Vertical Key

V-Key develops software-based digital security solutions for mobile environments, providing advanced protection for digital identity, authentication, authorization, and payments. The company leverages proprietary technology to deliver intelligent security across the mobile experience, ensuring compliance, trust, and scalability for client digital interactions.

Founded in 2011 by Joseph Gan, Eddie Chau, and Benjamin Mah, V-Key emerged from the growing demand for sophisticated, software-centric mobile security. The co-founders recognized the critical need for robust protection against evolving digital identity and transaction threats, prompting them to build a platform securing sensitive mobile operations.

V-Key serves financial institutions, government entities, and mobile payment providers. Its vision centers on redefining digital identity through secure, seamless mobile experiences, empowering organizations to conduct digital business safely. This fosters trust and enables secure interactions for users across various applications and services globally.

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• Vertical Communications (telephony/cloud communications provider)[1].
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