Aware, Inc.

Aware, Inc. is a global leader in biometric identity and authentication solutions, providing software and services to government agencies and commercial entities worldwide. The company's mission is to transform biometric insights into actionable intelligence, enabling organizations to confidently verify identities and combat fraud. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Aware has been at the forefront of biometric innovation for over three decades.

Aware's core offerings revolve around its Awareness Platform™, an intelligent control plane for identity that facilitates biometric orchestration, identity verification, and decisioning workflows. The company specializes in modular software for various biometric modalities, including fingerprint, face, iris, and voice recognition. Key products include AwareID for identity verification and authentication, AwareABIS for large-scale biometric identification, and the AFIX Suite of Products for law enforcement applications. These solutions are designed to provide secure, frictionless user experiences for multi-factor authentication and identity management.

In recent news, Aware appointed Ajay Amlani as its new Chief Executive Officer in February 2025, signaling a strategic focus on growth in the evolving biometric technology landscape. The company is emphasizing a platform-first strategy, with recent innovations to its Awareness Platform™ including expanded biometric orchestration and decisioning capabilities, configurable workflows, and strategic partnerships. Aware has highlighted a significant market demand for biometric orchestration, driven by the rise of AI-driven fraud. As of Q1 2026, the company reported revenues of $3.4 million and a net loss of $3.5 million, while actively working to reduce operating expenses as it transitions its strategic priorities.