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Aware AWRE · USD

Information Technology · US listing · 🇺🇸 United States

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About Aware

From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC filings

Aware is based in Burlington, Massachusetts and is incorporated in Massachusetts. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker AWRE. The SEC classifies its business as prepackaged software. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $17.3m and a net loss of $5.9m. At that date it held total assets of $37.2m and shareholders' equity of $26.1m.

In its own words

Aware, Inc. (“Aware”, “we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company”) is a leading, biometric identification company that validates and secures identities using proven and trusted biometrics. Aware’s software offerings address the growing challenges that government and commercial enterprises face in knowing, authenticating and securing individuals through frictionless and highly secure user experiences. Aware’s algorithms are based on diverse data sets from around the world and can be tailored to the unique security requirements of each customer. Our portfolio enables government agencies and commercial entities to enroll, identify, authenticate and enable using biometrics, which comprise physiological characteristics, such as fingerprints, faces, irises and voices.

Our comprehensive portfolio of biometric solutions is based on innovative, robust products designed explicitly for ease of integration, including customer-managed and integration ready biometric frameworks, platforms, software development kits (“SDKs”) and services. Principal government applications of biometrics systems include border control, visa applicant screening, law enforcement, national defense, intelligence, secure credentialing, access control, and background checks. Principal commercial applications include mobile enrollment, user authentication, identity proofing, and secure transaction enablement.

Quoted from its 10-K, filed 6 Mar 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Company facts

Sector
Information Technology
Industry
Software
Listed since
9 Aug 1996
Employees
71
Website
aware.com ↗
Head office
76 BLANCHARD ROAD, BURLINGTON, MA, 01803
Incorporated in
MA
Classification
Services-Prepackaged Software
Filer status
Non-accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Gary EveeIndependent Chairman of the Board, since 2021$50,000
  • Mr. Ajay AmlaniPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2025
  • Mr. David TraverseChief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Mohamed LazzouniChief Technology Officer$427,477
  • Ms. Lona TherrienChief Marketing Officer
  • Mr. Brian KrauseChief Revenue Officer
  • Mr. Brian ConnollyIndependent Director$56,500
  • Mr. Peter FaubertIndependent Director$51,500
  • Mr. Brent JohnstoneIndependent Director$71,500
  • Mr. John StaffordIndependent Director$46,500
  • Mr. Matt GloverInvestor Relations, since 2019

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
0
Environment
0
Social
0
Governance
0

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Aware Inc has a strong reputation in the technology industry, particularly in the field of biometrics. They have developed innovative and reliable solutions for various applications such as identity verification and authentication.
  • The company possesses a robust portfolio of intellectual property, including patents and proprietary algorithms. This gives them a competitive advantage and allows them to develop cutting-edge technologies.

Weaknesses

  • Aware Inc heavily relies on a limited number of key clients for a significant portion of their revenue. This dependency creates a vulnerability to changes in customer demand or potential loss of key clients.
  • The company also faces challenges in terms of scalability. As the demand for biometric technologies grows, Aware Inc should ensure they have the resources and capacity to meet increased market requirements.

Opportunities

  • The increasing emphasis on security and privacy across various industries presents a major growth opportunity for Aware Inc. They can leverage their expertise in biometrics to provide solutions that address the growing need for secure authentication methods.
  • Aware Inc can explore partnerships and collaborations with other technology companies to expand their market reach and offer complementary products or services.

Threats

  • The competitive landscape in the biometrics industry is intense, with numerous players vying for market share. Aware Inc needs to continuously innovate and differentiate their offerings to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Changing regulations and compliance requirements related to data privacy can pose challenges for Aware Inc. They must stay updated with the evolving legal landscape to ensure their solutions meet all necessary standards.

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