# TRUSTAUTHY

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/trustauthy

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.vlightup.jp
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 25, 2025)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

The Vlightup Group is a Tokyo-based company specializing in innovative digital identity solutions that enhance security and traceability in online transactions, particularly within the evolving Web3 landscape. Founded in 2022, The Vlightup Group operates in the digital identity sector, providing solutions that integrate digital and physical verification. In August 2025, The Vlightup Group raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding led by new investor Gazelle Capital.

TrustAuthy offers a pioneering solution in the realm of digital identity through its core product, the TrustAuthy Wallet, which integrates digital and physical verification into a seamless user experience. The wallet utilizes Soul Bound Tokens (SBT) to link verified location and timestamp information from the physical world to avatars operating in the digital space. This approach addresses critical use cases, such as ensuring the authenticity, time synchronization, and traceability of transactions across various platforms, particularly within the Web3 ecosystem. TrustAuthy's services cater to a diverse range of end users, including individuals engaging in cryptocurrency transactions, companies requiring supply chain transparency, and organizations utilizing NFTs for real-world asset management. The company’s solutions are primarily targeted at markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, creating a robust foundation for compliance and security in digital financial activities.The company's revenue model is structured around B2B and direct-to-consumer transactions, focusing on a subscription-based framework for its flagship TrustAuthy Wallet. Clients, including businesses and individual users, engage in transactions that incorporate advanced security features and compliance measures for cryptocurrency exchanges. For instance, a typical transaction may involve a business subscribing to TrustAuthy's services for enhanced identity verification and fraud prevention, facilitating secure transfers of digital assets among users. The distinct value proposition of the TrustAuthy Wallet lies in its ability to provide real-time verification of identities and transactions, which appeals to retailers and wholesalers in the crypto space. While specific pricing plans for the services have not been disclosed, the integration of advanced digital ID solutions positions TrustAuthy as a critical player within the compliance and security landscape of digital finance.

The company plans to use the August 2025 funding to develop its technology, hire employees, build partnerships, and acquire overseas licenses.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 25, 2025 — Gazelle Capital

## Investors

- Gazelle Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gazelle-capital) — Seed