Ironchip – Location-Based Cybersecurity Startup from Spain
Ironchip Telco S.L. is a Spanish deep‑tech cybersecurity startup founded in 2017 in Barakaldo (Basque Country) by telecommunications engineers. The company has developed a novel location‑based security platform that analyzes ambient wireless signals (3G/4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth) to authenticate users and detect fraud. By creating a unique geolocation “signature” for each user, Ironchip aims to deliver passwordless identity management and access control across sectors such as banking, critical industry, and government[1][2]. This context‑aware approach is marketed as a way to “succeed [under] PSD2, DORA, NIS2 and ENS” compliance requirements[3]. The startup’s location‑centric system has already been deployed at scale (serving millions of users in finance, industry and government)[1]. As Europe intensifies efforts in digital resilience and defense autonomy, Ironchip’s innovative fusion of AI and geolocation opens a new niche in the EU cyber security landscape. This report profiles Ironchip’s organizational structure, technology portfolio, program participation and strategic fit with European defense objectives.