Mitek Systems, founded in 1986 and headquartered in San Diego, develops technology for digital identity verification and fraud prevention. Its core work sits at the intersection of computer vision, machine learning, and AI, applying these disciplines to authenticate users and secure digital transactions.
The company is perhaps best known for Mobile Deposit, a solution it invented in 2008 that allows smartphone users to deposit checks via photo capture. The technology is now used by millions and trusted by 99% of U.S. banks. Beyond this, Mitek's product suite includes the MiVIP identity verification platform, the MiPass biometric authentication solution, and the Check Fraud Defender system.
Mitek's software is deployed by over 7,000 organizations globally. According to the company, it has verified over 1.3 billion identities and analyzed 8.8 billion mobile checks. Its primary customer base consists of financial institutions and firms focused on digital interaction security. Technical work at the company spans image analytics, optical character recognition, and biometric recognition.
