Press & News

In the news.

Awards, recognition, and coverage of KeyShare's identity verification and credential delivery platform.

Recognition

Awards & honors.

People's Choice Award
Phocuswright Innovation Summit

Selected by audience vote at the Phocuswright Conference as the top innovation in travel technology.

2025
Judge's Choice Award
Phocuswright Innovation Summit

Selected by the judging panel as the most innovative company at the Phocuswright Conference.

2025
Hot 25 Startups
Phocuswright

Named one of the 25 hottest startups in travel and hospitality technology by Phocuswright's research team.

2024
Forbes Next 1000
Forbes

CEO Kabir Maiga named to the Forbes Next 1000 list, recognizing inspiring entrepreneurs redefining the American dream.

2023
HITEC Innovation Award
Hospitality Industry Technology

Recognized for innovation in hospitality technology at HITEC, the industry's largest conference for hospitality IT.

2023
NEF Award
New Economy Forum

Recognized at the New Economy Forum for innovation in digital infrastructure and identity technology.

2022
CES Innovation Award
Consumer Electronics Show

Awarded the CES Innovation Award for the KeyShare Puck's NFC-based identity verification hardware.

2021
CES Innovation Award
Consumer Electronics Show

Two-time CES Innovation Award honoree — recognized for advances in contactless credential delivery technology.

2020

Media inquiries

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PassiveBolt, Inc. (dba KeyShare) · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Quick Facts
Founded: 2018 (spun off from Continental) Funding: $7.2M seed (Jan 2025) Patents: 4 US granted + pending HQ: Ann Arbor, MI