Handwave

Technology, Information and Internet • Latvia • 11-20 Employees

Company overview

Headquarters	Latvia
Phone number	+37125457959
Websites	handwave.com handwave.eu
Keywords	Biometrics, Retail, Fintech, Authentication, Tokenization, Age Verification, Loyalty Integration, Biometric Payments, Smart Checkout
Founded	2021
Employees	11-20
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Key Contact at Handwave

Janis Stirna

Ceo, Co-Founder

Handwave Email Formats

Handwave uses 1 email format. The most common is {first name}.{last name} (e.g., john.doe@handwave.com), used 100% of the time.

Format	Example	Percentage
{first name}.{last name}	john.doe@handwave.com	100%

About Handwave

✋ Meet Handwave We're building the future of in-store payments:no phones, no wallets, just your palm. Handwave lets people pay, verify their age, and collect loyalty rewards with a simple palm scan. For merchants, Handwave means faster lines, happier customers, and smarter loyalty. For users, it means one less thing to carry and one more reason to skip the queue. 🔒 Built by finance pros 🌍 Backed by leading VCs across Europe 🇪🇺 Ready for the world We’re hiring, partnering, and piloting. Join us in waving goodbye to checkout friction. Our system is not only more convenient for customers but also benefits businesses by reducing transaction times and wait times, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. Additionally, our technology is highly secure, utilizing advanced biometric authentication and encryption to protect customer data and ensure a seamless and safe payment experience.

Handwave revenue & valuation

Annual revenue	$1,197,770
Revenue per employee	$86,000
Estimated valuation?This valuation is estimated based on industry average for the Technology, Information and Internet industry and current estimated revenues	$3,900,000
Total funding	$4,844,400

Employees by Management Level

Total employees: 11-20

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Employees by Department

Handwave has 10 employees across 6 departments.

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Funding Data

Explore Handwave's funding history, including investment rounds, total capital raised, and key backers.

Funding Date	Round	Amount	Link to Article
2024-07-17	9	$644,400
2025-09-01	3	$4,200,000

Funding Insights

$4,844,400

Total funding amount

$4,200,000

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Frequently asked questions

Handwave is located in LV.

You can reach Handwave at +37125457959.

Handwave was founded in 2021, making it 5 years old. The company has established itself as a significant player in its industry over this time.

Handwave has approximately 11-20 employees. The company continues to grow its workforce to support its business operations and expansion.

Handwave has raised a total of $4,844,400 across 2 funding rounds. This investment has helped the company grow and expand its operations.

Key Contact at Handwave

Janis Stirna

Ceo, Co-Founder

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