PassiveBolt
Ann Arbor, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
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Passivebolt builds an NFC-based identity and credential platform that verifies a person's identity and delivers digital credentials — such as room keys, building passes, or government IDs — through a mobile wallet without a dedicated app. It serves hotels, government agencies, and physical access/building security operators, integrating with existing infrastructure like PMS, Mercury panels, and OSDP readers.
Founders & leadership
PassiveBolt was founded in 2018 by Mike Johnson and Simon Forster.


Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$6.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2025
▶$6.2MraisedJan 2025 · 36 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Kabir MaigaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7.2M
- Amount sold
- $6.2M
- Minimum investment
- $28.8K
- First sale
- Jan 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$600KraisedJul 2018 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Kabir MaigaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Alfred KlossDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $600K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does PassiveBolt do?
- Passivebolt builds an NFC-based identity and credential platform that verifies a person's identity and delivers digital credentials — such as room keys, building passes, or government IDs — through a mobile wallet without a dedicated app. It serves hotels, government agencies, and physical access/building security operators, integrating with existing infrastructure like PMS, Mercury panels, and OSDP readers.
- Who founded PassiveBolt?
- PassiveBolt was founded by Mike Johnson, Simon Forster in 2018.
- Who are PassiveBolt's investors?
- PassiveBolt's investors include ID Ventures, Michigan Rise.
- How much funding has PassiveBolt raised?
- PassiveBolt has disclosed $6.8M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is PassiveBolt headquartered?
- PassiveBolt is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US.


