SEALSQ Completes Strategic Investment in WeCan Group, Acquiring 28.30% Stake

Geneva, Switzerland, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES), a company deeply entrenched in the development and sale of semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology hardware and software products, has announced a significant strategic investment in WeCan Group SA (“WECAN”). This move sees SEALSQ acquire a 28.30% equity stake in the Swiss blockchain and data compliance innovator.

This investment heralds a crucial step in the accelerated development and deployment of quantum-resilient, blockchain-based security solutions. The impact is expected to resonate across the financial services sector, integral IoT infrastructure, and the burgeoning Web 3.0 ecosystems.

A Strategic Alliance to Secure the Future of Finance and IoT

With the transaction now finalized, SEALSQ and WECAN are set to synergize their technological capabilities. The partnership will focus on co-developing next-generation solutions that integrate post-quantum cryptography, robust secure identity frameworks (covering KYC/KYB/KYO), and blockchain-powered compliance platforms. This alliance effectively combines SEALSQ’s deep expertise in hardware-based security with WECAN’s established footprint within the financial compliance landscape, laying down quantum-safe foundations for mission-critical sectors.

Immediate Strategic Outcomes Include:

• Full integration of SEALSQ’s post-quantum encryption capabilities into WECAN’s platforms, significantly enhancing the KYC and KYB solutions utilized by premier private banks and external asset managers.
• Joint development of quantum-resistant tools for identity verification and compliance, offering crucial safeguards for financial institutions, digital asset managers, and DeFi platforms.
• The embedding of post-quantum security algorithms directly into SEALSQ semiconductors, thereby fortifying billions of IoT devices against the escalating threat of future quantum-based cyberattacks.
• Expansion of Decentralized Identity (DID) solutions, aiming to provide secure, self-sovereign digital identities within Web 3.0 ecosystems.
• The deployment of advanced Know Your Object (KYO) solutions, meticulously designed to elevate identity management and compliance standards, particularly within the Financial and Defense sectors.

Commenting on the development, Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, stated, “The completion of this investment crystallizes our shared vision with WECAN to spearhead the global transition toward quantum-resilient digital ecosystems. Together, we are architecting the foundational elements for a new paradigm of trust and compliance across both financial markets and the rapidly expanding landscape of connected devices.”

Vincent Pignon, Founder & CEO of WECAN, added, “We are enthusiastic about welcoming SEALSQ as a strategic investor. Their undisputed leadership in semiconductor-based cybersecurity and quantum innovation powerfully amplifies our mission to deliver secure, compliant, and future-proof data infrastructures to financial institutions and enterprises worldwide.”

This strategic move further solidifies SEALSQ’s standing as a pivotal player in enabling post-quantum security and significantly broadens its influence across Europe’s digital compliance and Web 3.0 sectors.

About Wecan Group

Established in Switzerland in 2015, Wecan Group stands as a premier provider of blockchain-based solutions for secure data management, serving a diverse clientele including individuals, enterprises, and financial institutions. The company is driven by a commitment to enhancing data handling efficiency, addressing the ever-growing volume of sensitive information generated globally. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Wecan Group champions data tokenization as a potent remedy for persistent challenges related to data completeness, redundancy, and overall security.

One of Wecan Group’s cornerstone offerings, Wecan Comply, is a leading platform specifically designed for the orchestration of KYC and KYB compliance data. Covering the entire lifecycle from initial onboarding to periodic reviews and audits, the platform seamlessly connects financial institutions through a secure and standardized data exchange protocol.

Wecan Group has cemented its position as a market leader within Switzerland, earning recognition and adoption from major wealth management firms, banks, financial intermediaries, and large-scale global enterprises. The platform facilitates the secure storage, request, sharing, and management of a wide array of data types, including KYB and KYC, leveraging the most advanced data exchange and storage infrastructure available in the market.

About SEALSQ:

SEALSQ is at the forefront of innovation in Post-Quantum Technology hardware and software solutions. Our technology seamlessly integrates Semiconductors, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and Provisioning Services, driven by a strategic focus on developing cutting-edge Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Semiconductors. These advancements are designed to tackle the pressing security challenges posed by the advent of quantum computing. As quantum computers evolve, traditional cryptographic methods such as RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) face increasing vulnerability.

SEALSQ is pioneering the development of Post-Quantum Semiconductors, engineered to provide robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across a broad spectrum of applications. This includes Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy systems, Medical and Healthcare facilities, Defense operations, IT Network Infrastructure, the Automotive sector, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems. By embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography directly into our semiconductor solutions, SEALSQ ensures that organizations remain shielded against emerging quantum threats. Our products are meticulously crafted to safeguard critical systems, thereby enhancing resilience and security across diverse industries.

Forward-Looking Statements

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