YEO Messaging is a British software company founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, England. The company develops secure messaging software that incorporates biometric authentication and end-to-end encryption.

YEO Messaging is available on Android and iOS. It can be accessed via web browser but requires the mobile application to function.

History

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YEO Messaging was founded by Alan Jones, Sarah Bone and Luca Rognoni.[1]

The company opened a public crowdfunding round alongside the launch of its messaging application in 2021.[2]

In April 2021, YEO Messaging's crowdfunding campaign had raised approximately £736,000.[3]

Later that year, the company participated in the Lloyd's Lab innovation accelerator programme at Lloyd's of London.[4]

The development of the platform was logged in an interview with the company co-founder in 2024 .[5]

Technology

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YEO Messaging provides end-to-end encrypted messaging. The platform supports text messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, location sharing, group messaging and timed message deletion.[6]

The platform incorporates biometric authentication technologies including facial recognition and liveness detection for user verification, with biometric processing occurring on the user's device rather than through centralised storage of facial data, according to industry coverage.[7]

YEO Messaging is available for Android and iOS devices and can be accessed through a web browser in conjunction with the mobile application.[8][9]

SiliconANGLE discussed the company's biometric identity verification technology in coverage of innovations presented at Mobile World Congress in 2026.[10]

Reception

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In April 2025, the Evening Standard included YEO Messaging in a list of alternative messaging applications to WhatsApp.[11]

In March 2025, the company was profiled in Entrepreneur UK.[12]

In January 2026, Intelligent CISO included commentary from the company's chief security officer, Luca Rognoni, in an article on cybersecurity priorities.[13]

References

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  1. "Meet YEO, next-generation secure, private messaging for 'Your Eyes Only'". Maddyness. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  2. Harrison, Polly Jean (27 March 2021). "YEO Messaging Opens Public Crowdfunding Round as They Launch New App". The Fintech Times. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  3. "YEO Messaging: WhatsApp rival from London that claims to provide total control raises almost £750k". UK Tech News. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  4. "Lloyd's Lab selects 11 startups for innovation programme". Insurance Journal. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  5. "Meet YEO, next-generation secure, private messaging for 'Your Eyes Only'". Maddyness. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  6. "The End of Traditional Business Messaging: YEO's Security-First Platform Redefines Business Communication". Health Tech Digital. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  7. "YEO Messaging launches face biometrics and liveness SDK for age, IDV". Biometric Update. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  8. "YEO Business on the App Store". Apple App Store. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  9. "YEO Business - Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  10. "Uncovering innovation amidst the noise of MWC". SiliconANGLE. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  11. Khalil, Hafsa (7 April 2025). "Hate WhatsApp's Meta AI button? Try these alternative messaging apps instead". Evening Standard. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  12. "A New Way To Build In A Crowded Market". Entrepreneur UK. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  13. Bowen, Mark (23 January 2026). "Q1 2026: Rewriting the playbook". Intelligent CISO. Retrieved 19 February 2026.