DIDx and OneVault have formally merged to create a unified digital trust organisation.

The combined entity brings together identity infrastructure, enterprise delivery capability, and market reach to support trusted digital interaction and transactions across Africa.

The transaction is supported by Q LINK Holdings and Option3 Capital – Athena Capital's Ventures Fund.

Following the merger, DIDx will serve as the single market-facing brand for the organisation.

All client relationships, partnerships, and engagement will be conducted through DIDx.

The refreshed DIDx brand will be unveiled at DID:UNCONF AFRICA on 24 February.

Leadership

The merged company will be led by Martin Grunewald as Chief Executive Officer.

Lohan Spies, Founder of DIDx, and Gideon Lombard, Chief Operating Officer, continue in senior leadership roles, ensuring continuity across strategy, technology, and operations.

"This is more than a merger. It's the union of vision and capability," said Grunewald and Spies.

"We're building a company designed to empower African disruptors with home-grown, interoperable technology, and to scale trust and opportunity for every business and citizen."

"For us, this marks an exciting new chapter, bringing together the leadership, expertise, and shared purpose needed to power Africa's digital future."

What this means for the market

The merger strengthens DIDx's role as a foundational layer for digital interaction.

By combining digital identity, trust infrastructure, and enterprise-scale delivery, DIDx enables organisations to verify identity once and reuse trust across multiple interactions.

This approach reduces friction, simplifies compliance, and supports secure digital engagement across financial services, platforms, and regulated environments – allowing organisations to move faster while maintaining trust.

What this means for existing clients

For existing clients and partners, there is no disruption to service.

Contracts, delivery teams, and technology platforms remain in place.

Clients continue working with the same teams, now supported by a unified organisation and a clearer platform and brand structure.

Next steps and what's ahead

In the months ahead, DIDx will focus on deepening platform integration, expanding existing client relationships, and advancing strategic partnerships and national-scale initiatives.

The company will continue to evolve its product suite at the convergence of identity and payments, enabling more seamless, trusted digital transactions across the digital economy.

As digital identity becomes increasingly embedded in financial services, platforms, and public-interest projects, DIDx will continue to operate as a core infrastructure partner — supporting the next phase of digital growth across Africa.

"We are proud to support DIDx as a critical digital infrastructure business for Africa's economy," said Ian Thompson, Q LINK Holdings CEO, and Jonathan Heinamann, Option3 Capital Chairman.

"By bringing identity and transaction layers together, the company is well positioned to responsibly and inclusively scale digital trust, enabling national-scale initiatives, long-term partnerships, and the next generation of trusted digital services across the continent."

About DIDx

DIDx is Africa's digital-trust company, providing the foundational infrastructure that enables secure, scalable digital interaction across the continent.

Through trusted infrastructure, verifiable credentials, and integrated payments, DIDx supports trusted digital services across financial services, platforms, and regulated environments.

Built for those who build, DIDx is the platform businesses and institutions use to create digital differentiation – helping African enterprises and institutions build, scale, and champion home-grown excellence.