Entrepreneur UK’s London 100: Yeo Messaging

YEO is pioneering secure messaging with patented continuous facial recognition, authenticating users—not just devices—to combat cyber threats worldwide

By Patricia Cullen | Jun 05, 2025
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YEOMessaging co-fouder-Sarah Bone

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Industry: Cybersecurity
Founded in 2018 by Alan Jones and Sarah Bone, YEO (an acronym for Your Eyes Only) has developed the world’s first secure messaging ecosystem that authenticates the person — not just the device — with its patented Continuous Facial Recognition.

This innovation tackles the exploding risk of data breaches, impersonation fraud, and cyberattacks head-on.

With iOS, Android, and desktop apps already available and a growing pipeline of enterprise partnerships, YEO is quietly becoming one of the most important players in secure communications — built in London and now scaling globally.

Industry: Cybersecurity
Founded in 2018 by Alan Jones and Sarah Bone, YEO (an acronym for Your Eyes Only) has developed the world’s first secure messaging ecosystem that authenticates the person — not just the device — with its patented Continuous Facial Recognition.

This innovation tackles the exploding risk of data breaches, impersonation fraud, and cyberattacks head-on.

With iOS, Android, and desktop apps already available and a growing pipeline of enterprise partnerships, YEO is quietly becoming one of the most important players in secure communications — built in London and now scaling globally.

Patricia Cullen

Entrepreneur Staff

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