Voatz, Inc., founded on December 22, 2016, by Nimit Sawhney, offers a secure mobile voting platform that leverages blockchain technology and biometric verification. The company's core mission is to enhance the accessibility and security of voting processes worldwide. Voatz's platform enables citizens to vote in various elections using their smartphones and tablets, ensuring tamper-proof recordkeeping and robust identity verification. Their market focus includes municipal, state, and national elections, aiming to modernize and secure electoral systems globally.
Notable figures associated with Voatz include co-founders Nimit Sawhney and Simer Sawhney. The company has garnered attention and recognition, being a finalist and honoree in the Fast Company World Changing Ideas 2021 and a Webby Award honoree for Public Service & Activism. Voatz has successfully facilitated voting in significant elections, including the US Midterm Elections in West Virginia and the US Presidential Elections in Utah County. Their impact lies in pioneering secure, accessible voting methods, contributing to the evolution of democratic participation.
