Mobile Access

In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind Legrand’s agreement to acquire a majority stake in Cogelec, a French specialist in access control. We explore the transaction details, Cogelec’s business model and current offerings, Legrand’s door entry systems, and the strategic rationale of the acquisition. Transaction Details On 9th July 2025, Legrand and Cogelec announced the signing of […]

In this Research Note, we look at what’s behind Allegion’s acquisition of Elatec GmbH, a German manufacturer of security and access technology, specializing in RFID credentials and reader solutions. We highlight the transaction details and strategic rationale before examining their financial development since 2020, recent acquisitions, and private equity ownership. Elatec Profile Founded in Puchheim […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Finnish digital locking innovator iLOQ.This article is based on the financial statements and the 2024 Annual Report of Capnor Weasel Bidco Oyj, iLOQ’s parent company, published 14th April 2025. We highlight the group’s growth strategy, 2025 outlook, and the recent announcement of headcount reductions. iLOQ Profile Founded in […]

In this Research Note, we examine Wavelynx Technologies, a Broomfield, Colorado-based vendor providing mobile-first identity and access control solutions. We take an in-depth look at the origins of the firm, its product portfolio, ownership, growth, regional expansion, and recent partnerships. Wavelynx Origins Wavelynx Technologies was founded in 2013 by Hugo Wendling, who had co-founded XceedID […]

This Research Note takes an in-depth look at SwiftConnect, a US mobile access control startup offering a software-first approach to physical access credentials and permissions. We examine their market traction, external funding, strategic partners, deployments, acquisitions, and headcount growth. Founded in 2020, SwiftConnect is a Stamford, Connecticut-based access control software platform provider using NFC-based mobile […]

Over $5.5 billion has been invested in smart building startups since the beginning of 2023, that’s according to data from our latest research, which reveals key data on 284 funding rounds. Over $2 billion of that was invested in the first four months of 2024, according to our data. The outlook for investment and alliances […]

In this Research Note, we examine Paxton Access, the UK-based private company manufacturing electronic IP access control and video door entry solutions. This analysis is based on 2022 company accounts, press releases and the latest Memoori market forecasts. Founded in 1985, with headquarters in Brighton, UK, the company reports over 430 employees in 12 countries. […]