Physical Security
Irisity Video Analytics Business 2024 Examined
July 1st, 2024What’s Behind the Sale of Johnson Controls Air Distribution Business?
June 24th, 2024
Axis Communications Video Surveillance Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Axis Communications video surveillance business. This analysis is based on Canon’s 2023 Results Presentation 30 January 2024, Axis Communications 2023 Sustainability Report, 22 May 2024, and Memoori analysis. Founded in 1984 with headquarters in Lund, Sweden, Axis Communications offers products and services for video surveillance and analytics, access […]
Who Are the Smart Building Startups Gaining Traction in 2024?
While funding levels are a good measure of a startup’s potential, growth may be the best measure of a startup’s success. That is the focus of our latest research study, which identifies and explores the 100 smart building startups we believe have gained the most growth traction in the past year. The global smart buildings […]
iLOQ Digital Locking Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Finnish digital locking company iLOQ. This article is based on the financial statements and the 2023 Annual Report of Capnor Weasel Bidco Oyj, iLOQ’s parent company, and coverage of their activities in the last year. Founded in 2003, iLOQ is a Finnish specialist in the mechatronic locking sector. Based […]
What’s Behind the Acquisition of Cobalt Robotics by Dean Drako?
This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of Cobalt Robotics by Dean Drako, announced on 4th June 2024. We review the development of Cobalt, the strategic rationale of the acquisition, and the accelerating trend of robotic technologies as a mainstream security solution. Cobalt Robotics Acquisition Founded in 2016 in Fremont, California Cobalt Robotics develops […]
Funding for Physical Security Startups 2023 / 24
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 […]
ASSA ABLOY Global Technologies Division & 2023 Financials Examined
This Research Note examines the Global Technologies Division of ASSA ABLOY, the Swedish global access control group with the largest installed base of locks and different access solutions in the world. Our analysis is based on ASSA ABLOY’s 2023 Annual Report, their Capital Markets Day Presentation, 14th May 2024, and subsequent acquisitions in 2024. ASSA […]
Hikvision Video Surveillance Business & Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Chinese video surveillance giant, Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd) focusing on their 2023 financial results, 28th April 2024, 2023 Annual Report and Hikvision at a Glance, FY2023. Hikvision is a video surveillance provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company employs approximately 40,000 […]
$5.5 Billion Invested in Smart Building Startups Since January 2023
The global smart buildings landscape is heavily populated with new entrants, according to our new research, which identified 1,221 startups founded in the last ten years that serve the management and operations phase of commercial real estate. In total 35% of startups have been acquired since 2013, and 6% are closed or inactive. Funding for […]
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