Physical Security
iLOQ Digital Locking Business & 2023 Financials Examined
June 10th, 2024What’s Behind the Acquisition of Cobalt Robotics by Dean Drako?
June 7th, 2024
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 […]
Comelit Physical Security & Building Automation Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we explore Comelit Group SpA, an Italian manufacturer of physical security systems, highlighting its M&A growth in the last 5 years culminating in its entry last month into the building automation market. Founded in 1956, Comelit specializes in the design and manufacture of video entry, video surveillance, anti-intrusion, home automation, access […]
Salto Systems Access Control Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their 2023 revenues, market expansion, product innovation, and a minority investment in an energy savings product for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is one of the market leaders in electronic locking and access control solutions […]
AI Applications Spreading Across the Smart Buildings Landscape
“The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in smart buildings represents an immense opportunity to transform buildings from automated environments into truly cognitive spaces that continuously optimize themselves. However, mainstream adoption still faces hurdles around trust, complexity, and integrating AI with legacy infrastructure,” explains our latest research. Through extensive analysis, the study maps out 66 distinct […]
What’s Behind the Acquisition of Dedrone by Axon?
This Research Note examines what’s behind the Axon acquisition of Dedrone, a US counter-drone startup. We review the transaction details, explore the previous investment and partnership leading up to the takeover, and highlight Axon’s strategic rationale to invest in robotic security technology. Axon Business Profile Axon Enterprise Inc, formerly TASER International is a US-listed public […]
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