Infrafon
Infrafon GmbH is a Freiburg, Germany-based IoT company (founded 2021) that sells a credit-card-sized programmable smart badge platform (CC2) replacing legacy pagers, key fobs, and duress devices for healthcare, industrial, and security enterprises via OEM, white-label, and system-integrator channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersFreiburg, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Infrafon does
Infrafon GmbH is a Freiburg, Germany-based IoT company founded in 2021 that develops a programmable smart badge platform designed to replace legacy pager systems, key fobs, and standalone duress devices in enterprise environments. The flagship CC2 Smart Badge is a credit-card-sized device with e-paper touchscreen, dual-band WiFi (2.4/5GHz), BLE, NFC emulation (MIFARE DESFire EV2, Calypso), and optional LoRa connectivity, built on a proprietary NoOS/NoCode architecture running μPython-based firmware. Supporting the hardware are the Infrafon Entity Server (IES) cloud/on-premise backend managing devices via REST API and MQTT, and the Dataview Designer drag-and-drop UI builder that lets institutions create custom screens without coding. Security is anchored on an EAL6+ certified NXP SE050 secure element with blockchain-verified key storage and FIDO/MFA protocols.
The company targets healthcare as its primary vertical (staff duress, NFC access control, medication documentation, patient check-in and wayfinding), with additional use cases in industrial/construction, events, facility management, security operations, and hospitality. Revenue is generated across multiple streams: hardware sales (CC2, WD1 response badge, AT1 asset tag, kiosks, accessories), platform/SaaS subscriptions to IES, OEM/white-label licensing, developer kits priced at EUR 300 (Demo) and EUR 1,500 (Integrator), and professional services. Distribution is primarily channel-led through a global network of system integrators, ISVs, and OEM partners including 20+ named integrations (Matrix, Netsfere, Quuppa, Aruba/HPE, Häfele, Elatec, Computop, Pyramid Computer, Zebra, etc.).
Founded by Frieder Hansen (former 35-year CEO of Pyramid Computer, which exited via reverse IPO in 2021) and Brian Wyld (IoT/LoRa veteran, 30+ years), Infrafon raised EUR 400,000 in seed funding from Sparkasse Freiburg-Nördlicher Breisgau and Wagnis- und Beteiligungskapital GmbH in May 2023 and initiated a convertible loan project in March 2026 to fund mass production. Commercial CC2 shipments began in October 2025 and the first hospital installations went live in February 2026. The company has received the IBT Award at MWC Barcelona 2022, Best Cyber Security Solution at IoT World Congress 2024, and 1st Place at itsa UP25 in 2025, and holds two EU patent filings (30 2021 105 271.4 and 10 2021 115 757.9).
Infrafon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Infrafon
- Legal name
- Infrafon GmbH
- Website
- https://infrafon.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Infrafon GmbH is a Freiburg, Germany-based IoT company (founded 2021) that sells a credit-card-sized programmable smart badge platform (CC2) replacing legacy pagers, key fobs, and duress devices for healthcare, industrial, and security enterprises via OEM, white-label, and system-integrator channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Infrafon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Enterprise Smart Badge Systems
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Identity Lifecycle & Provisioning Automation (SCIM, JML, Provisioning) (HDADAAAK), Cloud Identity & Access Management Infrastructure (IAM/IdP/MFA) (HDABAHAF)
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Where Infrafon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Freiburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Infrafon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of CC2 smart badges, WD1 response badges, AT1 asset tags, accessories (duress clips, chargers, QR scanners, speaker modules), and self-service kiosks/dispensers.
- Platform/SaaS Subscription: IES (Infrafon Entity Server) operated as cloud service or on-premise VM. Recurring fees for device management, data storage, and API access.
- OEM/White-Label Licensing: Technology licensing to global solution vendors and integrators for embedding Infrafon platform into their own branded products.
- Developer/Integrator Kits: Demo Kit (300 EUR) and Integrator Kit (1500 EUR) provide entry point for developers and system integrators to evaluate and integrate the platform.
- Professional Services: Custom integration workshops, onboarding sessions, and implementation support for enterprise deployments.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Demo Kit - Entry-level evaluation package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Integrator Kit - Professional development package |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Infrafon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Infrafon designs and sells the CC2, a credit-card-sized programmable smart badge that replaces legacy pager systems, key fobs, and standalone duress devices in enterprise environments. The badge is operator-managed via the Infrafon Entity Server (IES) cloud/on-premise backend, supports WiFi, BLE, NFC emulation (MIFARE DESFire EV2, Calypso), and optional LoRa, and runs on a NoOS / NoCode (µPython) architecture that allows screens and workflows to be defined as JSON without app development. The portfolio also includes the CC1 predecessor badge, the WD1 heavy-duty response badge, the AT1 ruggedized asset tag, the Dataview Designer NoCode UI builder, a self-service check-in kiosk, and developer kits for integrators.
Product overview
Infrafon is a Freiburg-based IoT company founded in 2021 that offers a platform-plus-modules product architecture centered on smart badge devices for enterprise environments. The core portfolio consists of the CC2 Smart Badge (current flagship replacing pagers, key fobs, and duress devices), the CC1 predecessor, the WD1 Response Badge (heavy-duty variant), and the AT1 Hybrid Asset Tag. Supporting the hardware are three key platform components: the Infrafon Entity Server (IES) cloud backend for device management and third-party integration; the Dataview Designer drag-and-drop UI builder for creating custom screen interfaces; and the Self-Service Terminal/Kiosk for automated check-in and device dispensing. Accessories include duress clips, multi-device chargers, and expansion modules (speaker, scanner, audio). The company sells via OEM/white-label and integrator channels to healthcare, security, industrial, and facility management sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Infrafon CC2: Programmable smart badge platform that replaces traditional pager systems, key fobs and standalone duress devices. Features dual-band WiFi, BLE, NFC and optional LoRa connectivity in a credit-card-sized device.
- WD1 Response Badge
- AT1 Hybrid Asset Tag
- Infrafon Entity Server (IES)
- Dataview Designer
Quantifiable outcome
- First hospital installations live since February 2026
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Infrafon
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Infrafon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration29 records
AI capability9 records
Feature9 records
Infrafon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
25 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- axxeliacoreISV partner developing BPM solutions including duress/paging and smart paging applications for the Infrafon platform. Actively marketing Infrafon-based solutions.
- EssentrycorePartner providing secure check-in identification solutions. Essentry's technology integrates with the Infrafon system for automated visitor/staff check-in.
- CedalocorePartner providing data analysis and process/data management solutions. Cedalo's platform integrates with Infrafon for workflow optimization.
- Matrix.orgcoreOpen-source Matrix Messenger protocol integration enables secure, decentralized messaging on the CC2 badge via the message-list-dataview.
- NetsferecorePartner providing secure enterprise messaging services that integrate with Infrafon for staff communication and messaging workflows.
- QuuppacorePartner providing BLE/AoA (Angle of Arrival) RTLS infrastructure for precise indoor localization. Used for duress alerting with precise location tracking.
- FlowcatecorePartner providing geolocation and indoor positioning solutions using RSSI technology for asset and people tracking.
- CombaincorePartner providing geolocation services that integrate with Infrafon for positioning data in healthcare and facility environments.
- SyookcorePartner providing geolocation and indoor positioning infrastructure for tracking personnel and assets.
- LitumcorePartner providing RTLS infrastructure for real-time location tracking of assets and personnel in industrial environments.
- PolestarcorePartner providing indoor geolocation solutions for tracking and navigation within buildings.
- HyproscorePartner providing geolocation and integration services for indoor positioning within Infrafon deployments.
- AtsigncorePartner providing encryption and security solutions for Infrafon's Zero Trust authentication architecture.
- OribicorePartner providing security solutions that integrate with Infrafon for access control and authentication.
- Security PatternscorePartner providing security solutions for access management and secure check-in processes.
- HäfelecorePartner providing access management solutions for physical door locks that integrate with Infrafon NFC emulation.
- Pyramid ComputercorePartner providing self-service kiosk hardware. Founder Frieder Hansen's previous company (Pyramid went public in 2021).
- ZebracorePartner providing optical sensors and barcode/QR scanners that extend Infrafon CC2 functionality for medication tracking and asset workflows.
- PycomcorePartner providing IoT hardware development modules and technology for connected device solutions.
- Aruba (HPE)corePartner providing network infrastructure hardware (WiFi/BLE) that enables Infrafon connectivity in enterprise environments.
- ElateccorePartner providing RFID reader hardware for security and access control applications.
- Lohmann BirknercorePartner providing healthcare solutions that integrate with Infrafon for clinical workflow optimization.
- ZulaflycorePartner providing application solutions for duress call management and alert response workflows.
- BlueGPScorePartner providing geolocation and tracking solutions for infrastructure and application integration.
- ComputopcoreLeading payment specialist enabling NFC payment functionality on the Infrafon CC2 for staff and guest purchases.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Infrafon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Spectralink: Spectralink builds enterprise-grade wireless handsets, badges, and clinical smartphones specifically for healthcare, retail, and industrial settings — directly overlapping with Infrafon's CC2 positioning as a hospital pager replacement and staff communication device.
- Identiv: Identiv specializes in physical and logical access, NFC/RFID credentials, and IoT-based identity solutions — closely comparable to Infrafon's dynamic NFC access, badge-based identity, and secure credential management use cases.
- Vocera Communications (Stryker): Vocera (now part of Stryker) is the dominant badge-based clinical communication and duress alerting platform in hospitals, offering voice-controlled badges and a clinical workflow suite that directly competes with Infrafon's CC2 staff safety and messaging use cases.
- Ascom: Ascom provides mobile workflow solutions and wireless duress/personnel safety systems for hospitals and industrial sites; its integrated handsets and software suite directly mirror Infrafon's CC2 smart badge workflows for nurse call, messaging, and lone-worker protection.
Emerging players
- Microsoft (Project Solara / Entra badge): Microsoft's Project Solara is a recently announced smart badge initiative that directly competes with Infrafon's CC2/CC3 line and benefits from native integration into Microsoft Teams and Entra identity — flagged in Infrafon's own positioning as the major competitive entrant to watch.
- Teldio: Teldio provides RTLS, duress alerting, and integration layers on top of wireless infrastructure (WiFi, BLE) for staff safety and asset tracking — overlapping with Infrafon's indoor localization and pull-cord duress use cases for healthcare and industrial customers.
Broad incumbents
- Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions offers enterprise two-way radios, body-worn cameras, and staff safety/duress solutions (including the Ally safety badge), overlapping with Infrafon's WD1 Response Badge and broader staff duress positioning in healthcare and security operations.
- HID Global (Mercury Security / Identiv): HID Global is the incumbent provider of physical access credentials, smart cards, and readers (MIFARE DESFire, Seos) overlapping directly with Infrafon's NFC emulation and dynamic credential capabilities for physical access in enterprise and healthcare.
- Zebra Technologies: Zebra is a broad enterprise mobility incumbent offering rugged scanners, mobile computers, location/RTLS solutions, and healthcare-grade patient wearables — overlapping with Infrafon on asset tracking, barcode-driven medication workflows (Zebra is also a listed Infrafon integration partner), and clinical mobility.
- Aruba (HPE): Aruba provides enterprise WiFi/BLE infrastructure and IoT/RTLS location services integrated with identity platforms; as a listed Infrafon technology partner it complements the CC2 today but could substitute it with Aruba-native asset tracking and badge management.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Infrafon social profiles
Digital presenceInfrafon compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Infrafon financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Infrafon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Infrafon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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Infrafon M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Infrafon
What does Infrafon do?
Infrafon designs and sells the CC2, a credit-card-sized programmable smart badge that replaces legacy pager systems, key fobs, and standalone duress devices in enterprise environments. The badge is operator-managed via the Infrafon Entity Server (IES) cloud/on-premise backend, supports WiFi, BLE, NFC emulation (MIFARE DESFire EV2, Calypso), and optional LoRa, and runs on a NoOS / NoCode (µPython) architecture that allows screens and workflows to be defined as JSON without app development. The portfolio also includes the CC1 predecessor badge, the WD1 heavy-duty response badge, the AT1 ruggedized asset tag, the Dataview Designer NoCode UI builder, a self-service check-in kiosk, and developer kits for integrators.
Is Infrafon a public or private company?
Infrafon is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Infrafon founded?
Infrafon was founded in 2021. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Infrafon based?
Infrafon is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Infrafon make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are platform/SaaS Subscription, OEM/White-Label Licensing, developer/Integrator Kits and professional Services.
Who are Infrafon's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Spectralink, Identiv, Vocera Communications (Stryker) and Ascom. Emerging players are Microsoft (Project Solara / Entra badge) and Teldio. Broad incumbents are Motorola Solutions, HID Global (Mercury Security / Identiv), Zebra Technologies and Aruba (HPE).
Does Infrafon have an API?
Yes. REST API for backend integration; MQTT for device communication and real-time messaging; JSON-based Dataview system for screen content. Developers can integrate with existing software stacks via REST API and MQTT. The platform uses µPython language and is designed for NoCode/NoOS deployment. The IES (Infrafon Entity Server) connects to application backends, entity databases, dispensers, displays, and handheld devices. Developer kit available with documentation, onboarding sessions, and a developer forum. Developer documentation is at forum.infrafon.com.
What industry is Infrafon in?
Infrafon's product category is Enterprise Smart Badge Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAKAGAB, Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile), with a secondary code of HDADAAAK, Identity Lifecycle & Provisioning Automation (SCIM, JML, Provisioning). Its NAICS code is 561621 and its SIC code is 7370.