LapSafe®

What LapSafe® does

LapSafe® Self-Service Solutions Ltd. is a privately held UK company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Colchester, operating as the original inventor of the laptop charging trolley and now positioned as a specialist in IT asset management, storage, and charging hardware. The product portfolio is built around ONARKEN®, a proprietary cloud-based management platform hosted on Microsoft Azure, paired with a hardware range that splits into smart lockers (Diplomat™ Pro, Sovran™, Envoy™, Consul™, Smart-V™ vending) and storage and charging solutions (Mentor™ Range, ChargeLite™ Range, Diplomat™ Basic). The ONARKEN® AI layer, introduced in 2025, adds computer-vision-based asset verification that operates without per-device tags and is supported by a patent-pending filing, while the patented SmartLine™ charging subsystem and PowaSave™ power management differentiate the hardware. LapSafe monetizes through one-time capital sales of smart lockers and charging trolleys plus subscription-based access to the ONARKEN platform, distributed via direct enterprise field sales and a 350+ partner network that includes Softcat, CDW, Computacenter, HP, XMA, Converge Technology Solutions, Academia Technology Group, Bechtle, and Advani.

The company serves primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, multi-academy trusts, NHS trusts, and large enterprise customers in aerospace (Airbus), engineering and manufacturing (Rolls-Royce), and transport infrastructure (Network Rail), as well as emerging verticals such as defence, emergency services, hospitality, aviation, and retail. ONARKEN integrates with enterprise identity and ITSM systems including OKTA, Microsoft Entra, ServiceNow, Freshservice, Halo ITSM, PaperCut, SmartHub, and LMS platforms, and LapSafe partners with Time4Trees on a sustainability program claiming 1,360 tonnes of CO₂ offset and 1,360 native trees planted. Operational footprint spans the UK, Europe, the USA, Malaysia, and Kenya via channel partners, and the business employs 11-50 people; no external funding rounds, ownership changes, or revenue figures are disclosed in the source material.

Name

LapSafe®

Legal name

LapSafe® Self-Service Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://lapsafe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LapSafe® is a UK-headquartered provider of smart lockers, charging trolleys, and the cloud-based ONARKEN® management platform, serving education, healthcare, and enterprise customers through direct sales and a 350+ partner channel network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Asset Management Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Computer Storage Devices (3572)

akta.pro primary industry

Hyperconverged & Software-Defined Storage Appliances (HCI/SDS Hardware) (HDACACAJ)

Keywords

• Smart locker solutions
• Charging trolleys
• IT asset management
• Device storage solutions
• Mobile device management

Headquarters

HQ city

Colchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Smart Locker Hardware Sales: Sale of physical smart locker units and charging trolleys to end-user organisations. One-time capital purchase model, often procured via channel partners or direct enterprise sales.
2. ONARKEN Software Platform: Cloud-based management platform bundled with hardware or available as a standalone subscription. Provides device management, asset tracking, automated loan workflows, and reporting dashboards.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LapSafe® designs, manufactures, and sells smart lockers, charging trolleys, and cabinets for secure storage, charging, and automated loan/return of IT devices (laptops, Chromebooks, tablets). Hardware is paired with the proprietary ONARKEN® cloud-based management platform, which provides real-time monitoring, automated workflows, access control, audit trails, and reporting. AI-powered ONARKEN® AI enables device verification without individual asset tagging. Solutions are sold primarily to education, healthcare, defence, manufacturing, and enterprise customers via direct field sales and a 350+ reseller channel network.

Product overview

LapSafe® is a platform-plus-modules architecture built around ONARKEN®, a proprietary cloud-based smart locker management platform. The product portfolio consists of two main hardware lines: Smart Lockers (Diplomat™ Pro, Sovran™, Envoy™, Consul™, and Smart-V™ vending) and Storage & Charging solutions (Mentor™ Range, ChargeLite™ Range, Diplomat™ Basic). These are complemented by AI-powered verification (ONARKEN® AI), the My ONARKEN® mobile app, and smart charging technologies (SmartLine™, PowaSave™). Services span device loaning, IT service desk automation, drop-off and collection, personal storage, and smart vending, all managed through the ONARKEN® platform and supported across sectors including education, healthcare, emergency services, defence, retail, and corporate workplaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ONARKEN®: Cloud-based smart locker management platform that integrates seamlessly with existing IT systems for asset management, loaning, and automated workflows.
• ONARKEN® AI
• Diplomat™ Pro
• Sovran™
• Envoy™
• Consul™
• Smart-V™
• Mentor™
• ChargeLite™
• Diplomat™ Basic

Products and services

• ONARKEN® Cloud-based smart locker management platform integrating with LapSafe hardware to provide real-time monitoring, automated workflows, access control, audit trails, reporting, and energy management across all locker deployments.
• Diplomat™ Pro All-in-one smart locker system for IT asset loaning, management, IT support services, drop-off and collection, and personal storage. Supports charge-based deployment and return verification with ONARKEN® integration.
• Sovran™ Premium personal smart locker for hybrid workspaces, designed for secure personal storage, item drop-off and collection, and AI-ready asset verification with modular configurations.
• Envoy™ Streamlined rapid-deployment smart locker for high-demand environments, supporting 16 or 32 bays for laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets with simple self-service access.
• Consul™ Cost-effective smart locker solution for efficient device loaning, with 10 locker bays and full ONARKEN® integration for reporting, audit trails, and ITSM connectivity.
• Smart-V™ Fully automated IT vending machine integrated with ONARKEN® for cost and stock control, providing self-service access to IT peripherals, office consumables, and workplace items with spending limits and department billing.
• Mentor™ Range Flagship high-security charging trolley range (Mini, Midi, and Maxi models) with SmartLine™ intelligent charging for laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets, built from welded steel with modular designs supporting up to 60 devices.
• ChargeLite™ Range Compact, cost-effective storage and charging trolleys, cabinets, and lockers with USB-C Power Delivery, antimicrobial paint, and small footprint designs for schools, workplaces, and healthcare environments.
• Diplomat™ Basic Secure storage and charging locker with multiple charging options (SmartLine™, ChargeLine™, ChargeLine™ Ultra), configurable sizes, and durable steel construction for schools, workplaces, healthcare, and industrial settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,360 tonnes of CO₂ offset through environmental initiatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• XMAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXMA is a UK IT reseller and managed service provider that distributes LapSafe smart locker and charging solutions to its education and enterprise customer base.
• SoftcatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoftcat, a major UK IT reseller, promotes and distributes LapSafe products to its broad enterprise customer base across multiple sectors.
• HPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP serves as both a technology partner and channel distributor for LapSafe solutions, with HP-branded devices frequently deployed within LapSafe smart lockers.
• Converge Technology SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConverge Technology Solutions, a specialist IT solutions provider, distributes LapSafe smart lockers and charging solutions to its enterprise and public sector customers.
• CDWcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCDW, a leading UK IT solutions provider, serves as a channel partner for LapSafe smart locker products across education and enterprise segments.
• Academia Technology GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademia Technology Group is a specialist education technology reseller, distributing LapSafe products to schools, colleges, and universities.
• ComputacentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComputacenter, a major UK IT services and solutions provider, distributes LapSafe smart locker solutions to its enterprise and public sector customers.
• AdvaniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvani, an IT solutions provider, distributes LapSafe smart locker products to its customer base.
• BechtleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBechtle, an international IT solutions provider, serves as a distribution channel for LapSafe products to its European customer base.
• OKTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationOKTA identity management integration with the ONARKEN platform enables secure single sign-on (SSO) access to smart locker management dashboards, aligning with enterprise security requirements.
• Microsoft EntracoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory) identity integration with ONARKEN enables enterprise-grade authentication and access control for smart locker management.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationONARKEN cloud platform is built on Microsoft Azure, leveraging Azure's cloud infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and security.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationServiceNow ITSM integration allows LapSafe smart lockers and the ONARKEN platform to be managed within enterprise IT service management workflows.
• FreshservicecoreTechnology or IntegrationFreshservice ITSM integration enables organisations to manage smart locker assets and device loans within their IT service management processes.
• HALO ITSMcoreTechnology or IntegrationHALO ITSM integration allows LapSafe smart lockers to be managed via the HALO IT service management platform.
• PapercutcoreTechnology or IntegrationPapercut print management integration with ONARKEN enables combined device and print management workflows within educational environments.
• SmarthubcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmarthub integration with the ONARKEN platform provides additional connectivity and data exchange capabilities for smart locker management.
• LMScoreTechnology or IntegrationLMS (Learning Management System) integration enables automatic synchronisation of student or staff data with ONARKEN locker assignment and loan management workflows.
• Time4TreescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTime4Trees is LapSafe's environmental partnership initiative through which the company plants native trees and offsets carbon emissions to deliver on its sustainability commitments. This is a mutual partnership providing LapSafe with verifiable ESG credentials and Time4Trees with funding for tree-planting activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ergotron: Ergotron's ChargeCart and LearnFit lines overlap with LapSafe's charging trolleys, while its broader portfolio of carts, mounts, and power solutions for healthcare and education makes it a broader incumbent competitor.
• Ricoh: Ricoh's Workplace Services and Device as a Service portfolio includes device lifecycle management capabilities that overlap with ONARKEN's asset-management platform, anchored by a much larger services and channel organisation.
• HP (Device as a Service): HP's DaaS and education device-management bundles incorporate asset tracking, charging accessories, and partner-led smart locker integrations — a broad incumbent already listed as a LapSafe channel partner and potential competitive bundler.

Direct peers

• Traka (ASSA ABLOY): Traka, owned by ASSA ABLOY, provides intelligent key and asset management lockers with cloud software — a closely comparable smart-locker-as-a-service offering for IT and operational asset management in education, healthcare and enterprise.
• Bretford: Bretford's PowerSync charging carts, storage and charging cabinets compete directly with LapSafe's Mentor and ChargeLite trolley/cabinet lines for education and enterprise device-charging deployments.
• Datamation Systems: Datamation Systems supplies charging carts, sync carts and lockers specifically for Chromebook and tablet fleets, directly overlapping LapSafe's Mentor and ChargeLite offerings for education customers.
• LocknCharge (FUYL): LocknCharge's FUYL smart locker line and charging carts are direct competitors to LapSafe's Diplomat Pro, Sovran, Envoy and Consul smart lockers, serving the same education and enterprise device-management use cases with cloud management software.
• Spectrum Industries: Spectrum Industries manufactures charging carts, towers and lockers for Chromebooks, laptops and tablets, with strong penetration in US K–12 and higher-ed markets — a closely comparable device storage and charging product portfolio.
• Jar Systems: Jar Systems builds Charge & Sync carts, cabinets, and backpacks for Chromebook, laptop and tablet fleets — a directly comparable device-charging and storage product line sold into the same K–12 and higher-education buyers as LapSafe.

Emerging players

• Y Soft: Y Soft's SafeQ and smart-locker offerings extend print-management and document workflows into secure asset lockers — partially overlapping LapSafe's drop-off/collection and personal-storage use cases in enterprise and education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lapsafe
• Facebookfacebook.com/lapsafeproducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lapsafe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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