Dignita

What Dignita does

Dignita Systems AB is a Swedish safety-technology company headquartered in Umeå that designs, certifies, and services alcohol detection products — primarily vehicle ignition interlocks (alkolås) and personal/professional breathalyzers — built around proprietary electrochemical fuel cell sensing technology. The core product platform is the AL-100 series, offered in two variants: the AL-100V for individuals on court-ordered conditional driving licenses (rental-only, 12 or 24-month subscriptions at 945–1,445 SEK/month) and the AL-100K for commercial fleet operators (sale or multi-year rental). All AL-100 devices carry CENELEC EN-50436-1:2014 and EN-50436-2:2014 certifications from MHF Test Lab and are explicitly approved by Transportstyrelsen (Sweden) and Traficom (Finland), a regulatory prerequisite for participation in supervised driving programs. The portfolio is extended with the AM-7000 and AM-8000 personal breathalyzers (EN-16280:2012), the AMP-100 professional/police-grade unit (EN-15964:2011), an Alkolarm GPS-enabled add-on, recurring annual calibration services (499 SEK / 49 EUR), and consumable mouthpieces.

Dignita operates a hybrid business model combining recurring subscriptions (court-ordered and commercial rentals, calibration) with one-time hardware sales (personal breathalyzers, mouthpieces) and a partner-led distribution architecture. The company sells directly via phone and web forms for court-ordered rentals, runs its own e-commerce shops (shop.dignita.com, shop.dignita.fi) for personal devices, and routes installations and service through a network of certified service centers across Sweden and Finland, with an exclusive distributor (Fartskriver AS) covering Norway and resellers in Estonia and Latvia. The commercial fleet offering is integrated with the Mapon telematics platform for two-way communication and is technically ready for GPS and camera integration. Dignita is owned by Apollo Global Management and operates alongside its US-based sister company Smart Start; the combined group reports nearly 1 million cumulative installations and over 120,000 active units across Sweden, Finland, Norway, the Baltics, and sister-company markets in North America and Australia. The company employs 101–250 people and is led by CEO Anders Eriksson.

Revenue mechanics are anchored on long-duration recurring contracts (12–24 month court-ordered rentals and 36+ month commercial rentals), with high-margin aftermarket calibration and accessory streams layered on top. The court's involvement in the buyer journey and the regulatory lock-in to certified devices make customer churn structurally low during contracted terms, while the scale of the active installed base provides recurring cash flow visibility. Distribution remains the principal growth lever, complemented by product-line extensions (Alkolarm, AMP-100) and telematics integrations designed to deepen the value captured per installed device.

Name

Dignita

Legal name

Dignita Systems AB

Website

https://dignita.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dignita Systems AB is a Swedish safety-technology company that designs, certifies, and services CENELEC-certified alcohol interlocks (AL-100V/K) and personal breathalyzers (AM/AMP series), serving court-ordered conditional driving license holders, commercial fleet operators, municipalities, and consumers across the Nordics and Baltics under subscription and hardware sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Safety Equipment (Alcohol Ignition Interlocks & Breathalyzers)

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Safety Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAO)

Keywords

• Ignition interlock devices
• Personal breathalyzers
• Alcohol detection technology
• Fleet safety equipment
• Breathalyzer calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Umeå

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Breathalyzer Lock Rental (Villkorat Alkolås): Monthly rental of AL-100V court-ordered breathalyzer locks for individuals with DUI convictions. Rental includes installation, service, calibration, technical support, and reporting to Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency). Rental periods of 12 or 24 months.
2. Commercial Breathalyzer Sales and Rental: Sale and rental of AL-100K breathalyzers for commercial fleet operators, municipalities, and companies. Rental provides full warranty throughout the rental period. Sale includes 12-month product warranty.
3. Personal Breathalyzer Hardware Sales: Direct sales of AM-7000 and other personal breathalyzers through e-commerce web shops (shop.dignita.com for Sweden, shop.dignita.fi for Finland). One-time hardware purchase with 36-month warranty contingent on annual calibration.
4. Calibration Services: Annual calibration services for breathalyzers at 499 SEK (Sweden) or 49 EUR (Finland), including calibration check, cleaning, battery replacement, new mouthpiece, and calibration certificate. Service includes extended 12-month warranty.
5. Accessories Sales: Sale of consumable accessories including mouthpieces (10-pack at 100 SEK), calibration services, and other replacement parts through web shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dignita Systems AB develops, manufactures, and services alcohol detection products for traffic and workplace safety. The portfolio centers on vehicle ignition interlocks (AL-100V for court-ordered/conditional driving licenses and AL-100K for commercial fleets) and personal/professional breathalyzers (AM-7000, AM-8000, AMP-100), all using electrochemical fuel cell technology. The company also provides annual calibration services, accessories, and a real-time alcohol alarm add-on with GPS tracking.

Product overview

Dignita Systems AB is a Swedish safety technology company that develops and markets alcohol detection products for traffic safety. The product portfolio centers on two core product lines: vehicle ignition interlocks (alkolås) and personal breathalyzers (alkomätare), both using electrochemical fuel cell technology. The main ignition interlock is the AL-100 series, available in two variants: AL-100V for conditional/rehabilitation driving licenses (rental model with full service) and AL-100K for commercial fleet use (sale or rental). For personal breathalyzers, Dignita offers the AM-7000 and AM-8000 for private use (certified to EN-16280:2012), and AMP-100 for professional/police use (certified to EN-15964:2011). The portfolio includes calibration services, disposable mouthpieces, and an add-on alcohol alarm system with GPS tracking. The company operates on a rental-plus-service model for conditional licenses, and both sale and rental options for commercial use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dignita Alkolarm: Alarm system connected to alcohol locks that alerts when someone blows red, with GPS tracking capability.

Products and services

• Dignita AL-100V (Villkorat Alkolås)
• Dignita AL-100K (Alkolås för företag)
• Dignita AM-7000 Personal Breathalyzer
• Dignita AM-8000 Personal Breathalyzer
• Dignita AMP-100 Professional Breathalyzer
• Breathalyzer Calibration Service
• Munstycken (Mouthpieces) 10-pack

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1 million breathalyzer installations completed globally with sister company Smart Start
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Smart Start (sister company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based breathalyzer company under same Apollo ownership. Together with Dignita, nearly 1 million cumulative installations and 120,000+ active units. Enables shared best practices and technology development.
• Fartskriver AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Norwegian distributor and service partner for Dignita products. Located at Bølerveien 40, 2016 Frogner, Norway. Handles all sales, installation coordination, and customer service for Norwegian market.
• MHF Test LabcoreOthersIndependent Swedish testing laboratory that certifies Dignita breathalyzers according to CENELEC standards. Dignita products undergo comprehensive testing at MHF Test Lab for EN-50436 certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smart Start: US-based alcohol ignition interlock provider and stated sister company of Dignita under shared Apollo Global Management ownership. Closest direct comparable given overlapping product (court-ordered interlocks), shared ownership, and combined ~1 million cumulative installations referenced in Dignita's materials.
• Intoxalock: One of the largest US ignition interlock providers, serving court-ordered and commercial customers. Directly comparable product (vehicle-mounted interlocks), customer base (DUI programs and fleets), and rental/subscription model.
• LifeSafer Ignition Interlock: US-based ignition interlock manufacturer and service provider operating in multiple US states. Directly comparable on court-ordered interlock rentals, certified hardware, and service-center network distribution.
• Guardian Interlock: North American ignition interlock provider offering court-ordered and commercial interlock programs. Direct peer in vehicle-mounted breath alcohol interlocks with comparable regulatory certification and installation/service model.
• Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (ACS): Canadian manufacturer of alcohol interlocks and breath testers, including the ALCOSENT product line used in court-ordered programs internationally. Comparable as a peer ignition interlock OEM with global reach and similar technology.
• Lion Laboratories: UK-based manufacturer of evidential and personal breath alcohol testing equipment (including the AlcoSense range). Comparable as a peer alcohol detection device OEM targeting law enforcement, workplace, and personal use segments.

Broad incumbents

• Drägerwerk: German safety and medical technology company that manufactures evidential and personal breathalyzers (Alcotest range, including the 6510/6810 referenced in Dignita's calibration offering). Comparable as a broad incumbent in alcohol detection hardware with much larger scale and adjacent safety/medical portfolios.

Emerging players

• BACtrack: US consumer-focused breathalyzer brand specializing in smartphone-connected personal breathalyzers. Comparable on personal-use alcohol detection hardware, though at the consumer/retail end rather than the court-ordered interlock category.

Regional players

• Sentech Korea: Korean manufacturer of fuel cell-based personal and professional breathalyzers. Comparable electrochemical fuel cell technology and product form factor, but primarily serves Asian markets with limited direct overlap in Nordic court-ordered programs.
• Alcolock Group: Dutch-based alcohol interlock provider serving European and select international markets. Comparable product (ignition interlock for DUI and commercial programs) and recurring rental business model, with geographic overlap in continental Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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