SafeEx
SafeEx is a Danish software company providing a CMMS platform, certified RFID hardware, and managed compliance services for hazardous area inspections, serving oil and gas and adjacent safety-critical industries through enterprise sales and a global certified partner network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersAalborg, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What SafeEx does
SafeEx ApS is a Danish private software company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark. The company develops SafeEx Cloud, a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) purpose-built for hazardous area Ex inspections, alongside ATEX and IECEx certified hardware (RFID tags and Zone 1/21 intrinsically safe tablets and smartphones) and a suite of professional services. SafeEx serves the oil and gas industry and adjacent safety-critical verticals, with offshore asset integrity and FPSO compliance as the historical core and seven additional verticals (chemical processing, pharmaceutical, distillery, renewable energy, food and beverage, utilities and water) listed as supported.
SafeEx Cloud supports the full Ex asset lifecycle, including inspection planning, field execution, risk-based prioritization, and audit-ready documentation, and operates offline on Zone 1/21 certified mobile devices for areas without connectivity. The platform integrates with SAP and ERP systems via REST API. The product portfolio consists of four lines: SafeEx Cloud (SaaS subscription), certified hardware (RFID tags and IS540.1/IS940.1/IS945.1 intrinsically safe devices), Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) bundling software, hardware, and specialist expertise under one accountability model, and professional services covering onboarding, training, certified Ex inspection experts, and remote supervision.
SafeEx generates revenue through four streams: SaaS subscriptions, hardware sales, managed CaaS engagements, and professional services. Go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales with a global certified service partner network spanning the UK, USA, Singapore, Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Australia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Brazil. Named enterprise customers include Serica Energy, TotalEnergies UK, INEOS, Seadrill, INPEX Australia, MODEC, Saipem, and Golar LNG, with reported outcomes including $10M+ estimated annual savings and 50% cost and time reductions versus prior regimes. The company is privately held and does not publicly disclose revenue.
SafeEx firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SafeEx
- Legal name
- SafeEx ApS
- Website
- https://safeex.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SafeEx is a Danish software company providing a CMMS platform, certified RFID hardware, and managed compliance services for hazardous area inspections, serving oil and gas and adjacent safety-critical industries through enterprise sales and a global certified partner network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SafeEx industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Compliance Software
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hazardous Location / Intrinsically Safe Computing Devices (HDACALAJ)
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Where SafeEx is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aalborg
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
SafeEx business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- SafeEx Cloud (SaaS): Software-as-a-Service subscription for the Ex inspection and maintenance platform. Customers access SafeEx Cloud on a subscription basis with the platform delivered as a managed cloud service.
- RFID Tags and Hardware: Sale of ATEX and IECEx certified RFID tags (cable-mounted and adhesive variants) and intrinsically safe mobile devices (Zone 1/21 certified tablets and smartphones).
- Compliance as a Service (CaaS): Turnkey compliance delivery combining SafeEx Cloud software, certified hardware, specialist expertise, and operational execution under a single accountable model. Includes onboarding, training, remote supervision, and inspection delivery.
- Professional Services: Expert support services including onboarding and implementation, role-based training programs (User Training, Change Manager, Planner, Workspace Manager, Administrator), certified Ex inspectors and supervisors, and remote supervision.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels8 records
SafeEx product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SafeEx provides a digital Ex inspection and maintenance platform (SafeEx Cloud) combined with ATEX/IECEx certified hardware (RFID tags and intrinsically safe mobile devices) and managed compliance services (SafeEx CaaS) for hazardous area operations in oil and gas and adjacent process industries. The offering enables digital HAE registers, risk-based inspection planning, work order management, and audit-ready compliance documentation, complemented by certified Ex inspectors, onboarding, training, and remote supervision services.
Product overview
SafeEx is a platform-plus-modules architecture delivering Ex compliance and maintenance solutions for hazardous area operations. The core product is SafeEx Cloud, a software platform for digital Ex inspections and asset management. This is complemented by ATEX/IECEx certified hardware including RFID tags and intrinsically safe mobile devices (IS540.1 smartphone, IS940.1 and IS945.1 tablets). SafeEx CaaS (Compliance-as-a-Service) bundles the software platform with hardware and certified Ex specialists under a single accountability model. Professional services include structured onboarding, role-based training programs, certified Ex inspection experts, and remote supervision services. The offering is completed with system integration capabilities via REST API for SAP and ERP connectivity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SafeEx Cloud: Ex inspection and maintenance system - digital platform for managing Ex assets, inspections, work orders and compliance in hazardous areas.
- SafeEx CaaS
- SafeEx Index 100:20
Products and services
- SafeEx Cloud Ex inspection and maintenance software platform providing digital systems for Ex compliance and inspection control. Supports asset management, inspection workflows, work order management, RFID identification, and compliance documentation for hazardous area operations.
- RFID Tags ATEX and IECEx certified RFID tags for hazardous area asset identification and traceability. Includes cable-mounted tags and adhesive tags for indoor/outdoor use, compliant with simple apparatus requirements for Zone 1 and Zone 2 applications.
- Intrinsically Safe Mobile Devices Ex certified tablets and smartphones for use in hazardous areas, including IS540.1 intrinsically safe smartphone and IS940.1 and IS945.1 intrinsically safe tablets rated for Zone 1/21 environments, supporting offline operation where Wi-Fi is unavailable.
- SafeEx CaaS (Compliance-as-a-Service) Fully managed Ex compliance solution combining the SafeEx Cloud software platform, certified ATEX/IECEx hardware, and specialist expertise under one accountable model, including onboarding, training, certified inspectors, remote supervision, and the Index 100:20 transition program from manual workflows to digital governance.
- Onboarding Service Structured implementation process preparing the SafeEx environment for reliable daily operation, typically delivered in 10-12 working days. Covers platform configuration, data alignment, hardware preparation, workflow validation, and operational readiness.
- Training Service Role-based training programs for technicians, supervisors, and administrators covering SafeEx Cloud and certified field devices. Includes User Training (8 hours), Change Manager, Planner, Workspace Manager, and Administrator levels.
- Certified Ex Experts Provision of certified Ex specialists including Ex inspectors, Senior Ex inspectors, and Ex supervisors performing inspection, verification, and quality control tasks for compliant hazardous area operations.
- Remote Supervision Real-time verification and guidance from certified Senior Ex inspectors during inspection, installation, and maintenance work. Field teams receive immediate expert input without waiting for mobilization or POB availability, with all decisions and validations documented directly in SafeEx Cloud.
Quantifiable outcome
- Annual savings exceeding $10,000,000 estimated by a customer Vice President for Corporate Technology through digital toolkit implementation
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use SafeEx
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SafeEx technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability4 records
Feature6 records
SafeEx partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Semco Maritime Ltd (UK)coreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Aberdeen, UK, providing Ex inspection services, SafeEx Cloud deployments, equipment validation, and compliance workflows for North Sea operations.
- Jones Engineering GroupcoreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Cork, Ireland, delivering Ex inspection and compliance services using SafeEx Cloud and certified hardware.
- Hex SolutionscoreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Perth, Australia, providing Ex inspection services and SafeEx Cloud implementation support for Western Australian operations.
- Semco Maritime Inc. (USA)coreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Houston, Texas, USA, delivering Ex inspection and SafeEx Cloud services for Gulf of Mexico and broader US operations.
- Semco Maritime (SG)coreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Singapore, providing Ex inspection services and SafeEx Cloud deployment for Southeast Asian operations.
- Semco Maritime (NO)coreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Stavanger, Norway, delivering Ex inspection services and SafeEx Cloud implementation for Norwegian Continental Shelf operations.
- Semco Maritime A/S (DK)coreSafeEx Certified Service Partner and head office partner based in Esbjerg, Denmark, providing Ex inspection and SafeEx Cloud services for Danish North Sea operations.
- EX ZON SDN BHDcoreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, providing explosion-proof equipment inspection and SafeEx Cloud services for Malaysian operations.
- Versatec Energy B.V.coreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Woerden, Netherlands, delivering Ex inspection and SafeEx Cloud implementation for Dutch and European operations.
- Haztech Solutions Pty LtdcoreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Perth, Australia, providing Ex inspection and SafeEx Cloud assessment services for offshore FPSO environments.
- ESI Tech GroupcoreSafeEx Certified Service Partner based in Cockburn Central, Western Australia, delivering Ex inspection services and SafeEx Cloud implementation support.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SafeEx competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- IBM Maximo: IBM Maximo Application Suite is the dominant CMMS/EAM platform used by oil and gas, utilities, and industrial asset owners. It overlaps with SafeEx Cloud as a maintenance management platform, though Maximo is a generic suite while SafeEx is purpose-built for hazardous-area Ex inspections.
- AVEVA: AVEVA provides asset performance and EAM software widely deployed in oil and gas, chemicals, and power. Its PI System and CONNECT platforms offer maintenance and integrity management capabilities that intersect with SafeEx's CMMS and asset integrity functionality at industrial sites.
- SAP Plant Maintenance: SAP PM is the ERP-native maintenance module SafeEx explicitly integrates with via REST API. Many SafeEx customers (e.g., TotalEnergies) run SAP, and SAP PM represents both an integration partner and competitive incumbent for asset maintenance and work order management.
- Hexagon (Asset Management & Inspection): Hexagon offers industrial inspection, asset management, and digital twin solutions used in process industries. Overlaps with SafeEx on asset integrity and inspection workflows for hazardous environments, though Hexagon is a broader enterprise platform.
- Emerson (Plantweb & AMS): Emerson provides process automation, asset management, and reliability software for oil and gas operators. Its asset management offerings compete with SafeEx for plant maintenance and integrity budgets at refineries, LNG terminals, and offshore facilities.
Emerging players
- VelocityEHS (Industrial Safety): VelocityEHS offers industrial EHS and compliance software including inspection and audit modules. It is a software-led competitor in the same hazardous-area compliance space as SafeEx, though without SafeEx's intrinsic-safety hardware and domain depth in IEC 60079-17.
- Intelex Technologies: Intelex is an EHS/quality management platform used by energy and industrial firms. Overlap exists in compliance documentation, inspection tracking, and audit readiness — areas where SafeEx also differentiates for hazardous-area customers.
- SafetyCulture: SafetyCulture's iAuditor platform delivers mobile inspection checklists used widely in industrial and O&M contexts. It competes for general inspection digitization budgets, including some hazardous-area use cases, though without Ex-certified hardware and IEC 60079-17 workflows.
Others
- Pepperl+Fuchs: Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading supplier of intrinsic safety barriers and explosion-proof industrial components. While not a software competitor, it operates in the same hazardous-area Ex ecosystem where SafeEx sells its inspection platform and ATEX/IECEx-certified devices.
- R. Stahl: R. Stahl supplies explosion-protected electrical equipment and enclosure systems for hazardous areas, complementing rather than competing with SafeEx. Like Pepperl+Fuchs, it operates in the same Ex ecosystem where SafeEx's certified hardware and inspection services deliver value.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SafeEx social profiles
Digital presenceSafeEx compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
SafeEx financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SafeEx leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
SafeEx funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
SafeEx M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about SafeEx
What does SafeEx do?
SafeEx provides a digital Ex inspection and maintenance platform (SafeEx Cloud) combined with ATEX/IECEx certified hardware (RFID tags and intrinsically safe mobile devices) and managed compliance services (SafeEx CaaS) for hazardous area operations in oil and gas and adjacent process industries. The offering enables digital HAE registers, risk-based inspection planning, work order management, and audit-ready compliance documentation, complemented by certified Ex inspectors, onboarding, training, and remote supervision services.
Is SafeEx a public or private company?
SafeEx is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SafeEx founded?
SafeEx was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SafeEx based?
SafeEx is headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does SafeEx make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. SafeEx Cloud (SaaS) is the primary driver. The others are RFID Tags and Hardware, compliance as a Service (CaaS) and professional Services.
Who are SafeEx's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are IBM Maximo, AVEVA, SAP Plant Maintenance, Hexagon (Asset Management & Inspection) and Emerson (Plantweb & AMS). Emerging players are VelocityEHS (Industrial Safety), Intelex Technologies and SafetyCulture. Others are Pepperl+Fuchs and R. Stahl.
Does SafeEx have an API?
Yes. SafeEx Cloud supports REST API integration for connecting with external systems including ERP platforms and SAP. The API enables integration with asset management systems to ensure data consistency, reduce silos, eliminate duplicate work, and improve collaboration across departments. Developer documentation is at www.safeex.com/resources/downloads.
What industry is SafeEx in?
SafeEx's product category is Industrial Compliance Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACALAJ, Hazardous Location / Intrinsically Safe Computing Devices. Its NAICS code is 541380 and its SIC code is 8734.