What Entral does

Entral AB is a Swedish technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden. The company provides cloud-based access control and attendance tracking solutions that combine proprietary hardware (card readers, motor locks, gate controllers, container locks, door access units) with a centralized web portal and the en3 Connect mobile application. The platform operates on 4G LTE connectivity, uses encrypted wireless communication between components, and integrates with the ID06 card system that serves as the Swedish construction industry's identity verification standard. Core products include the Personalliggare 4G (an outdoor electronic time attendance board), Bolagskontrollen (a subcontractor verification service aligned with Bankinitiativet Hållbar Byggbransch requirements covering F-tax, employer registration, Kronofogden debt, and bankruptcy checks), gate control systems for vehicles and personnel, container locks, and the en3 Connect mobile app unifying mobile time attendance with remote lock control.

Name

Entral

Legal name

Entral AB

Website

https://entral.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Entral AB is a Swedish provider of cloud-based access control and attendance tracking platforms combining proprietary hardware and software, serving construction contractors, municipalities, disability housing, and vehicle workshops with ID06-integrated solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Site Access Control and Time Attendance Systems

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Security & Compliance Services (BPAEACAG)

Keywords

• Access control systems
• Electronic time attendance
• Construction site security
• Personnel logging software
• Cloud access management

Headquarters

HQ city

Halmstad

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware sales (access control devices): Entral sells physical access control hardware including electronic time attendance boards (personalliggare), card readers, motor turn devices, gate controllers, container locks, and door control units. Hardware is sold as part of complete packages (e.g., door packages include control unit, push button, card reader, and electric strike lock). The hardware is produced in Sweden, and purchases are made by construction companies, municipalities, and organizations for installation at their sites.
2. Cloud/SaaS platform subscription: Entral provides a cloud-based web portal for managing all devices, projects, and personnel. The platform supports real-time attendance monitoring, access control scheduling, company verification reporting, and integration across all hardware products. Revenue is generated through ongoing platform access fees as part of the bundled service offering.
3. Bolagskontrollen transaction-based verification: For the Bolagskontrollen company verification service, customers pay only when the system is used (per transaction/usage). The subcontractor portal (UE-portal) is provided free of charge to subcontractors. After review, a project report can be quickly generated and sent directly to the bank.
4. ID06 accreditation and card services: As an ID06-accredited partner since 2012, Entral provides products and services integrated with the ID06 card system used in the Swedish construction industry. Products read, verify, and register ID06 cards for access control and time attendance on construction sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Entral provides cloud-based access control and electronic time-attendance (personalliggare) solutions for Swedish construction sites, public facilities, vehicle workshops, and disability housing. The offering combines proprietary 4G hardware (card readers, motor locks, gates, container locks, electronic attendance boards) with a cloud management portal and the en3 Connect mobile app, integrated with the ID06 card system. Bolagskontrollen adds automated subcontractor verification for Bankinitiativet compliance.

Product overview

Entral offers a cloud-based access control and attendance management platform serving multiple sectors including construction (Contractor), public facilities (Public Access), disability housing (Lock Assist), and vehicle workshops (Garage Access). The core products include: the Personnel Badge (Personalliggare) for electronic time tracking with ID06 support; Bolagskontrollen for subcontractor compliance following Bankinitiativet requirements; en3 Connect mobile app combining access control and personnel badge functions; and specialized access systems for gates, doors, containers, and site huts. The platform uses 4G connectivity and integrates with ID06 cards for identity verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• en3 Connect: Mobile app for access control and attendance tracking that combines access control and attendance logger functionality.
• Bolagskontrollen
• Lock Assist
• Contractor
• Public Access
• Garage Access

Products and services

• Personalliggare 4G (Electronic Personnel Attendance Board) Interactive outdoor electronic signage board that registers all in- and out-check-ins at construction sites. Supports ID06 cards, 4G connectivity, anti-passback, real-time attendance lists, weekly summary reports for the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket), and logs invalid ID06 card attempts. Weather-resistant for outdoor mounting. Designed for construction companies required to comply with Skatteverket personalliggare regulations.
• Bolagskontrollen (Company Control) Digital verification service for pre-registering and controlling subcontractors in the supply chain against Bankinitiativet Hållbar Byggbransch (BHB) requirements. Verifies F-tax registration, employer registration, VAT registration, checks debt records with Kronofogden, organizational form, executive backgrounds, and bankruptcy records. Generates bank-ready project reports. Customers pay only when the system is used (usage-based pricing); the subcontractor (UE) portal is provided free of charge.
• en3 Connect Mobile App Mobile application that combines mobile time attendance (personalliggare) and mobile lock control in a single app. Supports ID06 card reading via NFC, geofence-based automatic check-in/out, time summation, attendance lists, and remote lock control for gates, doors, containers, and vehicle barriers. Distributed via Apple App Store and Google Play.
• Contractor (Construction Site Solutions) Comprehensive security solution for construction sites combining physical hardware (personnel boards, gate controllers, container locks, site hut access systems, ROT renovation card readers) with digital services (Bolagskontrollen subcontractor verification, en3 Connect mobile app) and a unified cloud portal. Targeted at construction companies needing integrated access control, time attendance, and Bankinitiativet compliance.
• Public Access Booking System Cloud-based booking-driven access control system for public environments. Handles authorization groups in schedules specifying when each group has access; supports Regular, Event, Timely Open, Holiday, and Maintenance booking modes; controls lighting, barriers, bollards, and gates. Targeted at municipalities and operators of sports facilities, changing rooms, and communal spaces.
• Lock Assist Accessibility Packages Door opening/locking solution packages for people with reduced mobility. Three tiers — Basic, Doc Multi, and Doc Complete — adapted for different levels of mobility impairment. Distributed via disability aid centers for housing adaptation.
• Garage Access (Vehicle Workshop Solutions) Cloud-based access control solution for vehicle workshops. Combines electronic time attendance, card readers for doors and gates, and efficient locking systems for protected spaces. Supports ID06 or en3 card options, real-time attendance lists, time summation, and safety muster lists for Swedish Tax Agency compliance. Delivered via Entral's subsidiary Fordonsliggare AB.
• Kortläsare och Motorvred (Card Reader and Motor Turn) for ROT Renovations Battery-powered mobile card reader and motor turn device for renovation projects. Fits 90% of Swedish door locks, requires no data cables, communicates via encrypted LTE, supports scheduled access times, and logs all passage and key activity without damaging doors. Targeted at construction firms and municipalities performing ROT (Renovation) work.
• Containerlås (Container Lock) Rights-managed container lock with magnetic lock and card reader designed to prevent theft from construction containers. All passages logged with automatic locking after a configurable time. Three variants: external magnetic lock (2-day battery backup), mounted inner door (7-day battery backup), and door-within-door (7-day battery backup). Targeted at construction sites needing protection of tools, equipment, and materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Anti-passback functionality prevents ID06 cards from being used again before the user has checked out, eliminating buddy checking and unauthorized access loops.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Fordonsliggare AB (Subsidiary)coreOthers · 1 January 2018Entral founded its subsidiary company Fordonsliggare AB in 2018, which continues to deliver electronic time attendance (personalliggare) solutions specifically to the vehicle service industry.
• Phoniro Access AB (Acquired)coreOthers · 1 January 2015Entral AB acquired Phoniro Access AB in 2015, including its product portfolio (electronic time attendance boards, gate control systems) and its ID06 accreditation. Founders Mathias Nilsson (VD) and Peter Persson (Technical Director) were involved from the start at Phoniro and transitioned with the acquisition.
• ID06coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012ID06 is the Swedish industry's card system for construction site access and identity verification. Entral (through its predecessor Phoniro AB) has been an ID06-accredited partner since 2012. Entral's products fully support ID06 card reading, verification of card validity, activation status, and competency verification. This accreditation is foundational to Entral's ability to serve the construction industry.
• Stena RecyclingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStena Recycling is Entral's recycling partner for end-of-life product disposal. Components that cannot be reused are sent to Stena Recycling, which sorts and ensures materials are responsibly recycled. This partnership supports Entral's circular economy approach and ISO 14001 environmental management commitments.
• Local Manufacturer in HalmstadsupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEntral's products are manufactured primarily with a local manufacturer in Halmstad, Sweden. This close geographic proximity enables quality control and supports the 'Made in Sweden' brand positioning.
• Bankinitiativet Hållbar Byggbransch (BHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBankinitiativet Hållbar Byggbransch was founded by Danske Bank, Handelsbanken, Nordea, SBAB, SEB, and Swedbank/Sparbankerna to combat crime and create fair competition in the construction industry. Entral's Bolagskontrollen product is specifically designed to help companies meet the initiative's requirements for subcontractor verification, F-tax checks, and bank reporting.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Byggsamordnaren / Bygglet: Swedish construction project management and time tracking tools used by the same Swedish contractors that buy Entral systems; partial product overlap (personalliggare/time) and same regional buyer.

Direct peers

• Kisi: Cloud-native access control platform that combines mobile credentials, readers, and a SaaS management portal — a comparable business model to Entral's cloud + hardware + mobile stack targeting SMB/mid-market facilities.
• Nuki Home Solutions: Austrian smart-lock and cloud access control specialist with a hardware-plus-app model structurally identical to Entral's en3 Connect and motorvred products; comparable size and vertical SaaS model across Europe.
• Openpath (Motorola Solutions / Ava): US-based cloud access control provider offering mobile credential and door reader hardware — comparable full-stack model (readers + cloud platform) serving commercial real estate, though broader and deeper resourced than Entral.
• Buildsafe: Swedish construction site compliance and personnel verification platform that competes head-on with Entral's Contractor and Bolagskontrollen offerings; both target the same Swedish contractor customer base via digital personalliggare and bank-initiative compliance.

Emerging players

• LetsBuild (GenieBelt): Danish construction site management platform with personnel/site tracking features overlapping with Entral's personalliggare and project visibility; serves similar contractors across Northern Europe with a software-only model.

Broad incumbents

• Hid Global (HID Origo): Global leader in secure identity and access credentialing; serves as an identity backbone comparable to ID06 integrations Entral relies on, and competes with Entral's reader hardware line in the broader market.
• ASSA ABLOY: Swedish-headquartered global leader in access solutions and locks, the dominant incumbent in physical access control; broader portfolio across many verticals, but overlaps directly with Entral's door, gate, and reader categories.
• Salto Systems: European access control platform (Salto KS) combining electronic locks with cloud management and mobile credentials — a global incumbent serving SMB and enterprise access markets similar to Entral's Contractor and Public Access verticals.
• Loxone: Austrian smart-building automation platform covering access, lighting, and HVAC controls — overlaps with Entral's Public Access and Styrning Belysning modules within a much broader building-management suite.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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