What Skopei does

Skopei B.V. is a Netherlands-based IoT hardware and software company that digitalizes physical asset access and management for Dutch B2B organizations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Rijswijk (Fleminglaan 10), the company combines proprietary smart-lock and sensor hardware with a cloud-based software platform called Topology and a REST API called Skopei Connect. The hardware portfolio spans smart bike locks (Base and Pro variants with Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS), a SKG-IKOB and Politiekeurmerk-certified Smart Bike Vault, electronic door hardware, electronic cylinder locks, wall readers, an electronic trailer coupling lock, vehicle trackers (Base, OBD, Pro), and a 4G/GPS/CAN-BUS Car Sharing Box. The Topology platform exposes sharing, rental, and management software modules, while Skopei Connect provides a gateway for third-party integration with customer back-office and frontend systems; communications are end-to-end encrypted.

Skopei serves Dutch enterprises and public-sector organizations across multiple verticals: fleet operators and corporate vehicle pools (NS, Alphabet, Cérélia), bike-sharing and last-mile mobility providers (NS OV-fiets, E-BikeDirect), trailer and equipment rental (Boels, Kreuze Oliehandel, Unlock2Go, Laaiin), car rental and sharing (Liberty Rent, Dusseldorp Motorrad), property and facility management (Brivec), social organizations (De Zonnebloem), and, more recently, municipalities and housing corporations via the Smart Bike Vault. The company monetizes through a hybrid model: one-time hardware purchases (€150-€552 ex-VAT per device) bundled with required monthly software management licenses (€4-€35/month per device, depending on SKU). Co-development partnership with German lock manufacturer CES underpins the building access hardware line.

The go-to-market is sales-led and regional, centered on the Netherlands. Account managers conduct direct field sales and attend events in the Den Haag/Rijswijk/Delft/Rotterdam corridor; inside sales is driven by website demo and proposal requests; and a partner program supports indirect resellers with qualified leads and first-year kick-back fees. Marketing relies on LinkedIn, SEO, email newsletters, downloadable brochures, and customer case studies as reference assets. The company is privately held (B.V. under Dutch law), bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding rounds, and operates with an estimated 11-50 employees.

Name

Skopei

Legal name

Skopei B.V.

Website

https://skopei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skopei B.V. is a Netherlands-based IoT company providing smart locks, vehicle trackers, and access-control hardware combined with a cloud-based Topology platform and Skopei Connect API for keyless access, asset sharing, and rental management, serving Dutch fleet, mobility, rental, and property-management enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Access Control & IoT Asset Management

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212), Consumer Goods Rental (5322)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Access & Keyless Systems (Digital Keys, Telematics-Enabled Access Control) (TLABALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Security, Access Control & Visitor Management (HSAPAPAD), P2P Car Sharing Vehicle Telematics, Access & Keyless Enablement (THADABAE), Remote Unlock & Visitor Management (Mobile Credentials/Packages) (HSAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Smart access control
• IoT asset management
• Fleet tracking hardware
• Keyless entry systems
• Shared mobility platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Skopei sells a range of IoT hardware products including smart bike locks (from €150), car sharing boxes (€355), electronic door locks (cilinder from €452, beslag from €552, wandlezer from €225), trailer/disselslot locks (from €390), and vehicle trackers (from €175). Hardware is sold as a one-time purchase with no recurring hardware fees.
2. Software Subscriptions / Management Licenses: Monthly management license fees for ongoing software access, platform usage, and support. Pricing varies by product: Smart Bike Lock from €4/month, Wandlezer from €4/month, Car Sharing Box €35/month, Track & Trace from €9/month, Disselslot from €9/month. All hardware purchases include software updates.
3. API / Integration Services: Skopei Connect API enables integration of Skopei hardware with third-party back-office and frontend systems. Organizations can connect Topology data and hardware controls to their own platforms via REST APIs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skopei provides IoT-based smart hardware products (electronic bike locks, trailer locks, vehicle trackers, car sharing boxes, door cylinders, door furniture, and wall readers) combined with the Topology cloud platform and Skopei Connect REST API for digitalizing, sharing, renting, and managing physical business assets including vehicles, bicycles, real estate, meeting rooms, and equipment. The offering enables keyless 24/7 access, real-time GPS tracking, automated trip and CO2 reporting, fiscal compliance, and remote access control for enterprise customers, property managers, fleet operators, and rental companies.

Product overview

Skopei offers an integrated ecosystem for smart access, control, and management of shared business assets combining hardware products (Smart Bike Lock, Smart Bike Vault, Car Sharing System, Track & Trace, Trailer Lock, Door Hardware, Cylinder Lock, Wall Reader) with software platforms (Topology sharing/rental/management modules, Skopei Connect API). The architecture consists of Skopei Hardware (smart locks and sensors creating digital twins in the cloud), Skopei Connect (API gateway connecting hardware to back-office systems), and Topology (cloud-based platform for end-users and administrators to share, rent, and manage assets including vehicles, real estate, and business equipment).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Topology: The main software platform for managing and accessing shared business assets including vehicles, real estate, and other shared resources. Topology serves as the end-user application and management platform enabling keyless access, reservations, payments, and real-time insight.

Products and services

• Topology Platform Central cloud-based platform for managing, sharing, renting, and accessing physical business assets including vehicles, bicycles, real estate, meeting rooms, and equipment. Provides keyless access, real-time insights, remote control, reservation, payment, and access capabilities for end-users and administrators.
• Skopei Connect REST API platform that serves as a gateway between Skopei hardware and customer back-office or management systems. Enables organizations to integrate smart door locks, digital bike locks, digital trailer locks, car sharing systems, and Track & Trace solutions with their own software ecosystems.
• Smart Bike Lock Electronic bicycle lock offering keyless access via Bluetooth (app) or NFC (card/tag). Available in Base and Pro variants with Pro featuring integrated GPS tracking, replaceable battery with up to 1-year life, USB-C charging, SKG-IKOB certification, and Police Quality Mark approval. Priced from €150 (Base) with monthly management license from €4.
• Smart Bike Vault Digital bicycle storage vault providing secure keyless parking with SKG-IKOB certification and Politiekeurmerk (Police Quality Mark). Offers keyless access via Bluetooth, NFC tag, or remote control, with real-time management and GPS tracking through the Topology platform. Designed for last-mile mobility and neighborhood bicycle parking.
• Car Sharing System Complete keyless car sharing solution with the Skopei Sharing Box hardware. Features Bluetooth unlocking via Topology app, GPS tracking, trip registration, CO2 tracking, real-time vehicle status, fiscal compliance, 4G and CAN-BUS connectivity. Priced at €355 with a €35/month management license.
• Track & Trace Vehicle tracking devices providing real-time GPS location, trip registration, fuel/battery level monitoring, and CO2 tracking. Three variants: Base, OBD (plug-and-play), and Pro (includes start interruption via tag). 4G and GPS connectivity. Priced from €175 with monthly management license from €9.
• Electronic Trailer Lock (Disselslot) Electronic trailer coupling lock enabling keyless 24/7 trailer access. Unlocks via Bluetooth, keypad, or app. Pro version includes integrated GPS tracking and 4G connectivity. IP67 waterproof rating, hardened steel housing, up to 3,000 kg trailer capacity, up to 18 months standby. Priced from €390 with monthly management license from €9.
• Electronic Door Furniture (Deurbeslag) Electronic door furniture with keyless access via Bluetooth or NFC. Battery powered with up to 100,000 operations per battery set and 18-month standby. Weather-resistant and suitable for outdoor use. SKG-IKOB certified option available. No drilling required for installation. Priced at €552 with monthly management license from €4.
• Electronic Cylinder Lock (Cilinderslot) Wireless electronic cylinder lock with Bluetooth and NFC access, cloud-connected for real-time access rule management. Battery powered with up to 40,000 operations and 18-month battery life. Available in Blind, Double-sided, Single-sided, Half, and Padlock variants. SKG*** and VdS BZ+ certified for burglary resistance. Priced at €452 with monthly management license from €4.
• Electronic Wall Reader (Wandlezer) Contactless wall reader for doors, barriers, and gates. Supports Bluetooth and NFC unlocking with cloud-based real-time access rule verification. Up to 18 months battery standby. IP55 weather-resistant option available for outdoor use. Integrates with the online Topology reservation system. Priced at €225 with monthly management license from €4.
• Topology Sharing Platform (Deelplatform) Software module for shared use of cars, bicycles, meeting rooms, workspaces, parking spots, and equipment. Features reservation module, single app for all asset categories, private sharing, partner sharing with partner portal, automated ride/trip logging with fiscal compliance, and user group filtering.
• Topology Rental Platform (Verhuurplatform) Rental management platform for managing rental operations with automated availability and asset rental. Includes automated invoicing, collections, license plate recognition, license verification, and service ticketing. Supports both public and private (closed-group) rental environments.
• Topology Management Platform (Beheerplatform) Cloud-based asset management module providing insight into usage, occupancy, and access of physical assets. Features include no-show detection for meeting rooms, CO2 reporting, contract management, service ticketing, and cloud-based access control with real-time monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100,000 operations per battery set on door furniture locks, with 18-month standby time
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CES (Continental Electronics Security)coreTechnology or IntegrationSkopei partners with the German lock manufacturer CES (Continental Electronics Security) to develop and produce electronic door locks. This partnership combines CES's lock manufacturing expertise with Skopei's digital access and cloud platform technology, producing a range of electronic door furniture, cylinder locks, and wall readers under the Skopei brand.
• Dutch Bicycle GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Bicycle Group was the first external company to partner with Skopei, requesting a similar solution to the door access PIN system for bicycle rental. This partnership led directly to the development of Skopei's first product: an electronic bike lock with PIN code. This partnership was foundational to Skopei's entry into the mobility hardware market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Donkey Republic: Danish shared-mobility operator and platform provider for bike-sharing schemes serving municipalities and tourist destinations across Europe. Comparable to Skopei's bike-share use cases (e.g., NS OV-fiets, E-BikeDirect, holiday parks), though Donkey Republic operates the bikes itself while Skopei sells the underlying hardware and platform.
• Fleetio: North-American fleet management software platform for vehicle maintenance, fuel, and operations. Comparable to Skopei's Topology management module for fleets, though Fleetio is software-only and integrates with third-party hardware (including telematics) rather than selling its own.
• iLOQ: Finnish/Nordic provider of self-powered electronic cylinder locks and cloud-based access management. Comparable to Skopei's electronic cylinder lock and cloud access control offering, with similar regulatory certifications (SKG, VdS) and a recurring SaaS model on top of certified hardware.
• nextbike: European bike-sharing operator with municipal and corporate deployments including integrations with public transport. Comparable to Skopei's bike-share and OV-chipkaart integrations; nextbike is more of an operator while Skopei is the technology supplier, but they compete for the same municipal tenders.
• Salto Systems: Spanish smart-access specialist with electronic cylinders, wall readers, and the Salto KS cloud platform for mobile credentials. Directly comparable to Skopei's door hardware, cylinder lock, wall reader, and Topology cloud portfolio, with broader geographic reach and a larger enterprise installed base.
• Booqable: Rental management software for equipment, bike, and trailer rental businesses with online bookings, automated invoicing, and customer portals. Comparable to Skopei's Topology rental module and trailer/bike rental enablement, though Booqable is a software-only platform without proprietary smart locks.
• Nuki Home Solutions: Austrian smart-lock maker offering Bluetooth/NFC electronic door locks, a cloud management platform, and an API for partners. Closely comparable to Skopei's electronic door furniture, cylinder lock, and wall reader lines and its Topology/Connect software approach, though Nuki focuses on residential retrofits while Skopei focuses on commercial and shared-asset access.
• Tapkey: Smart-access platform providing a mobile-credential cloud service and integrations with third-party lock manufacturers for residential and small-business access control. Comparable to Skopei's Skopei Connect API and mobile-credential access model, with a similar OEM-and-software positioning but no proprietary hardware.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in access solutions spanning mechanical locks, electronic cylinders, mobile credentials, and enterprise access management. A broad incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with Skopei's electronic locks and access-control software, with far deeper R&D and international distribution.
• Geotab: Global fleet telematics provider offering GPS tracking, vehicle data, and fleet management software used by enterprise fleets. Comparable to Skopei's Track & Trace and Car Sharing Box telematics layer, with substantially greater scale and analytics depth but less focus on keyless access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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