What CLiC-iT does

CLiC-iT SARL DEHONDT is a French manufacturer founded in 2012 by Thierry DEHONDT in Reims (Cernay-lès-Reims), specializing in continuous safety systems for adventure parks (accrobranche/treetop courses), via ferrata routes, and industrial fall protection. The company's core technology is a patented interlocking double-connector mechanism (CLiC-iT 25) in which opening one connector automatically locks the other, making simultaneous disconnection physically impossible and eliminating the leading cause of accidental detachment on continuous lifeline courses. Its product portfolio spans the CLiC-iT ADVENTURE, EASY, RiDER, and CLiC'N'ZIP continuous safety systems; the C-PASS ACCESS and C-PASS ZIP mechanical access-control systems; plus pulleys, harnesses, tree-attachment systems, and spare parts. Two dedicated sub-brands — CLiC-iT MOUNTAIN (via ferrata) and CLiC-iT PRO (B2B/industrial PPE) — extend the platform into adjacent safety verticals. All products are designed, assembled, and quality-tested at the Reims workshop under a process that includes metrological checks, 100% functional testing, and full unit traceability.

The business is B2B and project-driven: CLiC-iT sells hardware systems, accessories, and professional services (installation training, maintenance, technical support) directly to adventure park operators via a regional commercial team covering France East, France South-East, France South-West, Export, and East Asia, supplemented by trade-show presence and an inbound website/quote-request funnel. Pricing is quote-based per project configuration rather than list-based, with multi-year customer relationships and recurring spare-parts revenue. Products are certified to European standards including EN 795, EN 15567, EN 17109, EN 354, EN 355, and EN 362, and the company operates with no disclosed external funding, remaining founder-owned under a SARL structure with registered capital of EUR 46,000.

As of 2025, CLiC-iT reports equipping more than 900 adventure park sites across approximately 68-75 countries on five continents, having sold 80,000 lanyards since 2012 and serving an estimated 20 million cumulative users. The customer base is highly fragmented across SMB-sized park operators globally, with no apparent revenue concentration. Headcount stands at approximately 18 employees and contractors organized across production, quality, commercial, communications, and operations functions.

Name

CLiC-iT

Legal name

SARL DEHONDT – CLiC-iT®

Website

https://clic-it.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CLiC-iT is a French manufacturer (founded 2012, Reims) of patented continuous safety systems for adventure parks, via ferrata, and industrial fall protection, equipping 900+ sites across 68-75 countries with interlocking connectors and mechanical access-control products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Park Safety Equipment

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Zipline, Ropes Courses & Aerial Adventure Parks (THAJABAC)

Keywords

• Continuous lifeline systems
• Adventure park safety equipment
• Zip line access control
• Work at height PPE
• Via ferrata lanyards

Headquarters

HQ city

Cernay-lès-reims

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from designing, manufacturing, and selling continuous safety systems (ADVENTURE, RiDER, EASY, CLiC'N'ZIP), access control systems (C-PASS ACCESS, C-PASS ZIP), pulleys, harnesses, tree-attachment systems, and accessories/spare parts to adventure park operators globally.
2. Professional Services (Training, Installation, Maintenance): Revenue generated from installation training, maintenance support, product usage briefings, and technical assistance provided by the commercial team to park operators. Services include on-site accompaniment, product manuals, FAQ support, and periodic maintenance.
3. Licensing (Patented Technology): The company licenses its patented interlocking connector technology (CLiC-iT 25) and associated products to qualified operators and international distributors, with compatible systems such as CLiC-iT PRO for B2B/industrial use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CLiC-iT designs, manufactures, and sells patented continuous safety systems and mechanical access control equipment for adventure parks, accrobranche courses, zip lines, via ferrata routes, and professional work-at-height applications. Its product range includes continuous lifelines (CLiC-iT ADVENTURE, EASY, RiDER, CLiC'N'ZiP), mechanical access control units (C-PASS ACCESS, C-PASS ZiP), pulleys, harnesses, fall arrest systems, and tree-attachment hardware, supplemented by installation training, maintenance, and licensing of its patented connector technology.

Product overview

CLiC-iT is a French manufacturer of comprehensive safety solutions for adventure courses, offering a portfolio of continuous safety systems including the CLiC-iT ADVENTURE (interactive lifeline), CLiC-iT EASY (hooked system), CLiC-iT RiDER (integrated pulley for zip lines), and CLiC'N'ZiP (combined pulley-lifeline for long zip lines). These core products are complemented by access control systems (C-PASS ACCESS and C-PASS ZiP) for managing course entry and preventing collisions. The company also manufactures dedicated sub-brands: CLiC-iT MOUNTAIN for via ferrata applications and CLiC-iT PRO for professional/industrial use. Supporting product lines include pulleys (C-ZiP series), harnesses, fall arrest systems, tree-attachment systems, and spare parts. All products are designed, manufactured, and quality-tested in the company's Reims, France workshop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLiC-iT RiDER: Continuous pulley lifeline system for zip lines and adventure courses, suitable for users aged 3 and over, up to 250m zip lines.
• CLiC-iT ADVENTURE
• CLiC-iT EASY
• CLiC'N'ZiP
• C-PASS ZiP
• C-PASS ACCESS

Products and services

• CLiC-iT ADVENTURE Interactive continuous lifeline system for adventure parks that mechanically prevents accidental disconnection by locking one connector when the other is opened, designed for users aged 4 and over and compliant with EN 15567 / EN 17109.
• CLiC-iT EASY Continuous hooked lifeline system with no moving parts, designed for maximum simplicity and minimal maintenance for users aged 4 and over, compliant with EN 17109.
• CLiC-iT RiDER Continuous pulley lifeline system with an integrated pulley for zip lines and adventure courses, enabling users aged 3 and over to stay constantly connected while moving freely, compliant with EN 795 / EN 15567 / EN 17109.
• CLiC'N'ZiP Interactive continuous lifeline with integrated pulley that combines the safety system with a pulley in one device, simplifying transitions between workshops and zip lines for long zip lines up to 300m, for users aged 9 and over.
• C-PASS ZiP 100% mechanical anti-collision and access control system for zip lines that automatically locks access until the previous user has cleared the landing zone, eliminating collision risk without electronics or power supply, supporting zip lines up to 500m.
• C-PASS ACCESS 100% mechanical access control system installed at adventure course entrances that physically prevents passage until the user has connected to the continuous lifeline, requiring no electronics or power supply.
• CLiC-iT MOUNTAIN Via ferrata safety system with Y lanyard and energy absorber, designed for mountain activities with a robust and durable mechanism for harsh alpine environments.
• CLiC-iT PRO Professional-grade safety systems for BTP (construction), industry, telecom, and rope-work professionals, meeting European standards EN 354, EN 355, and EN 362 for personal fall protection.
• Poulies (C-ZiP XTREM, C-ZiP SPEED, C-ZiP AIR) Range of pulleys — including C-ZiP XTREM, C-ZiP SPEED, and C-ZiP AIR — designed for adventure course zip lines, offering varied rolling, durability, and noise characteristics.
• Harnais (CLiC-iT Adventure, C-ZAM L+) Safety harnesses including the CLiC-iT Adventure and C-ZAM L+ models designed for adventure park users and compatible with CLiC-iT continuous safety systems.
• Systèmes antichute (Fall arrest systems) Fall arrest protection systems for height safety applications, complementing CLiC-iT's continuous safety and access control lines.
• Systèmes de fixation aux arbres (Tree-attachment systems) Systems designed for attaching adventure course elements to trees, enabling installation of continuous safety lifelines in forest-based accrobranche environments.
• Accessoires et pièces détachées (Accessories and spare parts) Replacement parts and accessories supporting the installed base of CLiC-iT safety systems, including components for repair, re-conditioning, and lifecycle extension.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000 lanyards sold since 2012, protecting an estimated 20 million users globally across 900+ adventure park sites in 68-75 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Suppliers (Reims Region)supportingOthersCLiC-iT maintains partnerships with local suppliers in the Reims region for components used in manufacturing. The company emphasizes proximity sourcing as part of its quality and sustainability commitments, contributing to regional economic development while ensuring rigorous quality control of incoming components.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Petzl: French manufacturer of headlamps, harnesses, helmets, and fall protection/lanyard systems for vertical sports and work-at-height. Closest direct peer: serves the same via ferrata, climbing, and adventure-course customer base and competes on continuous safety systems and rope-access hardware.
• Camp Safety: Italian manufacturer of safety equipment for climbing, mountaineering, rope access, and adventure parks. Direct competitor in harnesses, lanyards, energy absorbers, and adventure-course safety systems.
• Edelrid: German manufacturer of ropes, harnesses, lanyards, and connectors for climbing, mountaineering, and industrial fall protection. Direct peer on continuous safety lifelines, energy absorbers, and connectors used in adventure parks and via ferrata.
• Singing Rock: Czech manufacturer of climbing, fall protection, and adventure park safety hardware including harnesses, lanyards, and connectors. Direct peer in the continuous-safety and connectors category for outdoor adventure operators.
• Teufelberger: Austrian manufacturer of ropes, lanyards, and fall-arrest equipment for industrial and adventure use. Direct peer on continuous safety lifelines, energy absorbers, and connectors sold into climbing parks and via ferrata operators.
• Beal: French rope manufacturer and PPE supplier for climbing, work-at-height, and rescue. Adjacent direct peer supplying dynamic/static ropes and lanyards used in adventure parks and via ferrata installations.
• Kong Italia: Italian manufacturer of carabiners, connectors, and hardware for climbing, mountaineering, rescue, and adventure parks. Direct peer on connector/carabiner-based continuous safety lifelines for accrobranche operators.

Broad incumbents

• Capital Safety (3M Fall Protection): Global incumbent in industrial fall protection under the 3M brand (formerly Capital Safety/DBI-SALA/Sala). Comparable on harnesses, lanyards, and connectors but addresses the broader industrial/at-height PPE market rather than the adventure-park niche.
• Tractel: French-headquartered global provider of fall arrest, lifting, and load-measurement equipment. Competes with CLiC-iT PRO on industrial fall protection, harnesses, and energy absorbers but with a much broader portfolio.
• Skylotec: German manufacturer of personal protective equipment for fall protection, rope access, and rescue. Comparable on EN-certified harnesses and lanyards serving the same industrial and adventure-course verticals as CLiC-iT PRO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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