Author Alarm

What Author Alarm does

AUTHOR-ALARM d.o.o., trading as Author Alarm, is a Slovenian-incorporated automotive electronics company that designs, manufactures, and distributes patented digital anti-theft and security systems for passenger vehicles, trucks, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. Founded in 2013 (with R&D roots to 2010), the company is headquartered in Ljubljana and operates with what its own corporate materials describe as a team of 100+ professionals; a separate firmographic data point lists headcount near 15, indicating possible distinction between direct employees and the broader partner/contractor base. Its core technical claim is being the first to develop and patent digital engine blocking over standard vehicle CAN and LIN data buses, enabling engine immobilization without cutting factory wiring and thereby preserving OEM warranties. Complementary proprietary technologies include CAN Dialog (inter-device communication over CAN), Anti-CAN Jack (defense against CAN-bus injection attacks), and CAN FD protocol support for next-generation vehicles. The product portfolio spans the IGLA, ALARM, KVANT, COMPASS, and AUTOSTART lines plus accessory modules (relays, OBD BLOCK, SIREN BT, installer tooling), totaling more than 30 unique solutions and supporting 50+ automotive brands.

AUTHOR sells primarily through a four-tier channel network of Distributors, Integrators, Dealerships, and certified Installation Centers across 50+ countries, supplemented by a corporate website catalog and mobile apps (AUTHOR CONNECT, AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0) on iOS, Android, and Huawei AppGallery. Revenue comes from one-time hardware sales and a growing subscription/maintenance fee layer (monthly, annual, and multi-year terms) that unlocks connectivity, GPS tracking, remote control, and over-the-air updates. Beyond individual car owners, the company pursues fleet operators, insurance companies, car-sharing platforms, and leasing companies as secondary customer segments, often via integrator partners. As of 2025 the company holds ISO 9001:2015, CE RED, CE Safety, E-Mark (E9/E57), RoHS, and RCM certifications, supporting sales into the EU, UK, North America, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The company is privately held with no disclosed outside investors, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or leadership turnover in the available data.

Name

Author Alarm

Legal name

AUTHOR-ALARM d.o.o.

Website

https://author-alarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Author Alarm (AUTHOR-ALARM d.o.o.) is a Slovenian automotive cybersecurity company that develops patented digital engine-blocking anti-theft systems installed in 500,000+ vehicles across 50+ countries, serving individual car owners, fleets, and insurers via certified channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Security Systems

NAICS

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

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive E/E Architecture Components Manufacturing (Domain/Zonal Controllers, Gateways, Network Switches) (IMACAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Telematics/ELD & Sensor Health Checks (Device Inspection/Calibration) (TLAKAGAI)

Keywords

• Automotive anti-theft systems
• Vehicle security devices
• CAN bus immobilizers
• Telematic fleet tracking
• Engine blocking modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of automotive anti-theft systems, security devices, telematic modules, and accessories. Products include IGLA, ALARM, KVANT, COMPASS, AUTOSTART series and related modules. One-time purchase model with products sold through channel partners.
2. Subscription/Monetization Services: Subscription-based solutions for managing anti-theft and security features via mobile app. Users pay maintenance fees monthly, annually, or multi-year. Maintenance fees grant access to connectivity services, GPS tracking, remote control features, and software updates.
3. Firmware/Software Updates: Regular software updates for devices that may require firmware upgrades for proper operation and additional features support, included within maintenance fee structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Author Alarm designs, manufactures, and distributes branded automotive anti-theft devices and telematic modules built around proprietary CAN-bus engine-blocking technology. The company offers 30+ security solutions covering more than 50 vehicle brands, sold through authorized dealers and certified installation partners, with hardware managed via the AUTHOR CONNECT mobile application and supported by subscription-based maintenance services.

Product overview

AUTHOR is a leading developer and manufacturer of automotive electronics and anti-theft systems with a modular ecosystem approach. The core product lineup centers on the flagship IGLA digital anti-theft system (available in standard IGLA, IGLA FD for CAN FD vehicles, IGLA WB 1L on 2CAN-1LIN platform, and IGLA LF as an add-on module), which blocks engines via standard CAN/LIN vehicle wiring without interfering with factory circuits. The ALARM series (ALARM, ALARM FD, ALARM WB 1L) adds perimeter protection with shock/tilt/motion sensors to the anti-theft functionality. The telematic module family (COMPASS, TELE COMPASS 2, TELE COMPASS 2 4G GL) enables GPS tracking, remote control, and smartphone connectivity via the AUTHOR Connect apps. Comfort is addressed through the AUTOSTART module for remote/automatic engine starting. The system is expanded through additional equipment including relay modules (AR 20, AR 320, TOR 20), OBD BLOCK for diagnostic port protection, VOLK jamming detector, and SIREN BT wireless siren. Professional installers use the TS 100 v.2 diagnostic multitester, CANPROG USB programmer, and TLS-series trim tools. All devices communicate via the proprietary CAN Dialog technology over the vehicle's standard CAN bus, creating an integrated security ecosystem with over 30 unique solutions supporting 50+ automotive brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IGLA: Flagship digital anti-theft system that blocks the engine via the CAN bus. Available in over 50 countries.
• AUTHOR IGLA FD
• AUTHOR ALARM
• AUTHOR AUTOSTART
• AUTHOR CONNECT
• AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0
• AUTHOR COMPASS
• AUTHOR TELE COMPASS 2
• AUTHOR TELE COMPASS 2 4G GL
• AUTHOR KVANT 2
• AUTHOR SIREN BT
• AUTHOR OBD BLOCK

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ vehicles protected worldwide with AUTHOR anti-theft systems installed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Dealerships and Installation Centers (Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAUTHOR operates through a wide and rapidly growing affiliate network including dealerships and automotive installation centers. Partners receive certification as preferred AUTHOR centers with unique certificates, training, and 24/7 technical support. Over 500,000 happy users globally served through this network.
• Insurance CompaniesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with insurance companies for integration of tracking technology to reduce premiums and detect fraud. Companies can offer vehicle security solutions that reduce insurance risk.
• Car Sharing and Leasing CompaniesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partnerships with car sharing and leasing operators to provide integrated vehicle security and tracking solutions for fleet management and asset protection.
• Fleet Management System Development PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of comprehensive Fleet Management System hardware and software suite aimed at insurance and leasing companies, motor transport enterprises, taxi fleets, and municipal organizations. The platform provides modern tools for monitoring, managing, and analyzing fleet operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pandora Car Alarm Systems: Pandora is a Russian-headquartered developer of aftermarket automotive anti-theft and telematics systems with proprietary CAN-bus integration and mobile app control. Highly comparable to AUTHOR's IGLA/ALARM/COMPASS ecosystem in technology, target customer, and product architecture.
• Compustar: Compustar manufactures remote start and security systems for the automotive aftermarket with strong North American dealer distribution. Directly comparable to AUTHOR's AUTOSTART and ALARM product lines in terms of channel and customer base.
• Meta System: Meta System is an Italian manufacturer of automotive electronics including alarms, immobilizers, and telematic devices for the European aftermarket. Comparable to AUTHOR in product mix, OEM-grade engineering approach, and European distribution model.
• Directed Electronics (Viper / Clifford): Directed Electronics is the leading US-based manufacturer of aftermarket vehicle security (Viper, Clifford, Python brands) and remote start systems. Comparable to AUTHOR in product category but operates at much larger scale in the North American channel.
• Autowatch (Ghost Immobiliser): Autowatch produces the Ghost Immobiliser, a CAN-bus integrated vehicle security device that prevents engine start without unique button sequences. Closely comparable to AUTHOR's IGLA in technology approach and theft prevention use case.
• Fortin EVO: Fortin is a Canadian-based developer of automotive electronic modules including bypass modules, remote start systems, and CAN-bus interfaces. Comparable to AUTHOR in CAN-bus integration expertise and remote start product category (AUTOSTART).
• StarLine (StarLine Alarms): StarLine is a major Russian manufacturer of vehicle security and telematics systems including CAN-bus alarms, immobilizers, and GPS trackers. Comparable to AUTHOR in product category (aftermarket CAN-bus anti-theft), distribution model (dealer/installer network), and target segments.
• Cobra Automotive Technologies: Cobra is a European (Italian-origin) manufacturer of vehicle anti-theft systems, parking sensors, and telematics, with distribution across multiple European countries. Comparable to AUTHOR in product category, distribution network, and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• CalAmp (LoJack / vehicle telematics): CalAmp operates the LoJack stolen vehicle recovery brand and broader fleet telematics business. Comparable to AUTHOR's COMPASS telematic family in GPS tracking and fleet/recovery use cases, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio scope.

Emerging players

• Scytek Electronics: Scytek manufactures aftermarket vehicle security and remote start products with growing channel presence. Partially comparable to AUTHOR with overlap in alarm and remote start categories, but smaller scale and less CAN-bus depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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