Next Safety Group

What Next Safety Group does

Next Safety Group is a Nordic provider of fire protection, security, and first aid services, headquartered in Sweden with operations across 25+ locations in Sweden and Finland. The business traces back to Brandexperten, founded in 1991, and was assembled into a group holding (Brandexpertengruppen) in 2021 before rebranding to Next Safety Group in 2023 following Arctos Equity's minority investment. The group operates 17+ subsidiary companies under a multi-brand model, serving enterprise and SMB customers with installation, inspection, maintenance, and compliance services. Customers include multi-site Nordic operators in retail, real estate, logistics, energy, and data centers, served under national agreements.

The company monetizes through recurring service contracts (inspections, maintenance), project-based installation revenue (sprinklers, alarms, suppression systems, fire extinguishers), and product sales. Core technical assets include portable extinguishers, fixed suppression and alarm systems, and proprietary digital platforms (NextSBA, WebSBA, Zu Casa) that digitize SBA (Systematiskt Brandskyddsarbete) compliance documentation and customer interactions. SWEDAC-certified installer status and regulated qualifications provide a structural barrier to entry in regulated customer segments. A central digital and back-office function supports ~200 employees, with field technical staff driving the bulk of revenue-generating activity.

The 2025 revenue projection is approximately 400 million SEK (~$37M USD), supported by a multi-year roll-up that has added 15+ companies since 2021 and an Amerex product partnership. In March 2026, Presto Group acquired the fire protection operations, while the security business continued under the Next Security brand — a structural event that materially reshapes the forward business mix.

Name

Next Safety Group

Legal name

Next Safety Group Sverige AB

Website

https://nextsafetygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Next Safety Group is a Nordic fire protection, security, and first aid services provider operating 25+ locations across Sweden and Finland, serving enterprise and SMB customers with installation, inspection, compliance, and digital SBA platforms under a 17-company multi-brand portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Safety Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFALAD

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

SECONDARYBPABAHAJ

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Fire, Life Safety & Building Compliance Services

SECONDARYBPAKAGAF

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Electronic Security Systems Integration (CCTV, Access Control)

SECONDARYIMAIAJAC

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Fire Protection & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Security systems
• First aid products
• Safety training
• Fire suppression systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Gothenburg (Hisings Backa)

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Products and Services: Sale, installation, and service of fire protection equipment including extinguishers, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, gas extinguishing systems, smoke vents, and emergency lighting. Revenue generated from both product sales and ongoing service/maintenance contracts.
2. Security Systems and Services: Security solutions including intrusion alarms, access control systems, camera surveillance, and lock systems. Revenue from installation services and ongoing monitoring/maintenance contracts.
3. First Aid Products and Training: First aid equipment sales including defibrillators, first aid bags, first aid boards/stations, and related products. Also includes CPR and first aid training courses.
4. Digital SBA Software (NextSBA/Zu Casa): Subscription-based digital tools for systematic fire protection work. Web-based platforms requiring no installation, providing documentation, checklists, reminders, and compliance management.
5. National Agreements (Riksavtal): Comprehensive service agreements for customers with nationwide presence. Standardized pricing across the country, central control over fire protection rounds, simplified invoicing, and dedicated contact person.
6. Education and Training Services: Scheduled and customized training in occupational safety, first aid, and fire protection. Courses include fire protection, HLR/CPR, evacuation leadership, and fire warden certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Next Safety Group provides comprehensive fire protection, security, and first aid solutions to businesses across Sweden and Finland. The company sells, installs, and services fire protection equipment (extinguishers, fire alarm systems, sprinkler and gas/water-mist suppression systems), security systems (intrusion alarms, access control, CCTV, locks), and first aid products (AED defibrillators, first aid kits, eye wash stations). It also delivers certified training courses and operates proprietary digital platforms (NextSBA/WebSBA and Zu Casa) for systematic fire protection work (SBA) documentation and compliance, sold under multi-site National Agreements (riksavtal).

Product overview

Next Safety Group is a comprehensive fire protection, security, and first aid services company operating across Sweden and Finland. The company offers a multi-brand portfolio through acquired subsidiaries (Brandexperten, Exting, Utvägen, Acriplan, Widesec, Paralarm, and others) combined with proprietary digital tools. Key digital products include NextSBA/WebSBA for systematic fire protection work (SBA) compliance and Zu Casa for property management companies. The offering spans fire protection equipment and systems (including Amerex kitchen suppression, Exting gas suppression), security systems (alarms, access control, cameras), first aid products (defibrillators, eye wash, first aid kits), and training services. The company operates through 25+ locations in Sweden and Finland, serving both local customers and national accounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NextSBA / Next SBA: Digital tool for systematic fire protection work (SBA) offered by Next Safety Group as a web-based compliance platform.
• Next Academy
• Brandexperten
• Next Security
• Prepare Brandskydd

Products and services

• Brandskydd (Fire Protection Services) Comprehensive fire protection service line covering risk assessments, systematic fire protection work (SBA), design, installation, servicing, and inspection of fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, sprinkler and gas/water-mist suppression systems, smoke vents, and emergency lighting for businesses in Sweden and Finland.
• Säkerhet (Security Systems and Services) Security services and products for businesses including intrusion alarms, access control systems, CCTV surveillance, intercoms, and lock and door automation, with installation and ongoing monitoring/maintenance contracts (continued under Next Security post the 2026 Presto acquisition).
• Första Hjälpen (First Aid Services and Products) First aid products and services for businesses including AED defibrillators (Powerheart G5, Samaritan PAD 360P, Philips HS1, Zoll AED 3, Lifepak CR 2), first aid bags, first aid boards and stations, eye wash stations, and supporting accessories, plus first aid training.
• Utbildningar (Training Courses) Certified training and education in occupational safety, first aid, and fire protection, including scheduled public courses and customized in-company training for fire protection, HLR/CPR, evacuation leadership, and fire warden certification.
• NextSBA / WebSBA Digital SBA Compliance Platform Subscription-based web-based digital tool for systematic fire protection work (Systematiskt Brandskyddsarbete) that allows customers to log routines, written accounts, fire protection policy, self-control schedules, and responsibility distribution; consolidates all SBA documentation in one place and sends email reminders for control rounds and deficiencies.
• Zu Casa Property Self-Control Tool Digital system for systematic fire protection work tailored for larger property management companies, providing market-leading digital self-controls (e-checks) for portfolios of residential and commercial buildings.
• National Agreements (Riksavtal) Framework service agreements for customers with nationwide operations across Sweden, providing standardized pricing, central control over fire protection rounds, simplified invoicing, and a single dedicated contact person; available for fire protection, security, and first aid.
• Amerex Fire Suppression Systems Commercial kitchen and industrial fire suppression systems from Amerex distributed exclusively in Sweden by Next Safety Group, offering flexible advanced suppression with zone defense coverage and apparatus-specific coverage for kitchen areas.
• Exting Gas and Water Mist Suppression Systems Specialized suppression systems using chemical gases, inert gases, and water mist, with aspirating detection systems as alternatives or supplements to smoke detector fire alarms; marketed as market-leading in Sweden for chemical-gas suppression systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% survival rate when functioning defibrillator is available
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Presto GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Presto Group acquired Next Safety Group's fire protection business in Sweden and Finland. Next Safety Group's security business continues under the Next Security brand. The two companies maintain a close partnership to offer comprehensive fire and safety solutions to shared customers.
• MagokorominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025Internal leadership development partnership where Magokoro provides coaching and training for Next Safety Group's operational leaders through Next Academy program. Magokoro specializes in creating organizations where people grow through 'good leadership' using proven coaching tools adapted for Next's operations.
• IFK GöteborgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsorship and partnership with IFK Göteborg football club. Next Safety Group becomes the obvious actor in fire and safety within Blåvitt's business network. Provides visibility and networking opportunities in the regional business community.
• AmerexcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnership to offer Amerex fire suppression systems in Sweden. Amerex is an internationally recognized brand known for superior performance and modern technology. Next Safety Group is the first to make Amerex available in the Swedish market, creating competition for traditional systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global building safety and security systems provider including fire detection, extinguishing and access control. Direct overlap on large enterprise fire alarm and suppression projects and integrated building management.
• Stanley Security: Global security and fire systems integrator serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable in intrusion, fire alarm, CCTV and access control system installation and service across Europe.
• Verisure: Europe's largest monitored alarm company operating across the Nordics with intruder, fire and emergency alarm solutions. Comparable recurring-monitoring business model and customer base in Sweden and Finland.
• Securitas: Swedish-origin global security services giant offering guarding, electronic security, and fire & safety services. Overlaps with Next Safety Group's security business and has fire/life-safety capabilities across the Nordics and globally.
• Johnson Controls: Global fire suppression, detection and security systems integrator. Direct competitor for large industrial, data-center and enterprise fire-protection contracts; sells gas suppression and integrated building-safety systems.
• Bosch Building Technologies: Global provider of fire alarm, evacuation, video surveillance and access control systems. Comparable fire-protection equipment, system integration, and recurring service contracts with European enterprises.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of fire alarm, detection, notification and integrated security systems. Comparable fire-protection equipment, system integration and recurring service revenue across commercial and industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Sector Alarm: Nordic residential and SME security provider offering intrusion alarms, fire alarms and smart-home safety. Direct overlap in alarm installation, monitoring, and recurring service revenue in the same Nordic geography.
• Presto Group: European leader in fire protection, first aid and safety training; acquired Next Safety Group's fire business in 2026. Directly comparable in fire protection services, training, and SBA-style systematic fire protection work across the Nordics.
• Falck: Nordic safety services group (ambulance, fire, training, first aid). Closely comparable in fire protection services, safety training, and first-aid products across the Nordics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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