Monitor Larm & Bevakning AB

What Monitor Larm & Bevakning AB does

Monitor Larm & Bevakning AB is a Swedish security solutions provider founded in 1994 and headquartered in Göteborg, operating exclusively in the Västra Götaland region. The company serves three primary customer segments — residential housing associations and multi-family buildings (BRF:er), businesses of all sizes, and public sector organisations including schools, churches, and municipal entities — with a single-contract bundling proposition ("ett avtal, vi tar fullt ansvar") that covers installation, administration, alarm monitoring, guard response, and maintenance under a known monthly fee.

The product portfolio is built around the proprietary NOX Systems platform, which unifies intrusion alarms, access control, fire alarms, and CCTV into a single graphical interface accessible via touch computer or smartphone app. Layered on this are Dinbox (cloud-based residential building management with door stations, tag readers, booking boards, and digital notice boards), Parakey (mobile-based keyless access), and the Låset i Centrum subsidiary offering mechanical and electronic locksmith services including iLOQ battery-free digital locking. Supporting technology partners include Paxton, Avigilon, Mindmancer, and Recogtech biometric readers, all resold and integrated under the NOX umbrella. Distribution is consultative enterprise field sales with on-site security reviews, supplemented by the Låset retail/workshop storefront and a case-study-driven content marketing presence.

The business combines recurring monthly service contracts with project-based installation revenue and hardware sales, supported by SSF 130, SLR, and FR2000 certifications. The company acquired Låset i Centrum in 2019 and, in 2025, became part of Certego, a Swedish security operator with 31 locations nationwide. Headcount grew from approximately 19 employees in 2016 to 27 in 2021, with the combined group now managing roughly 4,000 installations across the region.

Name

Monitor Larm & Bevakning AB

Legal name

Monitor Larm & Bevakning AB

Website

https://monitor-larm.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Monitor Larm & Bevakning AB is a Göteborg-based Swedish security integrator founded in 1994, providing bundled alarm, access control, CCTV, fire alarm, and locksmith solutions to housing associations, businesses, and public sector organisations in Västra Götaland. The company runs on its proprietary NOX Systems platform and is now part of Certego.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Security Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Alarm Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (BPAKAFAA), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC), Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

Keywords

• Integrated security solutions
• Alarm systems installation
• Access control systems
• Video surveillance services
• Fire alarm systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Göteborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recurring Monthly Service Contracts: Core revenue stream: bundled security solutions under single monthly fee covering installation, administration, alarm monitoring, guard response, and maintenance. Customers receive one contract and a known monthly cost. Offered across all customer segments (BRF, enterprise, public).
2. Installation and Project Revenue: One-time revenue from installation, project design, and customisation of security systems (intrusions alarms, access control, CCTV, fire alarms). Sales team and technical sales staff generate project-based work.
3. Security Hardware Sales: Sale of security equipment including cameras, alarm panels, electronic locks, tag readers, and related components. Hardware sold as part of integrated system installations or as standalone products through Låset retail store.
4. Service and Maintenance Agreements: Ongoing service contracts for installed systems, covering inspection, maintenance, and remote monitoring services. Included in monthly fee model for bundled customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Monitor Larm & Bevakning AB provides integrated security solutions for housing associations (BRF:er), businesses, and public sector organisations in Västra Götaland, Sweden. Core offerings bundle intrusion alarms, access control, CCTV, fire alarms, and remote monitoring under a single monthly service contract with installation, administration, monitoring, guard response, and maintenance included. The company also operates Låset i Centrum as a wholly-owned locksmith subsidiary handling mechanical and electronic locks, including iLOQ digital locking systems.

Product overview

Monitor Larm & Bevakning AB is a security solutions provider headquartered in Göteborg, Västra Götaland, serving residential associations (BRF), businesses, and public sector organizations. The company operates a multi-product portfolio built around its flagship integrated security platform NOX Systems, which unifies intrusion alarms, access control, fire alarms, and CCTV surveillance into a single managed system with graphical interface and smartphone apps. Supporting this core platform are add-on modules including Smartcam active video surveillance, the Dinbox residential building management system (with door stations, tag readers, booking boards, and post boxes), and Parakey mobile-based access control. The company also operates Låset i Centrum as a subsidiary brand specializing in mechanical and electronic locksmith services, including ILOQ digital locking systems. Additional offerings include standalone and integrated camera solutions (Avigilon, Mindmancer Skolbevakaren), fire alarms, and access control systems. The company was founded in 1994, acquired Låset i Centrum in 2019, and joined Certego in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NOX Systems Integrated security platform combining intrusion alarms, access control, fire alarms, and camera surveillance into a single system with graphical interface, touch-screen management, and smartphone apps for remote monitoring and control. Available under bundled monthly service contracts for BRF, enterprise, and public sector customers.
• Dinbox Cloud-based residential building management system with digital door stations, tag readers, booking boards for laundry/rooms/gym, digital notice boards, and post boxes. Administration via web portal accessible from any device. Designed for housing associations (BRF:er) and multi-family apartment buildings.
• Intrusion Alarm Systems (Inbrottslarm) Burglar alarm systems available in multiple alarm classes (SSF 130) for residential, commercial, and institutional properties, integrated with alarm receiving centre and guard dispatch services.
• Video Surveillance (Kameraövervakning / CCTV) Video surveillance systems including IP cameras, thermal cameras for guard response support, and intelligent analytics. Options include Avigilon, Mindmancer, and integration with NOX platform.
• Access Control Systems (Passersystem) Access control systems including card readers, tag readers, biometric readers, and mobile-based solutions. Supports contactless cards, keypad codes, and smartphone access. Options include Paxton Net2, Parakey, iLOQ, and Recogtech biometric hand vein readers.
• Fire Alarm Systems (Brandlarm) Fire alarm systems integrated with NOX platform, providing early warning, evacuation support, and connection to rescue services. Includes IP-based communication via DALM system with redundant GPRS/GSM backup.
• Smartcam Active Camera Surveillance Active camera surveillance solution that reacts to unauthorised activity in real-time, distinguishing between humans and other moving objects to reduce false alarms. Offered for schools, construction sites, and private businesses.
• NOX App Smartphone application for NOX Systems enabling remote alarm arming/disarming, door opening, camera viewing, and facility monitoring from anywhere.
• Låset i Centrum Locksmith Services Authorised locksmith subsidiary with 40+ years experience, specialising in mechanical and electronic locks, lock cylinders, window hardware, key manufacturing, and physical security. Certified under SLR (Sveriges lås och säkerhetsleverantörers riksförbund) with FR2000 quality management. Operates a retail store and workshop at Stora Badhusgatan 32, Göteborg.
• iLOQ Digital Locking System Battery-free digital locking system using kinetic energy from key insertion for power. Enables electronic rekeying without hardware replacement when keys are lost. Suitable for residential, schools, offices, and hospitals. Monitor is authorised to install, programme, and project manage iLOQ systems.
• Alarm Monitoring and Guard Response Service 24/7 alarm monitoring service connecting customer alarm systems to alarm receiving centres (larmcentral) with camera verification and rapid guard dispatch in response to verified alarms. Bundled into monthly service contracts.
• Construction Site Security (Rental Alarms and Smartcam) Scalable temporary security for construction sites including rental alarm bags, Smartcam active cameras distinguishing humans from other objects, heat cameras for guard response support, and dim generators. Designed to adapt as construction progresses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mölndals Stad reduced vandalism at protected preschools to near zero using motion-triggered cameras with alarm centre verification.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers29 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

Integration13 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CertegocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025In 2025, Monitor Larm & Låset i Centrum became part of Certego, a major Swedish security company with presence at 31 locations across Sweden. This acquisition provides Monitor with broader resources, national brand backing, and expanded service capacity while maintaining operations under Monitor and Låset brands.
• Låset i Centrum HJK ABcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 November 2019Monitor acquired Låset i Centrum in late 2019, merging two established Göteborg security companies with combined 65 years of experience. Låset continues as Monitor's locksmith division, operating from the same location with same staff. Provides Monitor with in-house locksmith capability and retail presence.
• iLOQmajorTechnology or IntegrationMonitor is an authorised installer and integrator of iLOQ battery-free digital locking systems. iLOQ generates electricity through key movement and allows lost keys to be blocked without replacing the lock cylinder. Monitor provides installation, programming, and ongoing administration of iLOQ systems.
• Mindmancer ABmajorTechnology or IntegrationMonitor has been a reseller of Mindmancer's security solutions for several years, including Smartcam (active camera solution that reacts only to unauthorised activity) and Skolbevakaren (privacy-protecting camera system for schools). Mindmancer has been granted additional patents for privacy-protecting camera technology.
• DinboxmajorTechnology or IntegrationMonitor partners with Dinbox as a cloud-based resident access and building management platform for BRF and apartment buildings. Dinbox provides door entry, tag readers, booking boards, digital notice boards, and post boxes, all managed via Monitor's installation and service organisation.
• ParakeymajorTechnology or IntegrationMonitor is a reseller of Parakey, a Göteborg-based mobile access solution. Parakey uses a cloud service, wall-mounted hardware unit, and smartphone app to provide keyless access. Parakey won SKAPA 'Framtidens Innovatör' award in 2015 for Västra Götaland and Sweden.
• PODABminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership between Monitor and PODAB (laundry equipment provider) to offer combined security and laundry solutions to BRF customers. PODAB Boka booking system can be linked with Dinbox app, providing synergies for residential building customers.
• Svensk SäkerhetsvideominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonitor sources Avigilon camera systems through Svensk Säkerhetsvideo for high-specification installations such as Chalmers Nanofabrication Laboratory.
• Paxton (via Teletec)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonitor sources Paxton access control products via distributor Teletec. Paxton develops and manufactures all components of their access solutions in-house, ensuring high quality and supply reliability.
• Larmtjänst / Alarm Receiving Centre PartnersmajorTechnology or IntegrationMonitor connects customer alarm systems to alarm receiving centres (larmcentral) for 24/7 monitoring and guard dispatch. Partner networks enable rapid response to verified alarms.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Verisure: Verisure is Europe's largest monitored alarm provider with strong Swedish market presence for residential and SME intrusion alarms. Directly comparable to Monitor's alarm monitoring, installation, and recurring contract model, though at vastly larger scale.
• Avarn Security: Avarn Security is a Nordic security services provider offering guarding, alarm monitoring, and integrated security solutions. Competes with Monitor in Swedish enterprise and public sector security systems installations.
• Certego: Certego is a Swedish security systems integrator with 31 locations nationwide that acquired Monitor Larm in 2025. Operates in the same alarm, access control, CCTV, and locksmith categories across Sweden, making it both parent and direct peer.
• Securitas Sverige: Securitas Sverige is the Swedish arm of the global Securitas group, providing guarding, mobile patrol, and electronic security including alarms and access control. Overlaps with Monitor's commercial/enterprise security systems offerings and competes for similar customer budgets.
• Sector Alarm Sverige: Sector Alarm is a major Nordic/European alarm provider serving residential and SME customers with monitored intrusion and fire alarms. Directly comparable recurring monthly contract model and target segments (BRF:er, businesses) overlapping with Monitor's primary customer base.

Emerging players

• Falck Sverige: Falck provides integrated safety and security services in Sweden including fire safety and alarm solutions. Overlaps with Monitor's fire alarm installation and life safety service offerings for enterprises and public sector.

Others

• SOS Alarm: SOS Alarm is a Swedish alarm receiving centre (larmcentral) providing 24/7 monitoring and dispatch services. Functions as both a service provider to Monitor (via partnerships) and an adjacent competitor offering direct monitoring services to end customers.
• Svenska Larmcentraler: Swedish alarm receiving centres that provide monitoring services to security installers like Monitor. Functions as a back-end partner and adjacent service provider in the same value chain for monitored alarm services.
• AddSecure: AddSecure provides secure IoT connectivity and alarm communication solutions across Europe, including IP-based alarm transmission (similar to DALM used by Monitor). Adjacent infrastructure provider in the same alarm monitoring technology stack.

Regional players

• Nokas Sverige: Nokas is a Nordic security services provider offering cash handling, security guarding, and alarm solutions. Comparable to Monitor in commercial security systems and competing for similar regional customers, though with different primary service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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