dormakaba Finalizes Acquisition of any2any GmbH
dormakaba, a leading global provider of access solutions, announced today the full acquisition of any2any GmbH, a German software platform company specializing in mobile wallet credentials for access control solutions. The transaction was officially closed on March 3, 2026, with the announcement made on March 4, 2026. This strategic move aims to bolster dormakaba's offerings in the rapidly evolving mobile access market.
Enhancing Mobile Wallet Functionality
The acquisition is a key component of dormakaba's strategy to expand its mobile wallet functionality and ensure its applicability in a world increasingly reliant on mobile technology. By integrating any2any's expertise, dormakaba intends to reinforce its global credential business and enhance its existing mobile access capabilities. Till Reuter, CEO of dormakaba, stated, 'We are delighted to welcome any2any into our Group. This acquisition is a key part of to enhance dormakaba's global credential business. It reinforces our offering, expands our mobile wallet capabilities, and ensures our solutions are fully applicable in a mobile-first world.'
any2any's Expertise in Mobile Credentials
Founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, any2any GmbH has established itself as a provider of mobile wallet credential solutions. The company's platform offers secure connected solutions, including integrated access control, branded visitor management, mobile closed-payment, corporate and residential parking, identification, and authentication. any2any also provides unique software services for the secure creation and instant deployment of virtual encrypted credentials to smartphones. The company's dedicated team of approximately ten professionals will continue to operate independently as a center of excellence, serving both dormakaba's clientele and its own established customer base.
Strategic Impact and Future Outlook
This acquisition follows dormakaba's previous minority investment in any2any, now culminating in a full takeover. It ensures the mobile wallet credential readiness for dormakaba's installed base of access control solutions and secures valuable mobile wallet know-how and integration capabilities. While the financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, the integration of any2any's technology is expected to further strengthen dormakaba's position in providing secure, seamless, and convenient access solutions across various sectors.
2 Comments
Bella Ciao
Smart move by dormakaba! Mobile access is definitely the future.
Coccinella
It's good to see dormakaba investing in future technologies like mobile wallet access, however, ensuring universal compatibility across diverse mobile ecosystems and maintaining user privacy will be critical hurdles.