Zoetermeer-based Lifehammer is the innovator behind the renowned emergency car safety hammer Lifehammer®, as well as other high-quality safety products. The company’s products are celebrated for their human-centric design, simplicity, and reliability. The Lifehammer Smart model has recently earned an iF Design Award for its compact, intuitive design and spring-loaded safety mechanism. Since 2011, Lifehammer has been part of the portfolio of Ecart Invest from The Hague.
Safecto was founded in 2024 by Systematic Growth and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Safecto provides certified safety solutions for demanding end markets, with a focus on protecting human life and critical assets. Safecto has a clear buy-and-build strategy. By joining Safecto, Lifehammer is able to utilise Safecto’s global network to further expand its international sales.
Marcel Zegger, Managing Director of Lifehammer, comments:
“Joining Safecto means we gain access to new resources and collaborative energy – while still retaining the creative autonomy that makes us who we are. It is a partnership rooted in respect and shared purpose.”
By acquiring Lifehammer, Safecto strengthens its position as a trusted partner in the global safety solutions market.
Huge thanks to our UK partner office Provantage Corporate Finance for introducing Systematic Growth to us.
During the transaction, Stepstone Corporate Finance+ acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to the shareholders: Écart Invest, Marcel Zegger, and Jan B.M. Franken
