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Zoetermeer-based Lifehammer<\/a> is the innovator behind the renowned emergency car safety hammer Lifehammer\u00ae, as well as other high-quality safety products. The company\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n

Safecto<\/a> 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\u2019s global network to further expand its international sales. <\/p>\n

Marcel Zegger, Managing Director of Lifehammer, comments:
\n \u201cJoining Safecto means we gain access to new resources and collaborative energy \u2013 while still retaining the creative autonomy that makes us who we are. It is a partnership rooted in respect and shared purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n

By acquiring Lifehammer, Safecto strengthens its position as a trusted partner in the global safety solutions market.<\/p>\n

Huge thanks to our UK partner office Provantage Corporate Finance for introducing Systematic Growth to us.<\/p>\n

During the transaction, Stepstone Corporate Finance+ acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to the shareholders: \u00c9cart Invest, Marcel Zegger, and Jan B.M. 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