IDENTA Ausweissysteme GmbH acquires akili:innovation GmbH

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

IDENTA Ausweissysteme GmbH (VR Equitypartner +1) acquires akili:innovation GmbH

TARGET

Badge and access-rights management software (ATLED) for employee, visitor, and student ID processes at airports, universities, and large industrial sites.

Ownership	Founder-owned
Headcount	11-50 FTEs
Headquarters	Dresden, Germany
Leadership	Johannes Schuricht, Geschäftsführer (Managing Director)
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

IDENTA Ausweissysteme GmbH

RFID-based identification media and smart card solutions provider for access control, public transport, automotive, and hotels.

Ownership	PE-backed · VR Equitypartner; AG Capital
Headcount	~100 FTEs
Headquarters	Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
Leadership	Uwe Wiest, Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) Tim Heine, Geschäftsführer
Buy-side advisor	—

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IDENTA Ausweissysteme GmbH -> akili:innovation GmbH  (2026-09-18)
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Target: Badge and access-rights management software (ATLED) for employee, visitor, and student ID processes at airports, universities, and large industrial sites.
Website: akili-innovation.com | Buyer site: identa.com
HQ: Dresden, Germany | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer sponsor: VR Equitypartner; AG Capital | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
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Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/identa-ausweissysteme-gmbh-akili-innovation-gmbh.html

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