GroupTalk has been acquired by AddSecure
May 2025 — The private shareholders of GroupTalk have sold the company to AddSecure, a leading European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions. This acquisition supports AddSecure’s strategic goal of expanding its offering in secure critical communications.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sweden, GroupTalk is a SaaS company specializing in cloud-based push-to-talk (PTT) solutions, delivering business-critical communication services across sectors such as public safety, security and aviation. Its platform enables mobile workforces to collaborate in real time through instant group communication, which is essential for efficient operations in many industries. Customers include SAS, the Dutch police, Securitas, Volvo and Filmstaden. GroupTalk’s scalable and secure solution offers global coverage and is one of the few pure SaaS providers in the PTT market.
AddSecure is a leading European provider of secure Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and end-to-end solutions focused on safeguarding critical communications and operations. With a mission to contribute to a safer and smarter world, AddSecure delivers cutting-edge solutions for secure communications, data and alarm transmission across key sectors, including security, fire and safety, transport and logistics, utilities and smart cities.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Sweden acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the owners of GroupTalk in connection with its sale to AddSecure.
Magnus Hedberg
Founder and CEO, GroupTalk
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