Defigo

About Defigo

Defigo, founded in Oslo, Norway in 2017 by Joachim Stray and Kristoffer Kirkevold, is a PropTech company specializing in digital access control. The firm operates on a B2B SaaS model, providing its services to multifamily residential buildings, commercial properties, and student housing. Revenue is generated through subscriptions to its comprehensive access control solution.

Founder Joachim Stray, who also serves as the Group CEO, brings two decades of product design experience from the technology, defense, and aviation sectors, complemented by an MBA from BI Norwegian Business School and a Master's from Harvard. Co-founder Kristoffer Kirkevold, the CTO, is a software developer with a background in a wide array of technologies including backend, frontend, and mobile systems. The leadership was strengthened in March 2021 with the appointment of Hildur Smáradottir as CEO, who brought extensive experience in commercialization and marketing from previous roles at companies like Miros and Varnish Software. However, she moved to Vikingguard at the end of 2024. The company has expanded its operations internationally, opening a U.S. office in Boston in October 2021.

Defigo's core offering is a cloud-based platform that replaces traditional keys with a mobile-first solution. The system features a durable, touchscreen video intercom panel installed at building entrances. This hardware includes a camera, speaker, microphone, and an RFID reader for key fobs or access cards. Visitors can use the touchscreen to initiate a video call to a tenant's smartphone, and the tenant can grant access remotely through the Defigo app. For administrators, the Defigo Webadmin portal allows for centralized management of access permissions across an entire property portfolio, streamlining the process of granting or revoking access. The system is designed for quick installation, integrates with existing property infrastructure, and supports over-the-air updates for new features and security enhancements. Recently, the company expanded its product line with the Smart Reader, extending keyless access to interior doors within a building.