Safety21 Acquires Cross Control in Full

Deal News | May 07, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 3 Private Equity

Safety21 Acquires Cross Control in Full

Safety21, an Italian software provider specializing in smart road and smart city solutions and majorly backed by Bregal Unternehmerkapital, has acquired 100% ownership of Cross Control. Cross Control, established in 2008, is an Italian company with a focus on image detection services, infraction validation, and enforcement management services related to road safety, primarily in Central Italy. The acquisition marks a continuation of Safety21's strategic growth through acquisitions by integrating the capabilities and territorial presence of Cross Control into its operations. Safety21's proprietary software platform, Titano, enables public administrations to leverage innovative services for digitizing infraction verification processes and providing citizen services with increased use of AI applications and data analysis for road safety management. Advisors for the transaction included Bernoni Grant Thornton, financial advisor team led by Alberto Alver among others, and legal advisors Orrick, Pirola Pennuto Zei, Studio Legale Sica, and Startax. Michele Bertola, director at BU, oversaw the transaction.

Sectors

  • Software and Technology
  • Transportation and Road Safety
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • Italy – Both Safety21 and Cross Control are Italian companies, and the acquisition enhances capabilities primarily in Central Italy.

Industry

  • Software and Technology – Safety21 operates in the software sector providing solutions for smart roads and smart cities.
  • Transportation and Road Safety – The industry is relevant due to Cross Control's services related to road safety and enforcement management.
  • Private Equity – Bregal Unternehmerkapital, a private equity firm, is a major stakeholder in Safety21.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Safety21Target CompanyCompanyItalian software provider focusing on smart road and city solutions, backed by Bregal.
    Bregal UnternehmerkapitalInvestorCompanyPrivate equity firm holding a majority stake in Safety21.
    Cross ControlTarget CompanyCompanyItalian company providing road safety image detection and infraction services.
    Bernoni Grant ThorntonFinancial AdvisorCompanyProvided financial advisory services for the acquisition.
    OrrickLegal AdvisorCompanyLegal advisory services provider for the transaction.
    Pirola Pennuto ZeiLegal AdvisorCompanyPart of the legal advisory team for Safety21's acquisition of Cross Control.
    Studio Legale SicaLegal AdvisorCompanyContributed as legal advisors to the acquisition deal.
    StartaxLegal AdvisorCompanyParticipated as legal advisors in the transaction.
    Michele BertolaDirector overseeing the acquisitionPersonDirector at BU who oversaw the acquisition process.