Kooi Trading acquires Video Guard to dominate European mobile security
Dutch security firm Kooi Trading B.V. has acquired AddSecure Smart Surveillance GmbH, known as Video Guard. The deal expands Kooi's presence in Germany and strengthens its position in the European mobile security market.
Legal advice for the transaction was provided by international law firm Clifford Chance.
Kooi, based in Drachten, Netherlands, specialises in mobile temporary video surveillance and early fire detection. The company operates across 25 European countries and employs over 300 people. Its latest acquisition, completed in January 2026, involves Video Guard, a German subsidiary of AddSecure Group Services AB.
The purchase is set to boost Kooi's market share in the stock market today. Under the deal, Video Guard will continue operating under its existing brand. The move is also expected to accelerate the development of scalable security solutions, particularly for the construction and infrastructure sectors.
Clifford Chance led the legal process for Kooi, which is backed by private equity firm IK Partners. The advisory team included partners Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier, Jörg Rhiel, and Ernst van der Touw, along with counsel Paul Kohlhaas.
The acquisition allows Kooi to grow its German operations while maintaining the Video Guard name. The expanded business aims to introduce new security technologies for key industries. Kooi's broader European network will now include a stronger foothold in the German stock market.
