Ziik acquisition news – Denmark-based Ziik has Acquired whistleblower solution Walor.io.
Nov 14, 2024 | By Kailee Rainse
Danish software company Ziik has acquired the whistleblower solution Walor.io. Founded in 2015 by Per Rohrdanz, Søren Iversen, and Martin Simonsen, Ziik gained a renewed focus in 2022 with investment from David Heinemeier Hansson.
SUMMARY
- Danish software company Ziik has acquired the whistleblower solution Walor.io.
- Walor provides a simple and secure whistleblower system in the EU, recognizing the importance of a safe reporting channel in any organization.
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Ziik Goal
It's goal is to build a sustainable and profitable software company in Denmark without relying on venture capital. The company is already profitable while actively investing in product development, market expansion, and team growth—all of which the Walor.io acquisition will help strengthen.
Walor.io meets an EU requirement for companies with more than 50 employees to have a whistleblower system in place.
Walor.io has become a key player in the Nordic region with a skilled and agile team. Founders Frederik Binow and Nikulás Óskarsson have joined Ziik and integrated into the company quickly.
Walor Goal
Walor.io enhances it’s internal communication tools, letting customers combine their intranet and whistleblower system on one platform—something many Ziik customers have been asking for.
founders Frederik Binow and Nikulás Óskarsson said, “The chance to further develop our product on a much larger platform is fantastic. We look forward to contributing – not only to Walor.io’s ongoing journey but also to creating value for Ziik’s customers,”.
Acquisition benifit
With the acquisition now complete, it welcomes Frederik Binow and Nikulás Óskarsson to the team. Walor.io will continue as a separate entity under the name "Walor by Ziik," and both systems are fully integrated. The combined solution is in high demand, making it easy for companies to offer employees a user-friendly and accessible whistleblower system.
About Ziik
Ziik is an all-in-one platform for internal communication and information sharing that boosts engagement and collaboration, no matter where teams work.
About Walor
Walor provides a simple and secure whistleblower system in the EU, recognizing the importance of a safe reporting channel in any organization. This user-friendly solution helps companies comply with the EU Whistleblower Directive.