Kiwi.ki

KIWI.KI GmbH, a Berlin-based company established in February 2012, offers a keyless entry system for multi-tenant residential buildings. The firm's target market consists of housing companies and property managers who oversee large numbers of residential units. Revenue is generated through a service-based model where clients pay for the installation and ongoing use of the KIWI infrastructure.

The core product is a comprehensive access control solution that replaces traditional keys with a digital system. This system allows tenants and service providers to open building and apartment doors using a transponder, the KIWI Ki, or a smartphone application. For property managers, the KIWI Portal provides a centralized, web-based platform for real-time access management. This allows them to grant or revoke access permissions remotely, eliminating the logistical challenges and costs associated with physical key handovers.

The company was founded by Claudia Nagel, Christian Bogatu, and Peter Dietrich. Karsten Nölling, who has a background as a physicist and experience in management consulting with a focus on technology and telecommunications, currently leads the company as CEO. Since its inception, KIWI has equipped over 175,000 residential units and serves more than 600 housing companies, with its system being used for over half a million door openings monthly. A significant milestone was securing a partnership with Deutsche Post, allowing mail carriers keyless entry to buildings on their routes.

Keywords: proptech, access control, keyless entry, smart lock, property management, real estate technology, SaaS, residential buildings, IoT, building security