INEO Solutions

What INEO Solutions does

INEO Tech Corp. (operating as INEO) is a retail technology company headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, that has developed a connected entrance infrastructure platform for multi-location retail environments. The platform unifies three functions previously served by disconnected hardware: connected electronic article surveillance (EAS) for loss prevention, a cloud monitoring layer providing device visibility and remote support for store operations, and a managed digital media inventory at retail entrance points that monetizes shopper traffic. The product combines physical connected EAS pedestals, a cloud-based monitoring and reporting platform, a digital entrance media network with campaign playback and proof-of-play reporting, and a real-time traffic/operations analytics layer.

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: hardware sales of connected entrance pedestals, recurring cloud platform subscriptions, and advertising revenue from brand campaigns delivered on the entrance media network. Distribution is via a direct enterprise field sales motion targeting enterprise and mid-market multi-location retailers, with the company positioning the platform as a way for retailers to consolidate vendor workflows rather than add another standalone device. The primary stakeholders addressed are asset protection/loss prevention teams, store operations teams, retail media/brand teams, and retail executives. Geographic scope is North America.

INEO is a small company (11-50 employees) that has been active in capital markets. The company has completed eight funding rounds between 2021 and 2026 totaling roughly $18.3M, made two acquisitions (Newman Loss Prevention in 2020 and Securitytags.com in 2022), and lists securities on the TSX Venture Exchange. Multiple private placements and a rights offering in late 2025, combined with an interim CFO appointment, indicate an active but capital-constrained operating profile, with the company frequently engaging in small, dilutive financings.

Name

INEO Solutions

Legal name

INEO Tech Corp.

Website

https://ineosolutionsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INEO Tech Corp. is a retail technology company that provides a connected entrance infrastructure platform combining EAS loss prevention, cloud monitoring, and digital entrance media monetization. It targets enterprise and mid-market multi-location retailers via direct enterprise sales, earning revenue from hardware sales, recurring subscriptions, and advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Loss Prevention and Entrance Infrastructure Software

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Analytics & AI Security Solutions Integration (LPR, Facial, Behavior) (BPAKAGAK)

Keywords

• Retail loss prevention
• Connected EAS infrastructure
• Retail media network
• Cloud device monitoring
• Entrance analytics platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Hardware (Connected Entrance Pedestals): Sale of connected EAS pedestals and entrance infrastructure hardware to retailers for loss prevention deployment
2. Cloud Platform Subscription: Recurring subscription revenue from cloud monitoring, device visibility, remote support, and operational reporting services
3. Retail Media Network: Managed digital advertising inventory at retail entrances, generating revenue through campaign playback and proof-of-play reporting to brands seeking high-traffic retail visibility

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

INEO Solutions (legal entity: INEO Tech Corp.) sells a connected entrance infrastructure platform for retail stores that combines electronic article surveillance (EAS) hardware pedestals, cloud-based device monitoring and operational reporting, and managed digital media playback at store entrances. The platform is sold to retail chains and includes hardware deployment, a subscription-based cloud platform, and a retail media network that monetizes entrance traffic.

Product overview

INEO offers a single unified platform called the INEO Platform for connected retail entrance infrastructure. The platform serves as a managed system that combines loss prevention (Connected EAS infrastructure for front-of-store protection), operational visibility (cloud monitoring, device visibility, remote support, and operational reporting), and retail media monetization (digital entrance media, campaign playback, and proof-of-play reporting). The platform enables different retail teams—Asset Protection, Store Operations, Retail Media, and Executives—to utilize the same entrance infrastructure for their respective needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INEO Platform Connected entrance infrastructure platform for retailers that unifies connected EAS (electronic article surveillance) hardware, cloud monitoring, device visibility, remote support, operational reporting, and digital entrance media with proof-of-play reporting. Sold to retail chains for loss prevention, store operations visibility, and retail media monetization.
• Connected EAS Pedestals and Entrance Hardware Connected EAS pedestals and entrance infrastructure hardware for retail loss prevention at store front doors, with cloud connectivity for real-time event visibility and alerts. Sold to retailers deploying front-of-store security infrastructure.
• Cloud Monitoring and Device Visibility Service Cloud-based remote monitoring, device visibility, operational reporting, and remote support service for retailers managing entrance infrastructure across multiple store locations on a subscription basis.
• Digital Entrance Media Network Managed digital media inventory and campaign playback at retail entrance points, with proof-of-play reporting, sold to brands and retailers seeking high-traffic in-store advertising placements.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sensormatic Solutions (Johnson Controls): Sensormatic is the dominant global provider of electronic article surveillance (EAS) pedestals, RFID, and source-tagging solutions for retail loss prevention. It competes head-on with INEO in the connected entrance infrastructure category and serves the same enterprise retail customer base with established multi-region deployment capabilities.
• Checkpoint Systems: Checkpoint Systems is a long-standing direct competitor in EAS hardware, RFID-based inventory visibility, and retail loss prevention solutions. It offers an overlapping product portfolio targeting the same retailer decision-makers for front-of-store security and operational visibility that INEO addresses.
• Nedap Retail: Nedap provides retail loss prevention (EAS), RFID-based stock visibility, and store-level digital solutions for multi-location retailers. It competes with INEO in connected entrance infrastructure and store intelligence, with a strong European footprint that contrasts with INEO's North American focus.

Broad incumbents

• VusionGroup (formerly SES-imagotag): VusionGroup is a global connected retail platform spanning electronic shelf labels, IoT infrastructure, and in-store digital solutions for large retailers. While broader than INEO's entrance-specific scope, it competes for the same connected-retail infrastructure budget and serves similar enterprise retail customers.
• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison operates a large retail branding and information solutions business including RFID, labels, and loss prevention-adjacent products. It serves global retail chains with connected retail intelligence and overlaps with INEO in store-level inventory visibility and tagging.

Emerging players

• STRATACACHE: STRATACACHE provides in-store digital signage, retail media networks, and customer engagement technology for retailers and brands. It overlaps with INEO's retail media network and digital entrance media monetization, though STRATACACHE focuses more broadly on in-store screens and shopper engagement.
• RetailNext: RetailNext offers retail traffic analytics, in-store behavior measurement, and operational dashboards for brick-and-mortar retailers. It is comparable to INEO's analytics and operational visibility layer and addresses the same store operations buyer.
• Cooler Screens: Cooler Screens operates a digital media network on smart screens inside retail stores, monetizing shopper attention through brand campaigns. It overlaps with INEO's retail media network concept, though Cooler Screens focuses on cooler doors rather than entrance pedestals.
• Neptune Retail Solutions: Neptune Retail Solutions (formerly Quotient Technology) is a retail media network that connects brands with shoppers via retailer-owned channels. It addresses the same brand-side advertiser customer as INEO's retail media business and competes for in-store digital media budgets.

Others

• Brain Corp: Brain Corp develops AI-enabled retail robotics and IoT sensor platforms deployed in large retail chains. While focused on autonomous inventory scanning rather than entrance infrastructure, it shares the connected retail IoT theme and serves the same multi-location retail operations buyer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ineosolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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