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SEC Newgate
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SEC Newgate Spa
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1989
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SEC Newgate is a global strategic communications and advocacy group headquartered in Milan, Italy, founded in 1989 and operating across 38 offices in 15 countries on five continents with more than 600 professionals. The firm delivers an integrated three-pillar offering: insight/research, communications, and advocacy, serving multinational corporations, governments, and large organizations across 13 named horizontal sectors including Financial Services, Technology Media & Telecommunication, Energy/Utilities, Healthcare, and Government & Public Sector.

The core technology and product surface consists of two proprietary longitudinal research platforms—the Impact Monitor (20,000 citizens across 20 countries) and the ESG Monitor (14,000+ consumers across 14+ countries)—plus the Insight and Research Platform, which combines data science, social media landscape analysis, and stakeholder mapping. Service-line products include Communications Services (corporate, financial, digital, crisis, internal, executive positioning, branding), Advocacy Services (public affairs, lobbying, regulatory affairs, policy communications), and the newly launched Global Corporate and Geopolitical Advisory Council, a senior advisory layer aggregating former politicians, senior diplomats, and crisis practitioners.

The business model is a B2B professional services fee model based on custom enterprise contracts with multinational corporations, governments, and large organizations; pricing is not publicly disclosed. SEC Newgate is privately held following its January 2022 delisting from London's AIM market, which was funded by an approximately EUR 50 million commitment from Three Hills Capital Partners earmarked for M&A expansion. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has pursued a roll-up strategy across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, complemented by 2025 brand consolidation moves such as the rebrand of V+O Group to V+O Group | SEC Newgate.

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SEC Newgate is a Milan-headquartered global strategic communications and advocacy firm serving multinational corporations, governments, and large organizations across 15 countries via 38 offices and 600+ professionals, with proprietary Impact Monitor and ESG Monitor research platforms.

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HeadquartersMilan, Italy
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Milan
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Serves global market

Offices54 records

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strategic communications, public affairs advocacy, reputation management, ESG research, crisis communications
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  • Public Relations Agencies541820
  • Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services5418
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Public Relations and Strategic Communications
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1Strategic Communications Consulting
TypeProfessional Services
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Integrated communications services including corporate communications, financial communications, media relations, crisis management, digital communications, internal communications, executive positioning, and branding/creative strategies.

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2Research and Insight Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Market, media and social research services including communications research, stakeholder research, message testing, public opinion polling, employee research, and reputation assessment.

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3Advocacy and Public Affairs
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Public affairs, institutional relations, community relations, lobbying, stakeholder engagement, regulatory affairs, policy communications, and political campaigns.

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Brand1 of 4 records shown
1Global Strategy Group
Description

SEC Newgate's US subsidiary providing public affairs, communications, and research practices with offices in New York, Washington D.C., and Chicago.

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Core offering1 text field

SEC Newgate is a global strategic communications and advocacy group that advises multinational corporations, governments, and organizations on growing and protecting their reputation. Its core offering is an integrated three-pillar model of Insight (market, media and social research), Communications (corporate, financial, crisis, digital, internal communications), and Advocacy (public affairs, lobbying, stakeholder engagement), supplemented by proprietary global citizen survey platforms (Impact Monitor, ESG Monitor).

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  • 78% of citizens believe organizations should speak out on social issues
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Product overview1 text field

SEC Newgate is a global strategic communications and advocacy group offering an integrated approach based on insight, communications, and advocacy services. The core offerings include the Impact Monitor and ESG Monitor research platforms for global citizen surveys, the Global Corporate and Geopolitical Advisory Council for strategic counsel, and sector-specific expertise across Financial Services, Technology Media & Telecommunication, Energy, Healthcare, Government, and more. Services span communications research, stakeholder mapping, corporate/financial communications, crisis management, public affairs, and ESG consulting.

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1Communications Services
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Peers10 records
1Edelman
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The world's largest privately held PR firm, offering integrated communications, public affairs, and research services to multinational clients globally. Directly comparable to SEC Newgate in services and target customers, but at significantly greater scale and brand recognition.

2Weber Shandwick
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

A global communications and public affairs firm within IPG, serving multinational corporations with integrated communications, public affairs, and reputation management. Comparable in service breadth and target market to SEC Newgate.

3FleishmanHillard
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

An Omnicom-owned global PR and integrated communications agency with strong public affairs and corporate communications practices. Directly comparable in scope and customer base to SEC Newgate's communications and advocacy offerings.

4Brunswick Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

A global advisory firm specializing in critical issues, public affairs, and financial communications for multinational corporations. Closely aligned with SEC Newgate's positioning across financial communications, public affairs, and C-suite advisory.

5Finsbury Glover Hering
TypeDirect peer
Description

A global strategic communications and advisory firm specializing in public affairs, crisis, and financial communications. Highly comparable service mix and multinational client focus to SEC Newgate.

6BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

A WPP-owned global communications agency offering integrated communications, public affairs, and digital services. Comparable in service portfolio and global enterprise focus.

7Hill+Knowlton
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

A global communications consultancy under dentsu offering public affairs, crisis, and integrated corporate communications. Comparable multinational client base and integrated service offering.

8Kekst CNC
TypeDirect peer
Description

An international strategic communications consultancy specializing in M&A, crisis, and corporate communications for large global clients. Highly comparable in advisory positioning and target market to SEC Newgate.

9Sard Verbinnen & Co.
TypeDirect peer
Description

A leading global strategic communications firm specializing in M&A advisory, crisis, and corporate reputation work for multinationals. Closely comparable in advisory services, target clients, and revenue model to SEC Newgate.

10H/Advisors Havas
TypeRegional player
Description

An integrated communications and public affairs network under Havas, with particularly strong presence in Europe. Comparable across public affairs, corporate communications, and ESG advisory services.

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment13 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Subsidiaries21 records

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SEC Newgate

Public Relations and Strategic Communicationssecnewgate.com

SEC Newgate is a Milan-headquartered global strategic communications and advocacy firm serving multinational corporations, governments, and large organizations across 15 countries via 38 offices and 600+ professionals, with proprietary Impact Monitor and ESG Monitor research platforms.

What SEC Newgate does

SEC Newgate is a global strategic communications and advocacy group headquartered in Milan, Italy, founded in 1989 and operating across 38 offices in 15 countries on five continents with more than 600 professionals. The firm delivers an integrated three-pillar offering: insight/research, communications, and advocacy, serving multinational corporations, governments, and large organizations across 13 named horizontal sectors including Financial Services, Technology Media & Telecommunication, Energy/Utilities, Healthcare, and Government & Public Sector.

The core technology and product surface consists of two proprietary longitudinal research platforms—the Impact Monitor (20,000 citizens across 20 countries) and the ESG Monitor (14,000+ consumers across 14+ countries)—plus the Insight and Research Platform, which combines data science, social media landscape analysis, and stakeholder mapping. Service-line products include Communications Services (corporate, financial, digital, crisis, internal, executive positioning, branding), Advocacy Services (public affairs, lobbying, regulatory affairs, policy communications), and the newly launched Global Corporate and Geopolitical Advisory Council, a senior advisory layer aggregating former politicians, senior diplomats, and crisis practitioners.

The business model is a B2B professional services fee model based on custom enterprise contracts with multinational corporations, governments, and large organizations; pricing is not publicly disclosed. SEC Newgate is privately held following its January 2022 delisting from London's AIM market, which was funded by an approximately EUR 50 million commitment from Three Hills Capital Partners earmarked for M&A expansion. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has pursued a roll-up strategy across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, complemented by 2025 brand consolidation moves such as the rebrand of V+O Group to V+O Group | SEC Newgate.

SEC Newgate firmographics

Firmographics
Name
SEC Newgate
Legal name
SEC Newgate Spa
Website
https://secnewgate.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1989
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
SEC Newgate is a Milan-headquartered global strategic communications and advocacy firm serving multinational corporations, governments, and large organizations across 15 countries via 38 offices and 600+ professionals, with proprietary Impact Monitor and ESG Monitor research platforms.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where SEC Newgate is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Milan
HQ country
Italy
HQ region
Europe

Offices54 records

Markets served

SEC Newgate business model

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B2B
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Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Strategic Communications Consulting: Integrated communications services including corporate communications, financial communications, media relations, crisis management, digital communications, internal communications, executive positioning, and branding/creative strategies.
  2. Research and Insight Services: Market, media and social research services including communications research, stakeholder research, message testing, public opinion polling, employee research, and reputation assessment.
  3. Advocacy and Public Affairs: Public affairs, institutional relations, community relations, lobbying, stakeholder engagement, regulatory affairs, policy communications, and political campaigns.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

SEC Newgate product offering

Product offering

Core offering

SEC Newgate is a global strategic communications and advocacy group that advises multinational corporations, governments, and organizations on growing and protecting their reputation. Its core offering is an integrated three-pillar model of Insight (market, media and social research), Communications (corporate, financial, crisis, digital, internal communications), and Advocacy (public affairs, lobbying, stakeholder engagement), supplemented by proprietary global citizen survey platforms (Impact Monitor, ESG Monitor).

Product overview

SEC Newgate is a global strategic communications and advocacy group offering an integrated approach based on insight, communications, and advocacy services. The core offerings include the Impact Monitor and ESG Monitor research platforms for global citizen surveys, the Global Corporate and Geopolitical Advisory Council for strategic counsel, and sector-specific expertise across Financial Services, Technology Media & Telecommunication, Energy, Healthcare, Government, and more. Services span communications research, stakeholder mapping, corporate/financial communications, crisis management, public affairs, and ESG consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Global Strategy Group: SEC Newgate's US subsidiary providing public affairs, communications, and research practices with offices in New York, Washington D.C., and Chicago.
  • V+O Group | SEC Newgate Group
  • Impact Monitor
  • ESG Monitor

Products and services

  • Communications Services

Quantifiable outcome

  • 78% of citizens believe organizations should speak out on social issues
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use SEC Newgate

Customer profile

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

SEC Newgate technology and API

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Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

SEC Newgate partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

SEC Newgate competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Edelman: The world's largest privately held PR firm, offering integrated communications, public affairs, and research services to multinational clients globally. Directly comparable to SEC Newgate in services and target customers, but at significantly greater scale and brand recognition.
  • Weber Shandwick: A global communications and public affairs firm within IPG, serving multinational corporations with integrated communications, public affairs, and reputation management. Comparable in service breadth and target market to SEC Newgate.
  • FleishmanHillard: An Omnicom-owned global PR and integrated communications agency with strong public affairs and corporate communications practices. Directly comparable in scope and customer base to SEC Newgate's communications and advocacy offerings.
  • BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe): A WPP-owned global communications agency offering integrated communications, public affairs, and digital services. Comparable in service portfolio and global enterprise focus.
  • Hill+Knowlton: A global communications consultancy under dentsu offering public affairs, crisis, and integrated corporate communications. Comparable multinational client base and integrated service offering.

Direct peers

  • Brunswick Group: A global advisory firm specializing in critical issues, public affairs, and financial communications for multinational corporations. Closely aligned with SEC Newgate's positioning across financial communications, public affairs, and C-suite advisory.
  • Finsbury Glover Hering: A global strategic communications and advisory firm specializing in public affairs, crisis, and financial communications. Highly comparable service mix and multinational client focus to SEC Newgate.
  • Kekst CNC: An international strategic communications consultancy specializing in M&A, crisis, and corporate communications for large global clients. Highly comparable in advisory positioning and target market to SEC Newgate.
  • Sard Verbinnen & Co. A leading global strategic communications firm specializing in M&A advisory, crisis, and corporate reputation work for multinationals. Closely comparable in advisory services, target clients, and revenue model to SEC Newgate.

Regional players

  • H/Advisors Havas: An integrated communications and public affairs network under Havas, with particularly strong presence in Europe. Comparable across public affairs, corporate communications, and ESG advisory services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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SEC Newgate financial estimates

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SEC Newgate leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

SEC Newgate subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries21 records

SEC Newgate funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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SEC Newgate M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about SEC Newgate

What does SEC Newgate do?

SEC Newgate is a global strategic communications and advocacy group that advises multinational corporations, governments, and organizations on growing and protecting their reputation. Its core offering is an integrated three-pillar model of Insight (market, media and social research), Communications (corporate, financial, crisis, digital, internal communications), and Advocacy (public affairs, lobbying, stakeholder engagement), supplemented by proprietary global citizen survey platforms (Impact Monitor, ESG Monitor).

Is SEC Newgate a public or private company?

SEC Newgate is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.

When was SEC Newgate founded?

SEC Newgate was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is SEC Newgate based?

SEC Newgate is headquartered in Milan, Italy, in the Europe region.

How does SEC Newgate make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Strategic Communications Consulting is the primary driver. The others are research and Insight Services and advocacy and Public Affairs.

Who are SEC Newgate's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Edelman, Weber Shandwick, FleishmanHillard, BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) and Hill+Knowlton. Direct peers are Brunswick Group, Finsbury Glover Hering, Kekst CNC and Sard Verbinnen & Co.. H/Advisors Havas is listed as a regional player.

Does SEC Newgate have an API?

No public API is recorded for SEC Newgate.

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Cyprus MailV+O Cyprus | SEC Newgate marks 15 years, debuts new corporate identityV+O Cyprus is marking 15 years in the Cypriot market and unveiling a new corporate identity as part of SEC Newgate, one of the world's leading international communications networks. The company held an event in Nicosia attended by media partners, journalists, and content creators to celebrate this milestone. Through its integration into the SEC Newgate global network, the company aims to strengthen its footprint and expand beyond the local market into international markets.TechRadar'That gap is significant': Lots of us still know nothing about data centers, new survey findsResearch from SEC Newgate found that 89% of UK adults are unfamiliar with data centers, with 14% having never heard of them at all, revealing a significant knowledge gap among both the public and local councillors who make planning decisions. The survey of over 1,500 UK adults and nearly 500 councillors also found that attitudes can shift dramatically when factual information is provided, with support for new data centers rising from 54% to 73% and nearly eight in ten backing the government's classification of data centres as Critical National Infrastructure.BdailySEC Newgate bolsters property teamSEC Newgate appointed Justine McGuinn to its Manchester office, bringing 17 years of experience in property and regeneration. She will work with the Northern leadership team to support clients and drive regional growth. The appointment reflects the company's investment in its Manchester team.BW DisruptWhy Indian Small Businesses Face Big Expectations In Impact EraAccording to the SEC Newgate 2025 Impact Monitor, 88% of Indian respondents believe small and medium businesses should act responsibly — nearly matching the 89% expectation for large firms and exceeding the global SME average of 77%, indicating unusually high and evenly distributed public expectations in India. The report also highlights that Indian MSMEs, contributing 30% of GDP and 46% of exports while employing over 28 crore people, face systemic pressures including Rs 7.34 lakh crore in delayed receivables as of March 2024, alongside calls for greater ESG transparency and governance accountability from businesses of all sizes.The Business TimesMost Singaporeans think firms should prioritise keeping costs low over cutting emissions: studySEC Newgate's 2025 Impact Monitor survey found that 52% of over 1,000 Singaporeans believe businesses should prioritize keeping costs low over cutting carbon emissions, despite 73% of respondents stating that decisive climate action is important for the country. Only around 40% of respondents think that large businesses place adequate emphasis on climate action, with 41% saying these firms do not speak publicly about environmental issues enough and 35% believing they insufficiently manage their environmental impact. The study noted that 60% of Singaporeans indicated interest in ESG issues, down 1% from 2024, while 72% expressed positive sentiment toward the energy transition.Cyprus MailV+O Group | SEC Newgate: New momentum and continuous evolutionV+O Group, a communications firm based in Cyprus, announced it is incorporating SEC Newgate into its name, becoming 'V+O Group | SEC Newgate', reflecting the synthesis of two complementary organizations. The rebranding combines V+O's local expertise and footprint in Cyprus and Southeastern Europe with SEC Newgate's international presence in New York, Washington, Brussels, and London. SEC Newgate was recently named Global Agency of the Year 2025 at the Global SABRE Awards and Best Continental Europe Agency of the Year 2025 at the EMEA SABRE Awards.PRovoke MediaCannes 2025: PR 2030 Explores the Future of CommunicationsSenior communications executives gathered at PRovoke Media’s Cannes headquarters to discuss the evolving role of public relations and the impact of AI on the industry. The dialogue was informed by research from SEC Newgate and focused on the necessity for communications leaders to connect closely with business strategies. Concerns were raised about the implications of AI for future generations of communication professionals.ThreehillsSEC Newgate secures further M&A capital through a $100m equity investment from Investcorp – Three HillsSEC Newgate has signed a definitive agreement to receive a $100 million equity investment from Investcorp, which will take a majority stake in the global strategic communications firm. This transaction values SEC Newgate at over $250 million and is expected to close in late 2023, with existing shareholders rolling over their equity. The capital injection is intended to accelerate SEC Newgate's expansion strategy in EMEA and APAC regions through organic growth and further M&A.BeBeezInvestcorp mette sul piatto 100 mln $ per la maggioranza dell’agenzia di comunicazione italiana SEC Newgate. Valutata oltre 250 mlnInvestcorp has signed an agreement to invest approximately $100 million for a majority stake in SEC Newgate, valuing the Italian communications agency at over €250 million. The capital increase will allow SEC Newgate to accelerate its expansion strategy in EMEA and APAC regions through organic growth and M&A, with the transaction expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of 2023.UnquoteInvestcorp to take majority stake in PR firm SEC NewgatePrivate capital investor Investcorp is acquiring a majority stake in Italy-based communications firm SEC Newgate for approximately USD 100 million, valuing the company at over USD 250 million. The transaction, expected to close in Q3-4 2023, involves existing shareholders rolling over their equity and will allow SEC Newgate to accelerate expansion in the EMEA and APAC regions. Investcorp managing director Nicola Ferraris will join SEC Newgate's board while CEO Fiorenzo Tagliabue remains in his role.