Solaren Risk Management

What Solaren Risk Management does

Solaren Risk Management, LLP is a Nashville-based private security services firm founded in 2017 by Jack K. Byrd III and Curtis E. Dodson. The firm operates across three primary service lines — armed and unarmed security, off-duty law enforcement officer (LEO) staffing, and ATSSA-accredited traffic control — supplemented by private investigations, process service across five states, equipment rental, and security training courses. Its go-to-market is event- and venue-driven, anchored by recurring contracts with major Nashville institutions (Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, Pilgrimage Festival, St. Jude Marathon) and infrastructure clients such as Skanska, with 100+ downtown Nashville businesses served and personnel deployments scaling from 150 officers on routine coverage to 250+ for citywide events like the New Year's Eve celebration.

The technology stack is layered rather than proprietary: Solaren holds a premiere partnership with REKOR AI for AI-driven surveillance and recognition, integrates ID Check scanning at age-restricted venues (Johnny Cash Bar & BBQ, Nudies Honky Tonk, Skulls Rainbow Room) for ID validation and capacity tracking, and deploys LiveView Technologies mobile surveillance units with 24/7 monitoring, floodlights, and loudspeakers for critical infrastructure and disaster-response assignments. An in-house Operations Support Center coordinates field personnel, and the firm runs an ATSSA-certified instructor program plus a body-camera pilot. Revenue is generated primarily through custom-quoted, multi-year professional-services contracts priced on personnel hours and officer qualifications, with additional equipment-rental and training-course income; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Geographic reach covers Tennessee plus three other states for security operations, five states for process service, and episodic deployments into Florida (Hurricane Milton) and Alabama (Huntsville/Orion Amphitheater), positioning Solaren as a regional rather than national security-services provider.

Name

Solaren Risk Management

Legal name

Solaren Risk Management, LLP

Website

https://solarenrm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Solaren Risk Management is a Nashville-based private security firm providing armed/unarmed officers, off-duty law enforcement staffing, ATSSA-accredited traffic control, private investigations, and process service across the Southeastern United States, serving entertainment, retail, hospitality, and construction clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Personnel Services: Providing armed and unarmed security officers, off-duty law enforcement officers, and event staff for client locations and events. Revenue generated through service fees based on personnel hours and officer qualifications.
2. Traffic Control Services: Traffic control division provides flaggers, equipment rental, and traffic management services for construction sites and events. ATSSA-accredited services.
3. Training Courses: Security training programs including unarmed security, armed security, report writing, less than lethal weapons, active shooter response, and de-escalation techniques offered for professional development.
4. Equipment Rental: Traffic control equipment rental including cones, drums, MUTCD signage, portable changeable message signs (PCMS), speed trailers. Equipment is MUTCD compliant.
5. Private Investigations: Investigation services provided through partnered investigators across the Southeastern United States.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solaren Risk Management is a Tennessee-based security services firm that provides armed and unarmed security officers, off-duty law enforcement officers, traffic control and equipment rental, private investigations, process service, and special event/crowd control security to commercial, government, and entertainment clients. The company pairs its personnel-based services with technology integrations including REKOR AI, ID Check scanning, and LiveView mobile surveillance units.

Product overview

Solaren Risk Management offers a comprehensive security services portfolio built around three core divisions: Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officers, Security Services (unarmed and armed with 150+ employees operating in 4 states), and Traffic Control Services (ATSSA-accredited). The company operates additional divisions for Private Investigations, Process Service, and Special Event Security. Their Applied Technology offerings include REKOR AI partnership, LiveView Technologies mobile surveillance units, and ID Check scanning technology. Equipment rental and professional training courses round out their service ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Unarmed & Armed Security Services Provision of trained unarmed and armed security officers for client locations, events, and facilities; security division has grown to over 150 employees operating in 4 states.
• Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officers Deployment of off-duty law enforcement officers who provide elite security services for events, venues, and facilities; leverages partnerships with Metro Nashville Police Department and Huntsville Police Department.
• Traffic Control Services ATSSA-accredited traffic control division providing certified flaggers, fleet vehicles with arrow boards, and traffic management for construction sites, road work zones, and events.
• Special Event & Crowd Control Security Security services for concerts, festivals, marathons, and special events utilizing off-duty peace officers for crowd control, stage access, VIP security, alcohol compliance, and perimeter security.
• Private Investigations Division Investigative services delivered through partnerships with investigators across the Southeastern United States to clients outside of Solaren's normal area of operation.
• Process Service Division Process serving with all jobs dispatched within 72 hours of receipt at no additional charge; currently serves 5 states.
• Operations Support Center Centralized operations support for coordinating security personnel deployment and incident response across the firm's client base.
• Safety & Traffic Control Equipment Rental Rental of traffic control devices including cones, drums, MUTCD signage, Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS), and speed trailers for construction and event clients.
• Security Training Courses Expert-led training programs including unarmed security, armed security, report writing, less than lethal weapons, active shooter response, de-escalation techniques, and document fraud identification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 team members deployed for major citywide events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Metro Public Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025Metro Public Health Department hosted Opioid Awareness and Naloxone Administration training for Solaren staff. Training focused on recognizing opioid overdose signs and administering Naloxone as a life-saving intervention.
• Gibson GivescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Partnership with non-profit Gibson Gives to distribute Narcan kits to approximately 50 bars in downtown Nashville to combat the opioid crisis. CEO Jack Byrd III participated in the initiative along with TEMPO program.
• REKOR AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolaren is a premiere partner with REKOR AI for applied technology solutions. Solaren serves as the regional service provider for REKOR AI technology in their operating areas.
• LiveView TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSolaren partnered with LiveView Technologies for turnkey mobile surveillance solutions. These mobile units provide 24/7 live camera monitoring, floodlights, and loudspeakers with customizable prerecorded messages for critical infrastructure protection.
• Metro Nashville Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Metro Nashville Police Department for off-duty law enforcement officer placement and coordinated emergency response during events and incidents.
• Nashville Convention and Visitors CorpmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp to provide on-site security for major events including Let Freedom Sing and other Music City events.
• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)coreTechnology or IntegrationSolaren's Traffic Control Division is fully accredited through ATSSA. The company also offers in-house ATSSA training for flaggers and provides ATSSA-certified instructors.
• Irish Network NashvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Irish Network Nashville for St. Patrick's Day Parade support, providing traffic control and off-duty law enforcement officers for parade security.
• Huntsville Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Huntsville Police Department for law enforcement staffing at The Orion Amphitheater through coordinated officer deployment.
• Nashville Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nashville Fire Department for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training and coordinated emergency response capabilities.
• ICON PropertiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolaren security staff operate ID Check units at ICON Properties venues including Johnny Cash Bar & BBQ, Nudies Honky Tonk, and Skulls Rainbow Room for enhanced patron verification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas AB: Global security services giant with significant US guard services operations. Competitor to Solaren for enterprise and event security contracts, with broader geographic and service portfolio capabilities.
• Allied Universal: Largest security guard services provider in North America with national geographic footprint. Directly comparable as a guard and event security provider across multiple verticals, but operates at dramatically greater scale and breadth than Solaren's regional footprint.
• ABM Industries: Large public facility services company with a dedicated security services division providing uniformed guards, event security, and security systems across the US. Overlaps with Solaren in venue and commercial security but at much greater scale.
• GardaWorld Security Services: Canadian-headquartered global security services provider with substantial US guard operations. Competes with Solaren for event and commercial security contracts and offers similar armed/unarmed personnel deployment models.

Direct peers

• Sunstates Security: Regional security guard firm headquartered in the Southeast US with operations across multiple states. Comparable to Solaren in service mix (armed/unarmed guards, event security) and target mid-market / venue customers in overlapping geography.
• Walden Security: Tennessee-based security guard services firm with strong regional presence in the Southeastern US. Most directly comparable to Solaren given overlapping geography (Nashville footprint), service lines (armed/unarmed guards, event security), and target customers.
• St. Moritz Security Services: Mid-sized US security guard services provider offering uniformed security officers and event security. Comparable business model to Solaren across multiple states, though with broader geographic spread.
• National Security & Protective Services (NSPS): Mid-sized US guard services provider with multi-state operations and event/concert security specialization. Closely aligned to Solaren in service mix and customer profile (venues, events, commercial accounts).

Regional players

• Per Mar Security Services: Family-owned regional security services firm operating across the Midwest and Southeast US. Comparable in size, ownership profile, and service offering (guards, investigations, electronic security) — directly relevant peer for Solaren's mid-market positioning.

Others

• REKOR AI: AI-driven traffic and security technology provider that is Solaren's premiere technology partner. Comparable as an ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor — relevant for assessing Solaren's tech-enabled service differentiation rather than competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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