Envera Systems

What Envera Systems does

Envera Systems (legally Hidden Eyes, LLC) is a private, Florida-based managed security services provider founded in 1996 and rebranded under its current name in 2007. The company designs, installs, and remotely operates integrated security systems for residential communities, serving homeowner associations (HOAs), condominium associations, community development districts (CDDs), residential developers, and property managers — primarily across 30+ Florida counties and multiple Texas counties, with over 100,000 residents protected across 900+ communities.

The core technology stack combines on-premises hardware (high-speed barrier gates, ALPR cameras, driver's-license scanners, access readers) with cloud-based software (the proprietary Community+ platform acquired via the July 2024 ABDi acquisition, plus the MyEnvera resident mobile app) and a 24/7 Central Monitoring Operations Center staffed by licensed virtual guards. AI/ML is applied in three specific feature areas: OCR-based license plate recognition, OCR-based driver's license recognition, and AI-driven video analytics that differentiate human trespassers from environmental motion during active surveillance. Supporting modules include Gateaccess.net web pre-authorization, Mass Notification, Fast Access Electronic Pass, VoIP Authorization, Video Capture, and a new Satellite Internet service for connectivity resilience.

Envera's business model blends three revenue streams: (1) recurring managed-services contracts for virtual gate guarding, video monitoring, and access-control management; (2) hardware sales of barrier gates, access credentials, and physical security infrastructure; and (3) subscription software revenue from Community+, the MyEnvera platform, and Satellite Internet. Go-to-market is predominantly direct sales targeting community-association decision-makers in the Southeast and Southwest US, supported by earned media through the Florida Community Association Journal (FLCAJ Readers' Choice Diamond Awards for 10+ consecutive years), trade shows, and customer testimonial content. Pricing is customized per community and not publicly disclosed, though satellite internet tiers are published starting at $115/month with $299 setup fees. The company appears to be bootstrapped — no external funding rounds are disclosed — and has executed a series of leadership changes (Dax Brady-Sheehan as CEO in May 2024, Daniel Babb as COO in December 2024, Devon Watson as CEO in December 2025) alongside the ABDi acquisition and a Tampa Bay sales hub opening to support scaling.

Name

Envera Systems

Legal name

Hidden Eyes, LLC

Website

https://enverasystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Envera Systems is a private Florida-based managed security provider that designs, installs, and remotely monitors integrated gate-access, video surveillance, and access-control systems for HOAs, condo associations, CDDs, and residential developers across Florida and Texas, serving 100,000+ residents in 900+ communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Gate & Perimeter Video Entry Systems (Villas/Estates/HOAs) (HSAHAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Access Control & Smart Locks (Managed/Monitored) (HSAHAAAG), Access Control Staffing & Visitor Management (HSAHAKAG), Professional Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (HSAHAAAA), Access Control Management & Credentialing (Badging/Visitor Management Ops) (BPABAMAG)

Keywords

• Virtual gate guard services
• Community access control
• Video surveillance monitoring
• HOA security solutions
• License plate recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Coconut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Systems and Monitoring Services: Recurring monitoring services for virtual gate guards, video surveillance, and access control systems. Services include 24/7 professional monitoring, visitor verification, and incident response through Central Monitoring Operations Center.
2. Access Control Hardware: Sale of physical access credentials including key fobs, access cards, vehicle stickers, and biometric identifiers for community access management.
3. Barrier Gates and Physical Security Infrastructure: High-speed barrier gates and barrier arms with integrated sensors and LED lighting for vehicle access control at community entrances.
4. ABDi Guard Software Platform: Community management software (Community+) for gated communities and guard companies, offering modular solutions including web packages, mass notification, and visitor management.
5. Satellite Internet Services: Primary and backup internet connectivity services with setup fees and monthly subscription plans ranging from $115/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Envera Systems provides technology-enabled managed security solutions for residential communities, including Virtual Gate Guard remote visitor verification, active and passive video surveillance, cloud-based access control, high-speed barrier gates, and the ABDi Community+ community management software platform. The company operates its own 24/7/365 Central Monitoring Operations Center staffed by licensed virtual guards and offers integrated design, installation, monitoring, and service as a single-provider model serving over 100,000 residents across 900+ communities in Florida and Texas.

Product overview

Envera Systems provides an integrated community security platform combining hardware and software solutions. The core product portfolio centers on Virtual Gate Guard for remote visitor verification, Video Surveillance (Active and Passive), Access Control, and Barrier Gates—all managed through cloud-based platforms. Supporting these are MyEnvera (resident-facing mobile/web app for access management), ABDi Community+ and Guard Module Software (acquired through the 2024 ABDi acquisition) for community management and guard operations. Key features include Automatic License Plate Recognition and Automatic Driver's License Recognition using OCR technology, along with optional modules such as Gateaccess.net, Mass Notification System, Fast Access Electronic Pass, VoIP Authorization, Video Capture, and Point-of-Sale. The platform operates via satellite and broadband connectivity with 24/7 monitoring from a Central Monitoring Operations Center. The offering is a unified platform-plus-modules architecture where the Virtual Gate Guard, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Barrier Gates serve as core integrated products, while ABDi modules and MyEnvera provide the software layer for resident engagement and community management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABDi: Community management software platform serving 900+ communities, from small neighborhoods to large housing associations. Developed by a former security guard.
• MyEnvera
• Community+
• Virtual Gate Guard
• Active Video Surveillance
• Passive Video Surveillance
• Access Control

Products and services

• Virtual Gate Guard Remote visitor screening service where licensed professionals verify visitors at community entrances in real-time using two-way audio and one-way video, replacing traditional on-site guards.
• Video Surveillance Security camera systems offering active live monitoring with intervention capabilities and passive recording/storage, integrated with centralized monitoring and secure archive systems.
• Access Control Cloud-based centralized entry point management system for doors, gates, and amenities, supporting credentials such as fobs, cards, PIN codes, and mobile access through a web-based platform.
• Barrier Gates High-speed barrier arms with LED visibility, breakaway resistance, and auto-reset capabilities, integrated with Virtual Guard systems for vehicle access control at community entrances.
• MyEnvera Resident-facing mobile app and web portal enabling guest list management, visitor notifications, and community access control from any device.
• ABDi Community+ Software Next-generation community management platform for gated communities and guard companies, providing a customizable CMS with real-time data sync across locations, acquired through the ABDi acquisition.
• Satellite Internet Backup and primary internet connectivity solution using satellite technology to ensure continuous security system operation during outages, offered in Primary (500GB) or Backup/Secondary (50GB) configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart HOAs can save over $100,000 annually while improving security effectiveness compared to traditional guard services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Applications by Design, Inc. (ABDi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2024Envera acquired ABDi, a Boca Raton-based software development company specializing in community management software and access control systems. ABDi serves over 900 communities nationwide and supports over 18,000 residents. The acquisition enhances Envera's product offerings and security solutions as part of its growth strategy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Kisi: Cloud-based access control with mobile credentials and visitor management. Comparable to Envera's access control and MyEnvera resident app layers, but targets commercial offices and coworking rather than HOAs.
• SimpliSafe: DIY and professionally monitored home security with self-installed sensors, cameras, and entry devices. Partial overlap with Envera's monitored security offering but focused on direct-to-consumer single-family rather than gated communities.
• RemoteLock: Cloud-based access control platform that supports smart locks, credential management, and short-term guest access for residential and vacation properties. Overlaps with Envera's credentialed guest entry and time-based access use cases.

Broad incumbents

• ADT: Largest US residential and commercial monitored security provider. Competes with Envera in HOA and multifamily intrusion/access control, but at national scale and with broader offerings (alarm response, smart home, commercial).
• Johnson Controls Security Solutions: Global integrated building security, access control, and video surveillance provider. Competes with Envera in access control and managed security for properties; Mark Penzato (Envera SVP Service Delivery) is a former Johnson Controls leader.
• Vivint: Smart home and residential security provider with professionally monitored services, video, and access control. Competes for the same HOA and residential developer wallets, especially in new construction.

Direct peers

• Latch: Smart access control and resident management software for apartments and condos. Directly comparable to Envera's cloud access control plus resident app model, though primarily multifamily rather than single-family HOAs.
• Alarm.com: Cloud-based platform for monitored security, video surveillance, and access control marketed through service providers. Comparable to Envera on managed monitoring and video surveillance technology for residential and light commercial.
• ButterflyMX: Cloud-based visitor management, intercom, and access control for multifamily and gated communities. Closely comparable to Envera's Virtual Gate Guard and ABDi Community+ software on the visitor verification and resident app layers.
• Brivo: Cloud-native access control and physical security platform serving commercial and multifamily properties. Overlaps with Envera's cloud-based access control and credential management, including mobile credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EnveraSystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/enverasystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/envera-systems
• Instagraminstagram.com/myenvera
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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