What Detecta does

Detecta Security (legal entity GSM Custodias S.A.P.I. de C.V.) is a Mexican logistics-security provider headquartered in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, focused exclusively on protecting ground-transport cargo from theft and tampering. The company operates two complementary service lines: physical cargo custody (available in armed 'Custodia Armada' and low-profile unarmed 'Custodia Blanca' configurations) with NOM-63-certified personnel assigned point-to-point along routes, and a 24/7 GPS-based 'Torre de Control' remote monitoring service. Its customer base of 200+ enterprise clients spans pharmaceuticals (AstraZeneca, Siegfried), retail and manufacturing (Birkenstock, Industrias Cannon), logistics and transportation (DHL, Traxion, Antiova, Convoy), electronics (LG Innotek México), and consumer goods, with cumulative operations covering 3.5M+ kilometers across Mexico.

The service is built on a proprietary integration platform called Plataforma Andrómeda that consolidates hybrid GPS tracking (up to three active locators per unit with jammer detection), IoT sensors, AI-driven predictive route risk analysis, computer-vision video analytics (intrusion, loitering, falls, license-plate recognition), driver monitoring systems (DMS) using facial analysis for fatigue and distraction, and direct connections to C2/C4/C5 command centers and federal authorities. Performance metrics disclosed include a 0.03% loss-incident rate, 99.97% emergency-attention index, 96% OTIF, and a 40% reduction in annual incidents for clients using the control-tower service. Operating certifications include ISO 9001, BASC, ANERPV, CONOCER (the company is itself an evaluation center), NOM-63 personnel standards, and INAI data-protection compliance.

Revenue is generated through three streams sold predominantly via direct B2B enterprise field sales: quote-based per-route cargo custody services (the largest stream), recurring subscription monitoring under the Torre de Control (monthly), and professional services for risk analysis and route planning. Pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical for enterprise clients. The company is privately held, discloses no external funding rounds, and operates a single-country Mexican distribution with a 'Detecta LATAM' brand presence suggesting optionality for broader regional expansion.

Name

Detecta

Legal name

GSM CUSTODIAS S.A.P.I. DE C.V.

Website

https://detectasecurity.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Detecta Security provides armed and unarmed cargo-custody escort services plus 24/7 GPS monitoring control tower services for ground transportation in Mexico. It serves enterprise clients in pharmaceuticals, logistics, retail, food and beverage, and manufacturing under its proprietary Plataforma Andrómeda.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cargo Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Cargo security services
• Logistics monitoring
• Armed cargo escort
• Fleet GPS tracking
• Supply chain security

Headquarters

HQ city

Tenango Del Valle

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cargo Custody Services: Physical escort services for cargo transport including armed custody, unarmed custody (custodia blanca), and vehicle escort. Services priced per route/operation with customized quotes based on cargo type, route risk, and service level required.
2. Control Tower Monitoring Services: 24/7 GPS satellite monitoring with dedicated monitorists, centralized fleet management platform, protocol validation, and minute-level incident response. Typically bundled with custody services.
3. Risk Analysis and Route Planning: Consulting services for route risk assessment, secure route design, and operational security planning for logistics operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Detecta Security provides physical cargo escort (custody) services and 24/7 GPS satellite fleet monitoring for ground transportation of high-value goods across Mexico. Its offerings include armed custody (Custodia Armada), unarmed/low-profile custody (Custodia Blanca), and a centralized Logistics Control Tower service supported by its proprietary Plataforma Andrómeda for real-time visibility and incident response.

Product overview

Detecta Security operates as a logistics security provider in Mexico offering two primary service lines: (1) Custodia de Transporte — physical cargo escort services available in armed and unarmed (custodia blanca) configurations, supported by the proprietary Plataforma Andrómeda for real-time visibility and GPS tracking; and (2) Torre de Control — a 24/7 satellite monitoring and control tower service that centralizes multi-carrier fleet operations. The portfolio also includes hybrid satellite tracking, digital evidence systems, and an annual logistics risk report. The two core services are designed to be complementary — custody provides physical protection while the control tower delivers remote monitoring and intelligence — and together they form a multilayered security ecosystem for cargo transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custodia de Transporte de Carga Specialized cargo transport custody service focused on preventing cargo theft. Certified custodians (NOM-63) are assigned to vehicular units to monitor cargo from point A to point B along high-risk Mexican routes, with sub-3-minute emergency response times.
• Custodia Armada Armed escort service within cargo transport units for high-value shipments along dangerous routes in Mexico, including digital alert protocols and direct coordination with federal authorities.
• Custodia Blanca Low-profile, unarmed tactical escort using civilian vehicles and technology to avoid drawing attention, ideal for companies with strict firearms compliance policies and shipments requiring a discreet security profile.
• Torre de Control Logístico 24/7 GPS satellite fleet monitoring service with dedicated monitorists that centralizes multi-carrier fleet operations on a single console, validates protocols, and reacts to incidents within minutes. Includes Plataforma Andrómeda for real-time visibility and traceability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.97% emergency attention index
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GardaWorld: Canadian-based global security services company providing cash services, guarding, and aviation security. Cash Services division is structurally analogous to Detecta's manned-escort + monitoring model.
• Loomis: Global secure-transport and cash-management company operating armored fleets and 24/7 monitoring centers. Closest international analog to Detecta's manned-escort + control-tower model, though at substantially larger scale.
• Securitas: Swedish multinational security services company providing guarding, monitoring, and consulting across the Americas. Comparable in offering manned guards and tech-enabled monitoring at much larger scale.
• G4S: Global security and facility services company with significant presence in Mexico and LATAM offering manned guarding, secure transport, and risk consulting. Comparable on enterprise guarding services.
• Prosegur: Spanish-origin global security firm with strong LATAM presence providing manned guarding, cash-in-transit, and monitoring services. Operates in Mexico with broader portfolio than Detecta.
• Brink's: Global leader in secure transport of cash and high-value goods with armored vehicles, route monitoring, and digital tracking. Comparable technology and business model, though focused on cash-in-transit at much larger global scale.

Direct peers

• Grupo Multisistemas de Seguridad Industrial (GMSI): One of Mexico's largest private security and guarding firms offering manned escort, GPS monitoring, and cargo protection services across the country. Directly comparable to Detecta on service mix and Mexican customer base.
• Seguritech: Mexican security technology and services company specializing in fleet monitoring, GPS tracking, and public/private sector security solutions. Closest Mexico-based tech-enabled security peer to Detecta.

Others

• Control Risks: Global risk consultancy providing supply-chain security advisory, route risk assessments, and crisis response for multinationals. Comparable on the route-risk analytics and intelligence-reporting layer of Detecta's offering.

Regional players

• Servicio Panamericano de Protección (SERPAPRO) / Protexa Seguridad: Pan-American security and armored transport operator active across Latin America providing secure cargo transport and asset protection. Comparable on cross-border LATAM cargo security services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/detecta-latam
• Facebookfacebook.com/100095165655390

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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