What Northcott Global Solutions does

Northcott Global Solutions (NGS) is a London-headquartered, privately held provider of integrated global security and travel risk management services, founded in 2010 and operating as Northcott Global Solutions Ltd in England and Wales. The company combines a proprietary technology platform with human-led operations to serve multinational organisations whose employees operate in high-risk international environments, with disclosed customers including Bechtel, ERM, Aris Mining, Perseus Mining and Stryde across oil & gas, mining, construction, engineering and financial services verticals.

The company's product architecture is anchored by the NGS Aurora ecosystem — a web-based platform paired with a mobile application delivering country and regional risk assessments, GPS/real-time tracking, geo-fencing, silent emergency activation and secure two-way communication, all backed by a 24/7 operations room. Two purpose-built notification systems, SIREN (SMS, email, app and call) and Touchdown (fixed line, pager, email and mobile), extend crisis-communication reach. These are wrapped around service lines covering security operations (close protection, secure ground transport), evacuation (medical, security and asset recovery), crisis management, tracking and broader risk management, supported by a vetted global network of medical, aviation and security providers across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific.

Commercially, NGS operates a hybrid revenue model: subscription/managed-service retainers for ongoing 24/7 risk monitoring and emergency response, supplemented by per-mission or per-incident fees for medical evacuations, executive protection and crisis interventions, plus professional-services revenue from risk assessments, ISO 31030 compliance consulting and crisis management training. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-enterprise, with quote-based pricing, free consultations, and a content-led demand-generation engine (website, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, geopolitical analysis papers, case studies and newsletters). The company carries a substantial compliance posture — ISO 31030, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, CCPA and PCI DSS — and holds a Queen's Award for Enterprise, positioning it for enterprise procurement in regulated, high-stakes operating environments.

Name

Northcott Global Solutions

Legal name

Northcott Global Solutions Ltd

Website

https://northcottglobalsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Northcott Global Solutions is a London-headquartered provider of global security and travel risk management services for multinational enterprises, combining its proprietary NGS Aurora platform with 24/7 crisis response, medical evacuation, tracking and executive protection across high-risk regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Risk Management Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Assistance & Case Management (Medical, Security, Evacuation) (THALALAG)

Keywords

• Travel risk management
• Security operations services
• Emergency response services
• Medical evacuation services
• Crisis management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security and Travel Risk Management Services: Ongoing managed services providing 24/7 risk monitoring, emergency response, security intelligence, and crisis management. Revenue likely generated through retainer agreements with enterprise clients, supplemented by per-incident fees for evacuations and emergency responses.
2. Emergency Medical Evacuation and Response: Medical evacuation services including air ambulance coordination, hospital admission arrangement, and repatriation. Revenue generated per mission/case basis.
3. Executive Protection Services: Close protection, secure ground transport, and in-country security support for executive travel and high-risk operations.
4. Consultancy and Training Services: Risk assessments, crisis response planning, ISO 31030 compliance consulting, and crisis management training for organisations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Northcott Global Solutions provides 24/7 global security and travel risk management services for enterprise clients, combining the proprietary NGS Aurora Platform and App with human-led emergency response. Core services include medical and security evacuation, executive protection, close protection, secure ground transport, GPS tracking, and crisis management. The company serves organisations operating in high-risk geographies by providing risk assessments, ISO 31030 compliant travel risk management, and a globally vetted provider network.

Product overview

Northcott Global Solutions (NGS) offers a unified platform-plus-services model centered on the NGS Aurora ecosystem, which includes the Aurora Platform (web-based risk management and tracking system) and Aurora App (mobile emergency and communication tool). Supporting the Aurora ecosystem are two emergency notification systems: SIREN (automated SMS/email/push alerting) and Touchdown (multi-channel crisis coordination). NGS delivers these through integrated service offerings including Security Operations (close protection, secure transport), Evacuation Services (medical/security/asset recovery), Crisis Management Solutions, Tracking Solutions, and broader Risk Management Services. The portfolio is architecturally structured as a technology platform (Aurora) backed by human-led services and 24/7 global operations support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NGS Aurora: The company's proprietary app and platform for real-time alerts, emergency escalation, GPS tracking, and operational management for traveller safety.
• Touchdown
• SIREN

Products and services

• NGS Aurora Platform Web-based operational platform providing comprehensive country and regional risk assessments, travel management, GPS tracking, and real-time monitoring for global security operations, designed for enterprise security, HR, HSE, and travel risk teams.
• NGS Aurora App Mobile application providing instant alerts, silent emergency activation, GPS location tracking, and secure two-way communication for individual travellers and duty of care purposes.
• SIREN Emergency Notification System Automated emergency notification system supporting SMS, email, app push, and voice calls for crisis communication and mass alerting, with automated opt-in/opt-out management.
• Touchdown Emergency Notification System Emergency notification system coordinating contact with individuals in crisis situations via fixed line, pager, email, and mobile communications.
• Security Operations Comprehensive security services including close protection, secure ground transport, escort services, and staff recruitment for global operations in high-risk environments.
• Evacuation Services Medical, security, and asset recovery evacuation services with 24/7 operations centre coordination of aviation, medical, and security assets.
• Crisis Management Solutions Crisis response planning, real-time alerts, integrated communication tools, and customisable response plans for businesses facing operational or security crises.
• Tracking Solutions GPS-based tracking solutions including GPRS/GPS smartphone tracking, covert personal tracking, and satellite tracking with panic buttons and check-in functionality.
• Risk Management Services Strategic risk management and integrated solutions combining security, aviation support, insurance assistance, and crisis management for organisational resilience.

Quantifiable outcome

• $750,000 USD saved through optimised air ambulance deployment (two aircraft instead of six)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International SOS: The global leader in medical and travel security services, providing similar 24/7 assistance, evacuation, and travel risk management to enterprises worldwide. Direct competitor to NGS across the same customer base.
• Control Risks: Global specialist risk consultancy offering security advisory, crisis response, and travel risk services to multinational enterprises. Competes with NGS in security operations and crisis management.
• Crisis24 (GardaWorld): Part of GardaWorld, Crisis24 provides integrated risk management, travel risk, emergency response, and security services to enterprises globally. Direct competitor in the same service categories as NGS.
• Global Rescue: Provider of medical, security, and evacuation services for travelers, with real-time tracking and emergency response capabilities. Closely comparable to NGS's evacuation and tracking offerings.
• Healix International: Specializes in international medical and security assistance, including medical evacuation, travel risk management, and health services for corporate clients. Direct competitor in the medical evacuation and assistance space.
• OnCall International: Travel risk management and emergency assistance provider offering evacuation, security, and concierge medical services. Comparable to NGS in serving enterprise clients with international travelers.
• World Travel Protection: Travel risk management and assistance company providing 24/7 emergency response, medical assistance, and security services. Direct competitor to NGS, formed from the merger of iJET and other travel risk providers.
• Anvil Group: Travel risk management and crisis response provider focused on tracking, intelligence, and emergency assistance for corporate clients. Comparable to NGS's tracking and travel risk offerings.
• S-RM: Global intelligence and cyber security consultancy with a strong travel risk and crisis response practice. Comparable to NGS in serving enterprise clients with international risk exposure.

Emerging players

• Riskline: Travel risk intelligence provider offering real-time alerts, country risk reports, and advisory services. More focused on intelligence than full-service evacuation, but competes with NGS's risk monitoring capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northcottgs
• Facebookfacebook.com/Northcottglobalsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northcott-global-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/northcottglobalsolutions

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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