What Karavan does

Karavan Technologies is a US-based B2B IT infrastructure and managed services provider headquartered in Laurel, Maryland, founded around 2010-2014 and operating with 51-100 employees across 35+ US states (and extending to Canada via a partner program). The company's core offering is the design, installation, and management of low-voltage physical infrastructure — structured cabling (Cat5e through Cat7A), fiber optic networks, wireless/Wi-Fi deployments, and rack-and-stack data center services — delivered by a network of OSHA-compliant, fully insured certified field technicians with capabilities including Fluke certification, OTDR testing, and deployment in challenging environments such as sub-zero freezers and active hospital operations.

The product portfolio also spans cybersecurity and compliance (penetration testing, Red/Purple Team operations, HIPAA/PCI/NIST/ISO/CMMC support), managed IT services (Tier 1 help desk, 24/7 monitoring, patch and asset management), access control and surveillance (including AI-driven video analytics such as facial recognition and license plate recognition), audio/visual solutions, and digital transformation consulting across Microsoft Azure and AWS. Karavan monetizes primarily through professional-services project revenue for infrastructure rollouts, supplemented by recurring managed-services contracts on monthly agreements and compliance/security engagements.

Karavan's go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large multi-site organizations, evidenced by engagements with Amazon (300+ projects across 31 states), US Foods, Assa Abloy, XAI (Memphis hyperscale datacenter buildout), Hamilton Hospital, ExxonMobil, Shell, Moody's, USPS, and the State of Maryland, among 100+ cumulative customers. Distribution is augmented by a certified-technician partner program and a multi-OEM technology partner ecosystem (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, VMware, Verkada, Crestron, Logitech, AWS, Azure). No external funding, M&A activity, or revenue disclosures are present in the source data, and ownership is privately held with no parent company identified.

Name

Karavan

Legal name

Karavan Technologies

Website

https://gokaravan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Karavan Technologies is a US-based B2B IT infrastructure and managed services provider delivering structured cabling, fiber optics, wireless, data center, cybersecurity, and managed IT services to enterprise customers across 35+ states and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

CCTV Networking, Cabling (PoE) & Storage Infrastructure (HSAHACAI)

Keywords

• Structured cabling services
• Fiber optic installation
• Wireless network deployment
• Data center services
• Managed IT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Services Revenue: One-time professional services revenue from infrastructure installation projects including structured cabling, wireless network installation, data center services, access control, video surveillance, and audio/visual solutions. Projects range from single-site installations to multi-state enterprise rollouts (e.g., 300+ Amazon projects across 31 states).
2. Managed & Support Services Revenue: Recurring managed IT services providing Tier 1 help desk support, proactive system monitoring, patch management, IT asset management, equipment lifecycle management, and dispatch services. Offered as flexible monthly agreements or project-based support models.
3. Cybersecurity & Compliance Services: Security services including risk assessments, network hardening, endpoint security, compliance support (HIPAA, PCI, NIST, ISO, CMMC), employee training, and penetration testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Karavan is a B2B IT infrastructure and managed services provider that designs, installs, and maintains low-voltage technology systems for enterprise customers. Its core offerings include structured cabling and fiber optic installation, wireless network deployment, data center rack and stack services, cybersecurity and compliance, managed IT support, access control and AI-driven video surveillance, and professional audio/visual solutions, delivered on-site by a nationwide network of certified, OSHA-compliant, and insured field technicians.

Product overview

Karavan is a B2B IT infrastructure and managed services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions. The company's offerings are organized around core infrastructure services (structured cabling, wireless networks, data center services), cybersecurity and compliance, managed and support services, and specialized solutions including access control and surveillance, audio/visual services, and digital transformation consulting. These services are delivered as distinct but complementary offerings that work together to provide end-to-end technology management for enterprise clients across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, retail, government, and data center environments nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Infrastructure Services Comprehensive infrastructure solutions encompassing structured cabling (Cat5e through Cat7a), wireless network installation, and data center services for enterprise environments across multiple verticals.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance Services Managed security services including risk and vulnerability assessments, network hardening, endpoint security, compliance support (HIPAA, PCI, NIST, ISO, CMMC), penetration testing, red team operations, purple team engagements, and security architecture reviews.
• Managed & Support Services End-to-end IT support and system management including Tier 1 help desk, 24/7 proactive monitoring, automated patch management, IT asset lifecycle management, user onboarding/offboarding, and cloud administration offered via flexible monthly agreements or project-based support.
• Access Control & Surveillance Systems Complete low-voltage security solutions combining managed access control, gate and door control systems, mobile and multi-factor authentication, indoor/outdoor CCTV surveillance, and AI-driven video analytics (motion detection, intrusion alerts, facial recognition, license plate recognition, behavior analysis) for commercial, industrial, and multi-site properties.
• Digital Transformation Consulting and implementation services covering digital strategy, process automation, cloud solutions (Microsoft Azure, AWS), and data analytics to help businesses adapt to changing market conditions and technologies.
• Infrastructure Solutions Design, implementation, and management of network, data center, cloud, and security infrastructure optimized for maximum performance, reliability, and security.
• Rack and Stack Physical IT equipment installation services including rack installation, equipment mounting (servers, switches), cable management, and post-installation support for data center environments.
• Structured Cabling & Fiber Optic High-performance structured cabling and fiber optic solutions including copper cable installation (Cat5e through Cat7A), single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic installation, fusion splicing, connector termination, patch panel installation, and Fluke certification and documentation.
• Structured Cabling Solutions Enterprise-grade structured cabling installation services spanning design, project management, cable health checks, Fluke network certifying, fault finding, and horizontal/vertical cable management from Category 5E UTP to Category 7 shielded cabling.
• Wireless Network Solutions Wireless network design and deployment including site surveys, wireless heat mapping, WAP installation, enterprise Wi-Fi security configuration, controller and cloud-based management setup, and post-deployment testing and documentation.
• Video Surveillance Commercial security systems including HD IP CCTV surveillance, DVR and NVR systems, network cameras, IP network security solutions, VMS (Video Management Software), cloud surveillance systems, and remote facilities monitoring.
• Audio/Visual Services A/V system design and installation encompassing conference room buildouts, presentation and display systems (projectors, LED walls, interactive displays), professional audio, video conferencing solutions (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex), control and automation, and digital signage and streaming.
• Data Center Services Comprehensive data center solutions including rack and stack (server, switch, UPS, PDU), structured cabling, fiber optic installation and patching, equipment unboxing and staging, cable labeling, quality assurance with Fluke testing, remote hands, and on-demand tech dispatch.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 projects completed for 100+ customers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Black Box Corporation: Black Box is a direct competitor in enterprise IT infrastructure services, specializing in structured cabling, network design, and data center deployment — the same low-voltage/infrastructure install services that anchor Karavan's business.
• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a national low-voltage and electrical contractor with a significant structured cabling and communications systems practice, directly comparable to Karavan's cabling, wireless, and data center installation work.
• IES Communications: IES Communications is the low-voltage systems division of IES Holdings, providing structured cabling, audio/visual, security, and wireless network installation — a near-identical service mix to Karavan's core infrastructure offerings.
• ConvergeOne: ConvergeOne is an IT services provider specializing in collaboration, networking, data center, and managed services — overlapping with Karavan's data center, managed IT, and A/V conferencing offerings for enterprise customers.

Regional players

• Marco Technologies: Marco Technologies is a Midwest-focused managed IT services and infrastructure provider offering structured cabling, cloud, and managed services — comparable services to Karavan but with a primarily regional geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• CDW Corporation: CDW is a large national IT solutions provider selling hardware, software, and integration services to enterprise and SMB customers — competes with Karavan on the services/installation layer and dwarfs it in scale and vendor negotiating power.
• Insight Enterprises: Insight Enterprises is a Fortune 500 global IT integrator offering hardware, software, services, and managed solutions — overlapping with Karavan's data center, networking, and managed IT services at the enterprise level.
• Worldwide Technology (WWT): WWT is a large systems integrator providing networking, data center, security, and managed services to global enterprises — competing with Karavan in the same enterprise infrastructure services category but at materially larger scale.
• Wesco International: Wesco (including Anixter) is a major distributor and value-added provider of network infrastructure, security, and low-voltage systems — adjacent to Karavan's business and a competitor for large cabling/network rollouts.

Emerging players

• Structured Technologies LLC: Structured Technologies is a smaller emerging integrator focused on cabling, wireless, and AV deployments — comparable to Karavan's project mix but with a narrower geographic footprint and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/karavan_vc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/karavan-technology

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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