LobbyGuard Solutions

What LobbyGuard Solutions does

LobbyGuard Solutions, LLC, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a visitor management and front-office automation platform sold primarily to regulated enterprises in food and beverage processing, manufacturing, healthcare, government, and corporate facilities. The platform combines cloud-hosted software (built on Microsoft Azure) with hardware kiosks — including an All-In-One Kiosk with a 15.6-inch touchscreen, 2D barcode scanner, optional passport scanner, camera, and badge printer — plus a software-plus-hardware bundle (LobbyGuard SL) for buyers using their own laptop and monitor, and additional kiosk variants (Defender, Versa, Optio, Olea AIO). Core functionality covers self-service visitor sign-in, ID scanning and parsing, screening against US Government Consolidated Lists (ITAR, sex-offender registries, FSMA-related checks) and customer-configured red/green flag lists, scheduled visitor workflows via a Microsoft Outlook Add-in, employee directory integration through Active Directory or LDAP, badge issuance, multi-language sign-in across 20+ languages, and contact tracing / health screening add-ons. The system holds no AI/ML capabilities and is built on rule-based screening logic.

The business operates on a hybrid subscription-plus-hardware revenue model: recurring annual software subscriptions include unlimited cloud storage, visitor accounts, and user accounts, while kiosks and accessories are sold separately or bundled. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by phone-based outreach (1-888-231-7487), website demo requests with personalized 30-minute presentations, content marketing (blog, webinars, case studies), and an online store for supplies. Distribution leverage comes through its parent company, Raptor Technologies, which serves 5,000+ K-12 districts and 35,000 organizations, though LobbyGuard itself targets corporate, healthcare, manufacturing, and government markets after a 2019 vertical refocus. Named customers include Kroger, Swire Coca-Cola, BlueCross BlueShield, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, ABB, Briggs & Stratton, Lear, PPG Industries, Yamaha, Husqvarna, and NSK. The company is led by founder Kevin Allen as President.

Name

LobbyGuard Solutions

Legal name

LobbyGuard Solutions, LLC

Website

https://lobbyguard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LobbyGuard Solutions provides cloud-based visitor management software and kiosk hardware for regulated enterprises in food and beverage, manufacturing, healthcare, government, and corporate facilities, supporting FSMA, ITAR, CTPAT, and CMMC compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Visitor Management Software

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Access Control Management & Credentialing (Badging/Visitor Management) (IMAIAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Access Control Management & Credentialing (Badging/Visitor Management Ops) (BPABAMAG)

Keywords

• Visitor management system
• Visitor check-in software
• Front office automation
• Self-service kiosk solutions
• Facility security screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Visitor Management Software Subscription: Core software platform with unlimited cloud data storage, ID scanning, screening capabilities, and badge printing. Sold as recurring subscription with unlimited visitor and user accounts.
2. Hardware Kiosk Sales: All-in-one kiosk hardware including touchscreen, scanner, camera, and badge printer. Available as standalone purchase (LobbyGuard SL) or as part of complete solution.
3. LobbyGuard SL Solution: Software plus hardware bundle where customers can add their own badge scanner, badge printer, and webcam to existing laptop and monitor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LobbyGuard Solutions provides a cloud-based enterprise visitor management platform delivered as a software subscription bundled with kiosk hardware. The system captures visitor information via self-service kiosks or contactless QR-code mobile sign-in, scans government-issued IDs, screens visitors against US Government Consolidated Lists (ITAR, sex offender, etc.) and custom red/green flag lists, prints photo visitor badges, and notifies hosts via email/text. It is sold to corporate, government, healthcare, manufacturing, food & beverage, higher education, and event facility customers that need front-desk security, regulatory compliance (FSMA, ITAR, C-TPAT), and contact-tracing capabilities.

Product overview

LobbyGuard Solutions provides an enterprise visitor management platform comprising the core LobbyGuard Visitor Management System, multiple kiosk hardware variants (All-In-One Kiosk, SL Solution, Defender, Versa, Optio, Olea AIO Kiosk), and software components (LobbyGuard FrontDesk, Contactless Sign-In). The system integrates ID scanning, background screening against government consolidated lists, badge printing, and real-time visitor tracking to serve industries requiring facility security and regulatory compliance. The All-In-One Kiosk serves as the primary hardware offering with touchscreen, scanner, camera, and printer, while the SL Solution provides a software-plus-hardware package for BYOD configurations. Contactless Sign-In extends the platform with mobile QR code-based visitor check-in.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LobbyGuard Visitor Management System Enterprise cloud-based visitor management platform that provides self-service kiosk check-in, ID scanning, background screening against government lists, badge printing, and real-time visitor tracking for security, compliance, and contact tracing. Sold to organizations in corporate, government, healthcare, manufacturing, food & beverage, and education markets.
• LobbyGuard All-In-One Kiosk All-in-one kiosk hardware station with a 15.6-inch touchscreen, built-in 2D barcode scanner, optional passport scanner, camera, and visitor badge printer, designed for self-service visitor check-in at building entrances and reception areas.
• LobbyGuard SL Solution Software-led visitor management package including unlimited cloud data storage plus compatible hardware components (badge scanner, badge printer, webcam) for organizations that want to leverage their own laptop and monitor instead of an all-in-one kiosk.
• LobbyGuard Defender Kiosk hardware variant of the LobbyGuard visitor management platform referenced in support documentation.
• LobbyGuard Versa Kiosk hardware variant of the LobbyGuard visitor management platform referenced in support documentation.
• LobbyGuard Optio Kiosk hardware variant of the LobbyGuard visitor management platform referenced in support documentation.
• Olea AIO Kiosk All-in-one kiosk hardware variant of the LobbyGuard visitor management platform referenced in support documentation.
• LobbyGuard FrontDesk Front-desk software component of the LobbyGuard platform that provides desktop visitor management capabilities including Terms & Conditions PDF signature collection, pagination controls for signed-in/signed-out lists, and filtering by first name and last name.

Quantifiable outcome

• Better than 98% annual customer retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Raptor TechnologiescoreOthersLobbyGuard Solutions is a subsidiary of Raptor Technologies, founded in 2002. Raptor provides 35,000 organizations with ongoing expertise, relentless innovation, and safety management systems. LobbyGuard focuses on corporate, healthcare, manufacturing, and government markets while Raptor serves K-12 education.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationLobbyGuard integrates with Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP server, and Microsoft Outlook Add-in. Cloud infrastructure powered by Microsoft Azure. Outlook Add-in enables employees to schedule visitors directly with prescreening and barcode generation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Verkada: Verkada is a cloud-based physical security platform combining video surveillance, access control, and visitor management (Verkada Guest). It is broader than LobbyGuard but the Guest product directly competes and bundles access control with camera-verified identity checks for enterprise buyers evaluating unified platforms.
• Openpath: Openpath (now part of Motorola Solutions under Ava Holdings) provides mobile credential access control with visitor entry flows. Adjacent to LobbyGuard in access control functionality, particularly relevant where buyers look to unify VMS with mobile badge-based building access.

Direct peers

• Envoy: Envoy is a cloud-native visitor management system serving offices, co-working spaces, and enterprise workplaces with mobile-first sign-in and workplace experience features. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to LobbyGuard in mid-market and enterprise office VMS today.
• iLobby: iLobby is an enterprise visitor management platform with strong manufacturing, logistics, and regulated-industry focus — overlapping directly with LobbyGuard's manufacturing and government segments and emphasizing compliance-driven check-in workflows.
• Sine: Sine is a visitor management and workplace management platform serving enterprise facilities globally. Direct competitor with mobile self-check-in, contact tracing, and induction features overlapping LobbyGuard's FrontDesk and Contactless Sign-In capabilities.
• Traction Guest: Traction Guest (recently acquired by UKG) is a visitor management system serving enterprise and multi-tenant workplaces. Comparable end-to-end visitor management solution targeting similar regulated and corporate customers as LobbyGuard.
• Proxyclick: Proxyclick (now part of Ping Identity under the PingOne platform) is an enterprise visitor management platform serving corporate offices globally. Closely comparable to LobbyGuard on functionality (ID scanning, badge printing, watchlist screening, host notifications) and on target customer profile.
• Sign In App: Sign In App is a UK-based visitor management and staff sign-in platform with global enterprise deployments. Provides similar ID scanning, badge printing, and pre-registration workflow to LobbyGuard, competing for the same enterprise accounts.
• Brivo: Brivo is a cloud-based access control and physical security platform serving enterprise and multi-site customers. Its visitor management capabilities overlap LobbyGuard's badge-based access workflow, and it competes for the same security-minded facility buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's Building Technologies division (including Pro-Watch and Lenel) is a broad incumbent in enterprise physical access control and security management. Its Visitor Management offerings sit inside a much larger facilities portfolio — comparable to LobbyGuard at the buyer level even if LobbyGuard remains a deeper visitor-workflow specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LobbyGuard
• Facebookfacebook.com/LobbyGuard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lobbyguard

Compliance3 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

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

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