Velstar International

Name

Velstar International

Legal name

Velstar International LLC

Website

https://velstar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications and IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed MPLS VPN Services (HDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Telecommunications consulting
• Managed connectivity services
• Unified communications solutions
• Managed network security
• IoT infrastructure solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Telecommunications Services Sales: As an authorized independent agency, Velstar sells and markets commercially available telecommunication services including Voice, Video, Data, VoIP, Internet, and Professional IT/Managed Services. They earn commissions from their 90+ service partners for successfully matched customers.
2. Professional Services: Technology project management services including office relocation, new office build-outs, contractor and service provider selection, IT infrastructure planning, and building site evaluations for building owners and property managers.
3. Quote Portal Services: The company provides a Quote Portal that generates service order forms and agreements between vendors and customers. The portal uses customer-provided information to facilitate procurement of services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Velstar International is an independent technology consultant and authorized telecommunications agency that advises enterprise businesses and commercial real estate clients on, and procures, internet access, unified communications, networking, cybersecurity, IoT, and managed services from a 90+ partner portfolio. The firm acts as an unbiased client advocate, earning partner commissions on successfully matched customers and providing project management for office relocations, new build-outs, and building connectivity certifications.

Product overview

Velstar International is an independent technology consultancy serving enterprise businesses and commercial real estate markets. The company operates as an unbiased advocate representing technology solutions from 130+ service partners. The core offering combines Internet Access (fiber, Ethernet, broadband, fixed wireless, satellite, 4G/5G/LTE), Managed SD-WAN, UCaaS voice services with Microsoft Teams integration, Smart Stack IoT infrastructure, and Managed Security Solutions. Supporting services include Telecom Expense Management, Technology Project Management, and multi-vendor IP Phone portfolios (Cisco, Polycom, Yealink). The company also operates a Marketplace for commercial real estate property service availability. Services span from 5MB to 100GB connectivity with comprehensive project management and vendor management capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart Stack IoT: IoT infrastructure solutions including sensors, devices, GPS enabled devices, wearable devices, mobile & contactless payments, and environmental condition monitoring

Products and services

• Internet Access Ultra-fast and reliable fiber, Ethernet, broadband, fixed wireless, satellite, and 4G/5G/LTE connectivity services (5MB up to 100GB with SLA options) sourced through a 130+ partner portfolio via geographic locator tools, offered to enterprise customers.
• Managed SD-WAN Managed Software-Defined Wide Area Network services with intelligent path control, application visibility and optimization, and security features to improve network performance and control costs for enterprise customers.
• UCaaS / Voice Services with Microsoft Teams Cloud-based unified communications (UCaaS) combining voice, video calling, collaboration, presence, messaging, content/desktop sharing, and mobility, integrated with Microsoft Teams and major VOIP handset brands for enterprise customers.
• Smart Stack IoT IP-based IoT infrastructure providing sensors, devices, GPS-enabled devices, wearable devices, mobile and contactless payment devices, and environmental condition monitoring within a secure managed environment for enterprise clients.
• Managed Security Solutions Cybersecurity services including assessments and tooling for round-the-clock threat mitigation, device management, threat detection and response, and ongoing compliance education for enterprise environments.
• Cybersecurity Updates Security update and threat intelligence services providing ongoing cyber threat updates to help protect company infrastructure and end users.
• Telecom and Wireless Expense Management Automated vendor management, contract negotiation, and invoice validation with an online portal that provides visibility into landline and wireless assets, budget controls, and accounting integration.
• Technology Project Management Project management services for office relocation and new office build-outs, executed against PMBOK guidelines via Smartsheet, covering RFP/bid processes, contractor selection, IT infrastructure planning, LAN cabling, internet and phone service selection, and workspace design.
• IP Phone Portfolio - Cisco Cisco IP phone portfolio offerings and support for enterprise business communications.
• IP Phone Portfolio - Yealink Yealink IP Phone and uCaaS portfolio with support services for business communications.
• IP Phone Portfolio - Polycom Polycom desk phone portfolio integrated with Velstar's UCaaS voice services for business communications.
• Velstar Marketplace Online marketplace providing building-specific internet and phone service information for commercial real estate properties, with building address lookup and service availability, featuring WiredScore AP certification for participating buildings.
• Professional Services Professional services offering covering technology consulting for connectivity, unified communications, network cabling, cybersecurity, access security, and IoT solutions for enterprise and CRE clients.
• Velstar Quote Portal Online portal (Real Time Quote) that generates service order forms and agreements between vendors and customers, enabling Velstar to procure internet, voice, integrated access, networking, and network services based on customer-provided information.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 90+ Service PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationVelstar International has relationships with over 90 different service partners to provide telecommunications and technology solutions. These partners provide voice, video, data, VoIP, internet, and professional IT/managed services.
• 130+ Partner PortfoliocoreTechnology or IntegrationFor internet access and SD-WAN services, Velstar leverages 130+ partners inclusive of geographic locator tools, application engineers, hardware & software developers. Partners include providers for fiber, Ethernet, broadband, fixed wireless, satellite, and 4G/5G/LTE connectivity.
• WiredScoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiredScore provides building internet connectivity certification. Velstar Marketplace features WiredScore AP logo for building ratings.
• Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate property owner whose buildings are featured in the Velstar Marketplace for connectivity services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Intelisys: Intelisys is a ScanSource-owned master agent and technology services distributor focused on telecom, UCaaS, cloud, and security solutions. It mirrors Velstar's independent-agent go-to-market but serves a much larger national partner and supplier ecosystem.
• Telarus: Telarus is the largest US master agent/technology services distributor, connecting partners to telecom, cloud, and security suppliers. Like Velstar, it operates an agency model reselling SD-WAN, UCaaS, and connectivity on commission, but at vastly greater national scale.
• Sandler Partners: Sandler Partners is a master agency selling voice, data, cloud, and managed services through a national partner channel. It is directly comparable to Velstar as a commission-driven telecom/IT agent, though operating nationally.
• Avant Communications: Avant Communications is a master agent/distributor for telecom, UCaaS, SD-WAN, and IT services, with a SaaS-style platform for quoting and provisioning. It is a direct peer to Velstar's agency model with significantly greater scale and tooling.
• Bridgepointe Technologies: Bridgepointe Technologies is a tech advisory firm and master agent that helps mid-market and enterprise clients source connectivity, cloud, and security solutions. It competes head-to-head with Velstar for enterprise telecom sourcing engagements.
• AppSmart (Pax8 Marketplace): AppSmart, now part of Pax8, is a marketplace and distribution platform where agents and advisors source telecom, cloud, and security solutions for end customers. Comparable to Velstar as a technology advisor/broker with a digital portal layer.

Emerging players

• WiredScore: WiredScore is the leading commercial real estate digital connectivity certification body, rating buildings on connectivity quality. It is a Velstar partner (featured in the Velstar Marketplace) and addresses the same NYC CRE connectivity niche, making it an emerging player with overlapping scope.

Broad incumbents

• ScanSource: ScanSource is a hybrid technology distributor and solutions provider that owns Intelisys and resells communications, networking, and security products through a partner channel. It is a broad incumbent in the same telecom/IT distribution space as Velstar's master-agent peers.
• CDW Corporation: CDW is a large, publicly traded provider of integrated IT solutions spanning networking, communications, security, and cloud to enterprise and public-sector buyers. It offers overlapping capabilities with Velstar in networking, UCaaS, and managed services but operates at vastly greater scale and with direct vendor relationships.
• Insight Enterprises: Insight is a global technology integrator and solutions provider offering hardware, software, services, and managed solutions across networking, collaboration, and security. It is a broad incumbent in the same enterprise IT/connectivity space Velstar addresses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/velstar

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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