Ihre Wache

What Ihre Wache does

Ihre Wache is a privately held German security services provider (IHRE WACHE GmbH), founded in 1996 in Riesa by Martin Linnemann and converted to a GmbH in 2006. Headquartered in Radeberg with operational offices in Dresden and Riesa, the company operates exclusively within the Saxony/Dresden region. Its portfolio comprises approximately 28 distinct services, including event security, object and facility protection, patrol services, fire protection, drone security, alarm system connection and monitoring (EMA, BMA, ÜMA), retail security (doorman and detective services), personal and escort protection, transportation and courier services, night auditor and hostess services, and security concept development. The underlying delivery model is human-capital intensive: trained security personnel with psychological screening and continuous training, supported by conventional alarm hardware and drone surveillance for hard-to-monitor terrain.

The customer base spans sports clubs (SG Dynamo Dresden, Dresdner Eislöwen, Dresden Monarchs), entertainment and cultural venues (Filmnächte am Elbufer, Semperoper, Alter Schlachthof, Kraftwerk Mitte, Junge Garde), retail chains (Kaufland, Toom, Konsum, Depot, Baumarkt Globus), hotels (Achat Hotels), healthcare and nonprofit organizations (AOK PLUS, DRK), and government (BAMF). The firm holds DEKRA certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and DIN 77200, is a member of VSW, ASW, and IHK Dresden, and is an EU/EFRE funding partner.

Revenue mechanics combine subscription/recurring streams (alarm monitoring, object protection contracts, patrol services) with project-based event revenue priced via custom quotes. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with inquiries handled through website forms, phone, and email. The company can surge up to 650 staff per event and claims to have executed more than 8,000 events over its history, approximately 900 per year, with capacity to manage venues of up to 150,000 visitors. Headcount is stated in the 101-250 range.

Name

Ihre Wache

Legal name

IHRE WACHE GmbH

Website

https://ihrewache.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ihre Wache is a Saxony-based German security services firm offering roughly 28 services including event security, drone surveillance, alarm monitoring, object protection, and personal protection. It serves sports clubs, entertainment venues, retail chains, hotels, healthcare, and government clients across the Dresden region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

akta.pro primary industry

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Security services
• Event security
• Property protection
• Alarm monitoring
• Personal protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services Revenue: Recurring and project-based revenue from providing trained security personnel for events, object protection, patrol services, and personal protection. Services range from single events to ongoing contractual arrangements.
2. Transportation Services: Passenger transportation, guest shuttle services, and courier services for confidential deliveries. Revenue generated through direct service fees.
3. Alarm Monitoring Services: 24/7 monitoring and intervention services for connected alarm systems. Revenue from subscription-based monitoring contracts with intervention response capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ihre Wache (IHRE WACHE GmbH) is a German security services provider founded in 1996, headquartered in Radeberg with a branch office in Dresden. The company delivers approximately 28 discrete security and event services, including event security, property and object protection, retail security, personal protection, patrol services, alarm system connection, fire protection, drone security, transportation security, security concept planning, night auditor/hostess services, and hygiene measures. It is staffed by 101–250 employees with the capacity to deploy up to 650 personnel per event, and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and DIN 77200.

Product overview

Ihre Wache is a German security services company offering approximately 28 distinct services in the security segment. The portfolio is organized around core security services (access connection/alarm systems, personnel security, object/facility protection, fire protection, drone security, patrol services, retail security, event security, personal protection, and security concept planning) supplemented by ancillary hospitality services (night auditors, hostess services, transportation/shuttle) and specialized hygiene measures. The company primarily delivers human-based security personnel services rather than software products, with all services supported by staff training, certification compliance, and partnerships with clients including sports clubs, event venues, hotels, and retail chains across the Dresden region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Security Provision of trained security personnel for crowd management, access control, and safety at events such as sports matches and large public gatherings, serving event organizers, sports clubs, and venue operators.
• Property and Object Protection Standing guarding and protective services for buildings, sites, and physical assets, serving commercial property owners, retailers, and public-sector clients.
• Personal Protection Close protection and personal security services for private individuals, executives, and VIPs requiring personal safety and threat mitigation.
• Patrol Services Mobile patrol and on-site inspection services to deter, detect, and respond to incidents at client premises.
• Retail Security Loss-prevention and in-store guarding services for retail chains, designed to reduce shrink, manage access, and protect staff and customers.
• Alarm System Connection Connection of client alarm systems to the company's response capability, with personnel dispatched to investigate and handle triggered alarms.
• Fire Protection Fire protection services including preventive measures and on-site fire safety personnel for client sites and events.
• Drone Security Unmanned aerial surveillance using drones to monitor premises, events, and large areas, supporting situational awareness and rapid response.
• Transportation Security Security escort and protective services for the secure transport of people, goods, and valuables.
• Security Concept Planning Consulting and planning of integrated security concepts for events, venues, and corporate clients, including risk assessment and operational design.
• Night Auditor / Hostess Services Front-of-house and overnight auditor / hostess services for hotels, residences, and corporate premises, combining reception duties with basic security oversight.
• Hygiene Measures On-site hygiene and sanitation measures deployed alongside security operations, particularly at events and venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every venue in Dresden has been planned for safety and operations by Ihre Wache
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SG Dynamo DresdencoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Sports club partnership for event security. Cooperation extended to 2023 for major football matches and events.
• Dresdner EislöwencoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Ice hockey club partnership for season 20/21 in the area of major events.
• AOK PLUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partnership for occupational health management (BGM). AOK PLUS provides consulting support for preventive activities and health-promoting measures in the company. Joint campaigns and health days are organized regularly.
• ACS GmbH - Ausbildungscampus für SicherheitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership for apprentices. Joint monthly meetings as part of the 'Fit für die Ausbildung' program, providing knowledge exchange and seminars on physical and mental health topics.
• DEKRAcoreOthersCertification body providing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and DIN 77200 certifications for quality, environmental, and occupational health standards.
• VSW (Verband für Sicherheitsgewerbe Sachsen)coreOthersSaxon Trade Association for Security Industry. Company is a certified member.
• ASW (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sicherheit Wirtschaft)minorOthersWorking group for security in business. Company is a member.
• IHK DresdencoreOthersChamber of Commerce and Industry Dresden. Company is a member and recognized training provider.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dussmann: Multinational facility services group with a dedicated security division in Germany covering guarding, event security, and alarm services. Overlapping service lines but Dussmann is much broader (cleaning, catering, technical services) and operates across multiple countries.
• Allied Universal (Germany operations): Global security services giant with German operations following the G4S acquisition, providing manned guarding, event security, and integrated security solutions. Larger scale and broader geographic reach but comparable core offering to Ihre Wache.
• Securitas (Germany): German arm of the global security services leader Securitas AB, providing manned guarding, mobile patrol, alarm monitoring, and event security. Closely comparable core services but operating at international scale with technology-enabled guarding solutions.

Direct peers

• Gegenbauer: Berlin-based German facility services group with security, cleaning, and building services divisions. Operates guarding, object protection, and reception services comparable to Ihre Wache's portfolio, with similar regional concentration.
• Kötter Services: One of Germany's largest family-owned security and facility services groups, offering guarding, object protection, alarm monitoring, and event security. Directly comparable to Ihre Wache across nearly every service line, but operating at national scale with multiple regional offices.
• Stölting Service Group: German family-run service group offering security, cleaning, and personnel services with a comparable mid-sized regional footprint. Directly comparable in the German private-security mid-market.
• Power Personen- und Objektschutz: Mid-sized German security services provider specializing in personenschutz (personal protection) and objektschutz (object protection), with additional event security and patrol services. Closely comparable business model and service mix to Ihre Wache.
• Wisag: Major German facility services provider with a substantial security division covering object protection, reception, alarm, and event services. Comparable service portfolio, though significantly larger with broader facility-management scope beyond security.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IhreWache
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ihre-wache-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/ihrewache/?hl=de

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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