Stinger

Name

Stinger

Legal name

Carcomputer B.V.

Website

https://stinger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Radar and Laser Protection Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Active Safety Sensing Hardware Manufacturing (Radar/LiDAR/Cameras/Ultrasonic) (IMACAMAF)

Keywords

• Radar detection systems
• Laser jamming devices
• Speedtrap protection
• Automotive electronics
• High-performance vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Netherlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Stinger sells complete speedtrap protection systems and individual components including radar antennas, laser sensors, displays (Strip, View, LED), and extension sets. Products are highly customizable with various configuration options for front/rear protection.
2. Software Services (SpotList): Free software updates provided to customers. SpotList database updates are provided at no cost. Additional premium services may be available through Stinger Desktop application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stinger designs, engineers, and sells customizable speedtrap protection systems for high-performance vehicles. Systems combine proprietary Fiber Laser detection/jamming technology with the S8-50 Radar Antenna for detection, coordinated by a Computer Center or Laser Center and controlled through modular displays (Strip, View, LED, or Card). Products are sold exclusively through certified installers and regional distributors, with the company emphasizing professional installation given the complexity of custom automotive electronics integration.

Product overview

Stinger is a boutique developer of speedtrap protection systems for high-performance cars. The product portfolio centers on customizable Stinger systems that combine Fiber Laser (detection and jamming) and S8-50 Radar Antenna (detection) technologies, controlled through Strip, View, LED, or Card displays. The system offers multiple protection configurations: laser-only, radar-only, or laser+radar combined; front-only or front+rear coverage. Key software features include SpotList (GPS-based fixed speed trap alerts), Section Alerting (average speed monitoring), LaserShield (laser jamming), PoliceCheck (evidence recording for contesting tickets), Safety Signals, SpeedSense, and FalseList (AI-powered false alert filtering). The Stinger Desktop application manages updates and data. The company operates under Carcomputer B.V. (Netherlands) with regional sites for USA, Australia, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, and New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Card: Credit card sized high-end speedtrap protection device with military grade patch antenna offering protection against laser, induction loops, Section Controls, and radar.

Products and services

• Stinger Speedtrap Protection System Customizable complete speedtrap protection system for high-performance cars combining laser detection/jamming (Fiber Laser) and radar detection (S8-50). Configurable across multiple laser/radar combinations and front/rear antenna layouts. Sold exclusively through certified installers and regional distributors.
• S8-50 Radar Antenna Advanced radar detection antenna featuring Artificial Intelligence 2.0 for false-alert filtering, Parallel Scanning across six independent processor cores for simultaneous multi-threat tracking, and Omni-Polarity detection that handles vertical, horizontal, circular, and intermediate polarizations.
• Fiber Laser Proprietary laser detection and jamming technology using extremely sensitive fiber lasers operated by a proprietary laser gun recognition system, enabling detection, jamming, and recognition of police laser guns.
• Strip Display Thin, sleek minimalist display designed to blend into the interior of top-tier cars. Features three touch areas, voice guidance, and backlit alerts.
• View Display Credit-card sized full-graphic touchscreen display providing fast and full control over the Stinger system, including access to both basic and advanced laser and radar settings, with optional voice guidance.
• LED Display Ultra-stealth, most affordable display option offering limited control and settings options, paired with a button and buzzer.
• Card Credit card sized speedtrap protection device offering all-round protection (laser, induction loops, Section Controls, radar) using a military-grade patch antenna and running full Stinger technology.
• Computer Center Main processing unit for the Stinger system that coordinates the radar antenna, laser sensors, GPS, and display.
• Laser Center Processing unit that manages laser detection and LaserShield jamming functionality, required for laser-only or combined laser+radar configurations.
• Stinger Desktop Desktop application for Mac and PC that manages Stinger system updates, SpotList database updates, PoliceCheck data review, and customization of system settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 drivers have chosen Stinger
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MSC-AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized USA distributor for Stinger products. Located in Mesa, Arizona. Provides sales and distribution services for the US market with contact at (480) 372 29 29 and [email protected].
• Mobile Solutions of Canada (MS of Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Canadian distributor for Stinger products. Located in Calgary, Alberta. Contact at (403) 698 3695 and [email protected].
• Total Control Pty. Ltd (TCG Industrial)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Australian distributor for Stinger products. Contact at +61 8 93 70 4038 and www.radars.com.au.
• Carcomputer USA, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS subsidiary managing Stinger USA operations including sales, support, and distribution. Headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
• Carcomputer B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company headquartered in the Netherlands. Manages global operations and international Stinger sites including world.stinger.com.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valentine Research: Valentine Research manufactures the Valentine One radar detector - a high-end enthusiast product with strong directional arrows. It is a direct premium peer to Stinger, competing for the same high-performance car owner segment with comparable ASP and technology focus.
• Escort (Cedar Electronics): Escort is the leading North American radar detector brand (maker of the iconic Passport and Redline series). It is a direct competitor to Stinger in the consumer automotive radar detection market, with overlapping premium positioning and a larger distribution footprint through retail channels.
• ALP (Anti Laser Priority): ALP specializes in laser jamming/shifting systems for high-performance and luxury cars in European markets. It is a direct competitor to Stinger's Fiber Laser offering, with overlapping target customers and a similar premium, niche-driven brand.
• K40 Electronics: K40 builds custom-installed radar detection and laser jamming systems for luxury and high-performance vehicles, distributed through authorized dealer networks. It is a direct peer sharing Stinger's custom-installation GTM and laser-shielding technology approach.

Broad incumbents

• Uniden: Uniden produces consumer radar detectors (R-series, DFR series) as part of a broader consumer electronics portfolio. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping products but does not specialize in the ultra-premium custom-install niche Stinger occupies.
• Cobra Electronics: Cobra (now part of Cedar Electronics along with Escort) makes mainstream radar detectors and CB radios. It is a broad incumbent in the radar detection space, with overlap but more mass-market positioning than Stinger's boutique luxury focus.
• Whistler Group: Whistler produces consumer radar detectors, laser detectors, and dash cams across price tiers. It is a broad incumbent with category overlap but lacks Stinger's custom-installed premium positioning and luxury-car installer network.

Emerging players

• Radenso: Radenso makes premium radar detectors focused on false-alert filtering and GPS features, competing in the enthusiast segment. It overlaps with Stinger's AI/false-alert differentiation but tends to reach customers via online DTC rather than dealer installation.
• Blinder: Blinder manufactures laser jamming systems (Blinder HP series) primarily for European high-performance car owners. It is an emerging player with technology overlap to Stinger's Fiber Laser but generally more accessible pricing and DIY orientation.
• Adaptiv Technologies: Adaptiv (formerly known in automotive camera/safety integration) develops integrated automotive safety and detection solutions. It is an adjacent emerging player in vehicle sensing technology with thematic overlap to Stinger's automotive radar/laser domain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stingerhq
• Facebookfacebook.com/StingerHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stinger

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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