Arcfyre International

What Arcfyre International does

Arcfyre International is a privately held, founder-led boutique security firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the core operational brand of the Arcfyre Group. Founded in 2004 by CEO Jared Higgins, the company provides bespoke protective services, risk consulting, and journey management to Fortune 100 companies, non-governmental organisations, family estates, and high net worth individuals operating in complex and emerging markets. Services are delivered across more than 60 countries on four continents (Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia), supported by owned regional offices in Nairobi (East Africa) and Lagos (Nigeria, operating as Arcfyre Logistics Nigeria Limited).

The company's service architecture rests on a 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) that performs real-time intelligence gathering, news and social media monitoring, and on-ground field support for all active engagements. Bespoke protective services include close protection agents, risk and threat assessments, site audits, secure journey management via trained drivers, and a subscription Executive Traveller Assistance call centre. The Arcfyre Group extends the platform with sub-brands Secure Drive (secure transportation), Minimal Risk Consultancy (UK-based risk consultancy serving UK Government and global events), Altor International (accredited security training), and Secure Express (a consumer e-hailing app in Cape Town and Johannesburg with SOS linkage to the GSOC).

Arcfyre monetises primarily through custom-quoted professional services and managed services contracts with enterprise clients on multi-year engagements, complemented by a smaller recurring subscription stream from Executive Traveller Assistance. The go-to-market is relationship-driven enterprise field sales, with no third-party resellers, and the company is differentiated by an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 18788:2015, ANSI/ASIS PSC.1:2022, SCEG, PSIRA, and ICoCA compliance stack that qualifies it for duty-of-care and humanitarian procurement channels. No public revenue, funding, or valuation figures are disclosed.

Name

Arcfyre International

Legal name

Arcfyre International

Website

https://arcfyre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Arcfyre International is a South African boutique security firm founded in 2004 that delivers bespoke protective services, risk consulting, and journey management to Fortune 100 corporates, NGOs, and family estates across more than 60 countries in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, supported by a 24/7 GSOC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Security Services

NAICS

Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Travel & Advance Security (Route Planning, Advance Teams) (BPAKABAC)

Keywords

• Protective security services
• Executive protection
• Risk consulting
• Journey management
• Close protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Protective Services: Customized executive protection and close protection services for corporate clients, high net worth individuals, and family estates. Services include protective agents, journey management, and risk mitigation plans tailored to specific client needs and operational environments.
2. Risk Consulting Services: In-country risk and threat assessments, protection plans, site audits, and advisory services. Revenue generated through consulting engagements and retainer arrangements with corporate clients.
3. Journey Management: Secure transportation and journey management services including protective drivers trained in advanced and defensive driving. Provided through affiliated brand Secure Drive.
4. Executive Traveller Assistance Subscription: Always-on call centre subscription service for travel-related questions and emergency support. Subscribed clients receive instant access to verified local contacts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arcfyre International provides bespoke protective services (close protection agents, executive protection, risk management plans), risk consulting (in-country threat assessments, site audits, protection plans), and journey management (secure transportation with trained drivers) for Fortune 100 corporates, NGOs, family estates, and high net worth individuals across 60+ countries. All operations are supported by a 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) providing real-time intelligence, threat monitoring, and field support, supplemented by Executive Traveller Assistance (always-on subscription call centre).

Product overview

Arcfyre International is a globally operational boutique security company that operates as a platform-plus-partners model. The core offering is Arcfyre International (protective services, risk consulting, and journey management), supported by a 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC). The group portfolio includes Secure Drive (secure transportation with vetted drivers), Secure Express (e-hailing app), Minimal Risk Consultancy (risk consultancy and journey management), and Altor International (security training programs). These brands are collectively united under the Arcfyre Group, providing end-to-end protective, consulting, training, and transportation services in 60+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Secure Drive: Secure journey management with trained and vetted drivers for secure transportation across Africa, Middle East and Asia
• Minimal Risk Consultancy
• Altor International
• Secure Express
• Secure Express

Products and services

• Protective Services Bespoke protective services for corporate and high net worth clients including close protection agents, implementation of executive protection and risk management plans, and operational and logistics support for corporate or public events in complex and high-risk environments.
• Risk Consulting In-country risk and threat assessments, development of protection and risk mitigation plans, site audits and assessments, and impact assessments for companies planning expansion into new areas, delivered by a consulting team with decades of protective, risk consulting, journey management, intelligence, and advisory experience.
• Journey Management Secure transportation and journey management for business travellers, NGOs, and family offices, navigating high-risk roads with live intelligence integration and secure transportation with trained drivers, delivered via the Secure Drive brand across Africa, Middle East, and Asia.
• Executive Traveller Assistance Always-on call centre answering travel-related questions for subscribed clients, with staff reachable by call or instant message and able to connect clients to verified local contacts to resolve travel-related emergencies.
• Secure Drive Secure passenger transportation services with security-trained and vetted close protection drivers, providing safe travel for business travellers, NGOs, and corporates across Africa, Middle East, and Asia.
• Secure Express E-hailing mobile application providing safe transportation for families and travellers in Cape Town and Johannesburg, with employed trained drivers, safety features, and GSOC-linked SOS functionality.
• Minimal Risk Consultancy Risk consultancy and journey management services, often employing former military personnel to support projects for corporations, UHNWI and Family Offices, global events, and the UK Government.
• Altor International Accredited corporate and individual security training programs, risk consulting, and online courses providing tactical weapons, first aid, advanced driving, and other specialist training for security sector personnel.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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.

• Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG)coreOthersSCEG membership demonstrates adherence to UK Government-endorsed principles for private security operations in complex environments. SCEG promotes responsible conduct and professionalism in the private security sector, providing credibility and governance alignment for Arcfyre's operations.
• International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA)coreOthersICoCA Affiliate status commits Arcfyre to upholding international standards for human rights, transparency, and accountability in private security operations. The association provides oversight and certification framework for security providers.
• Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)coreOthersPSIRA registration ensures compliance with South African national regulations governing private security services. Certificate valid until November 2026, demonstrating regulatory compliance for domestic operations.
• Whistle Blowers (Pty) LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent accredited ethics reporting organisation providing 24/7/365 anonymous reporting hotline for employees, contractors, and stakeholders to report unethical, illegal, or non-conforming behaviour. Provides free call hotline, email, mobile app, website, SMS, and WhatsApp reporting channels.
• Secure DrivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated brand within the Arcfyre Group providing secure passenger transportation services with close protection drivers in South Africa, Namibia, and 40+ countries across Africa, Middle East, and Asia. Operates as integrated channel for journey management services.
• Minimal Risk Consultancy Limited (MRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup brand specialising in risk consultancy and journey management, often employing former military personnel to support projects for corporations, UHNWI & Family Offices, global events, and UK Government. Collaborates with GSOC for country and city briefs based on traveller itineraries.
• Altor InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup brand providing specialist training for security sector personnel, as well as wellbeing and safety training for individuals and corporates. Runs accredited courses including Level 3 First Aid, tactical weapons, advanced driving, and crisis survival training.
• Secure ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE-hailing app providing secure transportation around Cape Town and Johannesburg with trained drivers, safety features, and GSOC-linked SOS functionality. Newest group member serving as direct-to-consumer channel for secure transportation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• G4S: One of the world's largest security services companies offering manned guarding, secure transportation, and risk management. Competes with Arcfyre in executive protection and secure transportation but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• GardaWorld: Global security services and cash solutions provider offering protective services, secure transportation, and crisis response. Overlaps with Arcfyre's protective services and journey management offerings across multiple geographies.
• Pinkerton: Corporate investigations, protective services, and intelligence provider with global enterprise coverage. Comparable to Arcfyre in executive protection and risk consulting but with a more established North American footprint.

Direct peers

• Crisis24 (a GardaWorld company): Integrated risk management, security, and emergency assistance provider with global intelligence and response capabilities. Closely comparable to Arcfyre's combined GSOC, ETA, and protective services offering.
• Control Risks: Global specialist in political, integrity, and security risk consulting, providing executive protection, journey management, and intelligence services to multinationals. Direct competitor to Arcfyre in bespoke protective services and risk consulting.
• Amarante: European-origin protective services and security consulting firm operating across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Direct competitor in bespoke protective services and journey management for Fortune 100 clients in complex markets.
• International SOS: Worldwide leader in travel risk management, medical and security assistance, and duty-of-care services. Direct competitor to Arcfyre's Executive Traveller Assistance subscription and broader travel risk / journey management offering.
• AT-RISK International: Boutique provider of protective services, executive protection, and corporate travel security training. Comparable to Arcfyre in scale, customer profile (corporate/HNWI), and bespoke service model.

Emerging players

• S-RM: Global intelligence and cyber security consultancy providing risk advisory, integrity due diligence, and crisis response. Comparable to Arcfyre's risk consulting line and increasingly competitive in corporate intelligence-led protective services.

Regional players

• Salama Fikra: Middle East and Africa-focused security and risk management firm offering executive protection and journey management. Comparable to Arcfyre's regional protective services offering in EMEA emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arcfyre_intl
• Facebookfacebook.com/Arcfyreinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arcfyre-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/arcfyre_international

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

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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