Stratoscope

What Stratoscope does

Stratoscope is a vertically integrated security and risk management firm specializing in event security and operations consulting for large-scale sporting, entertainment, and corporate events. The company is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, was incorporated under its current brand in September 2020, and traces its operational roots to founder Dan Donovan's earlier Inocon Group practice founded in 2001. Stratoscope delivers professional services across five productized lines: core event security and crowd management consulting (Stratoscope), stadium and arena design consulting (owner's-representative work on physical security, video surveillance, access control, and CONOPS development), weapons detection systems (Ingressotek), K9 detection services (Stratos K9 and the April 2025-acquired Ford K9), and executive protection (Stratos EP, launched March 2026).

Underlying the portfolio is the proprietary P5 Strategy framework (People, Processes, Planning, Performance, Products) and a human-led intel monitoring service with dedicated analysts delivering real-time threat assessment. The technology stack is services-led rather than software-led: there is no public API, no disclosed proprietary ML models, and no AI-specific features; differentiation rests on methodology, personnel credentials (former Secret Service, veteran venue security executives), and embedded regulatory expertise including DHS SAFETY Act designation support.

The business model is enterprise B2B professional services with project-based and retainer pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Stratoscope sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales, targeting security directors, venue operators, sporting league executives, and corporate event organizers. Primary customer segments are sporting leagues and events (NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB), stadiums and arenas (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Chase Center, Fiserv Forum, Intuit Dome), tech conferences and corporate events (Salesforce/Dreamforce, LinkedIn, NetSuite), university athletics, and entertainment events (Yuga Labs/ApeFest, AO Arena). Go-to-market leverages founder credibility, podcast and video content marketing, earned media, and client referrals rather than product-led growth, with disclosed geographic operations spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, and Portugal.

Name

Stratoscope

Legal name

Stratoscope

Website

https://stratoscope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stratoscope is a vertically integrated event security and risk management firm delivering consulting, stadium design, weapons detection, K9 detection, and executive protection services to major sporting leagues, venues, tech conferences, and corporate event organizers in the US, UK, and Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Security Services

NAICS

Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Stadium & Arena Security (BPAKACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue Security, Risk & Crowd Management (MPAGALAM), Corporate Event & Conference Security (BPAKACAE), Event-Based Close Protection (Appearances, Red Carpets, Public Engagements) (BPAKABAD), Security Technology & Surveillance Operations (CCTV Monitoring, Metal Detectors) (THAHALAM)

Keywords

• Event security consulting
• Crowd management services
• Stadium security design
• Executive protection services
• Venue risk management

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Consulting Services: Core revenue stream from providing strategic security consulting to venues, event organizers, and corporations. Includes risk assessments, security plan development, CONOPS planning, and operational readiness assessments. Revenue generated through project-based consulting fees and ongoing retainer arrangements with major clients.
2. Event Security Operations: On-site security staffing, crowd management, guest screening, and access control services delivered during events. Services include security staff contracting and management, metal detection/wands detection screening, credentialing, and VIP protection.
3. Stadium and Arena Design Consulting: Consulting services for stadium and arena design including physical security design, video surveillance layout, access control systems, vehicle mitigation design, emergency operations planning, and quality control plan development. Often performed as owner's representative engagements.
4. K9 Detection Services: Explosive and weapons detection services through K9 units, delivered via Ford K9 and Stratos K9 divisions acquired and launched by Stratoscope Holdings.
5. Executive Protection: Vertically integrated executive protection programs through Stratos Executive Protection, providing strategy-first EP services that complement client lifestyle and scale to shifting risks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stratoscope provides enterprise event security and operations consulting for large-scale sporting events, entertainment venues, and corporate conferences. Services span strategic security planning, crowd management, guest screening, weapons detection (Ingressotek), K9 explosive detection (Stratos K9, Ford K9), stadium and arena design consulting, and executive protection (Stratos EP), all unified by a proprietary P5 Strategy framework and real-time intel monitoring.

Product overview

Stratoscope is a vertically integrated security and risk management company delivering advanced protection solutions across large-scale events, venues, and high-profile environments. The company operates through multiple brands including its core Stratoscope consulting services, Ingressotek (weapons detection systems), Stratos K9 (canine detection services), and Stratos Executive Protection. Following the April 2025 acquisition of Ford K9, the company expanded its canine detection capabilities. The portfolio is unified by the proprietary P5 Strategy framework (People, Processes, Planning, Performance, Products) and complemented by content initiatives including The Security Equation podcast and Easy Day video series. The company serves major sporting leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA), entertainment venues, and corporate clients with event security, stadium design consulting, and executive protection services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ingressotek: Weapons Detection Systems division providing advanced detection technology and screening solutions.
• Stratos K9
• Ford K9
• Stratos Executive Protection

Products and services

• Comprehensive Event Solutions Comprehensive event security and crowd management planning services for large-scale events, covering crowd management, safety and security plans, security staff contracting and management, staff and attendee screening, access control/credentialing, specialized technologies, event operations center, video surveillance, guest screening/metal detection, communication plans, and intel support.
• Stadium Design and Consulting Services Arena and stadium security consulting and design services including video surveillance design, access control systems, intrusion detection, vehicle mitigation design, CPTED capabilities, metal detection implementation, crowd management planning, event operations center development, emergency operations planning, and quality control plan development. Often performed as owner's representative engagements.
• Ingressotek Weapons Detection Systems Weapons detection systems and guest screening technology solutions for events and venues, delivered through the Ingressotek division of Stratoscope Holdings.
• Stratos K9 Detection Services K9 explosive and weapons detection dog and handler services for events and venues, delivered through the Stratos K9 brand as part of Stratoscope Holdings' expanded canine detection operations.
• Stratos Executive Protection (Stratos EP) Strategy-first, vertically integrated executive protection services offering programs that complement client lifestyle while scaling to shifting risks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% satisfaction rate from event attendees and clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ford K9coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025Stratoscope Holdings acquired Ford K9 on April 2, 2025. Ford K9 is a leading K9 training and education organization specializing in explosive and weapons detection. The acquisition expands Stratoscope's capabilities in working dog training, focusing on science-based methods, deployment, and certification standards. Ford K9 operates as part of the Stratoscope Holdings family alongside Stratoscope, Ingressotek, and Stratos K9.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Guidepost Solutions: Security and investigations consultancy that acquired founder Dan Donovan's prior firm (The Inocon Group) in 2011. Directly comparable in event security consulting, stadium design, and risk advisory services to enterprise and government clients.
• Showsec: UK-based specialist crowd management and event security company. Comparable to Stratoscope's work at AO Manchester Arena and other international venue engagements; operates in the same sports, music, and live event verticals.
• S.A.F.E. Management: Specialist event and venue security firm led by Jason Hamm before he joined Stratoscope. Provides crowd management, event staffing, and security operations at major sports and entertainment venues — directly overlapping with Stratoscope's event solutions offering.
• Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC): Major event security and guest services staffing provider that Dion Price worked at before joining Stratoscope. Operates at the same stadiums, arenas, and large-scale sporting events as Stratoscope's event operations team.
• CSP Security (Concert Security Partners): Specialist concert and live event security firm providing security staffing and consulting at music venues and festivals. Directly comparable to Stratoscope's work at Yuga Labs ApeFest, Intuit Dome opening, and major music/entertainment events.
• T&M Protection Resources: Security and risk management firm where key Stratoscope leaders worked in 2018 before launching Stratoscope in 2020. Directly comparable in executive protection, event security, and security consulting services.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas: Global security services giant where Stratoscope Director Paul Padilla previously worked. Overlaps with Stratoscope in venue security, event staffing, and security consulting — but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Allied Universal Event Services: Large security services company that acquired Unified Command (where Controller Maureen Kintz previously worked). Provides event security staffing, crowd management, and security consulting at scale across the same venue and sports-event client base.
• GardaWorld Security Services: Global security services firm offering event security, venue protection, and risk consulting. Competes for enterprise event and venue contracts with broader geographic reach than Stratoscope.

Regional players

• AP Security Group: UK-focused event security provider with comparable offerings in crowd management, venue security, and event staffing. Competes for the same European venue engagements Stratoscope supports from its US headquarters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@strat0scope
• Facebookfacebook.com/strat0scope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stratoscope
• Instagraminstagram.com/strat0scope

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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