INV PROTECCIÓN

What INV PROTECCIÓN does

INV PROTECCIÓN, S.L. (operating since January 1, 2025 under successor entity IRONLOCK PROTECCIÓN, S.L.) is a Spain-based private security services provider founded in 1990 and operating under the Grupo INV conglomerate. The company delivers integrated physical and digital security solutions to two primary segments — residential homeowners (Alarma para Hogar) and businesses/enterprises (Alarma para Empresa, including IBEX 35 multinationals) — under a unified monitoring platform.

The technical core is a proprietary Central Receptora de Alarmas (CRA) that operates 24/7/365, receiving signals from installed alarm panels communicating over 3G, IP, GSM/GPRS, and RTC channels, and dispatches both police notification and physical response (Vigilantes ACUDA guard service with 1,000+ uniformed guards). The hardware stack includes multi-tech alarm panels, infrared photo-detectors, exterior detectors with night vision, WiFi HD cameras, and remote controls; the software layer is the INV App, which provides remote arm/disarm, vacation scheduling, and real-time video verification.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions (entry price €36.50/month with VAT), supplemented by hardware installation sales, professional security guard dispatch, cybersecurity subscriptions, fire protection installation and maintenance, and managed key custody services. The company distributes through direct phone (900 900 163), website self-configuration tools, email, and a nationwide field force, with headquarters in Madrid. Customer base spans large IBEX 35 multinationals to local neighborhood retailers, supported by a workforce of 4,000+ security professionals across Spain.

Name

INV PROTECCIÓN

Legal name

IRONLOCK PROTECCIÓN, S.L.

Website

https://invproteccion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INV PROTECCIÓN is a Spain-based private security provider operating a 24/7 alarm receiving center (CRA), national guard response force, and integrated residential and commercial security offerings, serving homeowners, SMBs, and IBEX 35 enterprises under the Grupo INV conglomerate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Alarm Monitoring Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Alarm Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (BPAKAFAA), Video Alarm Verification & Remote Video Monitoring (VSaaS Monitoring) (BPAKAFAE), Residential CCTV & Door/Perimeter Surveillance Packages (HSAHACAH), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Home alarm systems
• Business security services
• Alarm monitoring services
• Physical security guards
• Fire protection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Alarm Monitoring Services: Monthly subscription-based security alarm monitoring services for homes and businesses. Includes 24/7 CRA connection, police notification, video verification, and emergency response services.
2. Security System Installation: Sale and installation of alarm systems including central units, detectors, cameras, remote controls, and accessory devices for both residential and commercial properties.
3. Security Guard Services (Vigilantes ACUDA): Physical security guard services for alarm response and premises inspection. More than 1,000 security guards available across Spain.
4. Key Custody Services: Sealed and regulated key storage services for homes and businesses, used only in pre-agreed circumstances with the property owner.
5. Fire Protection Services: Extinguishers, smoke and fire detectors, hydrants, and sprinkler systems installation and maintenance, compliant with all homologation standards.
6. Cybersecurity Services: Comprehensive cybersecurity packages including AI-powered protection, periodic optimization, and updates for business devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

INV PROTECCIÓN provides alarm systems and 24/7 monitoring services for homes and businesses across Spain through its proprietary Central Receptora de Alarmas (CRA). The company sells and installs alarm equipment, dispatches physical security guards (Vigilantes ACUDA), and offers complementary fire protection, key custody, and AI-powered cybersecurity services. Customers pay a monthly subscription starting at €36.50/month with VAT included, with customizable alarm packages for both residential and commercial properties.

Product overview

INV PROTECCIÓN offers a unified alarm monitoring platform with two core product lines (Alarma para Hogar and Alarma para Empresa) supported by their proprietary Central Receptora de Alarmas (CRA). The offering integrates hardware components (Central, detectors, cameras, remote controls) with the INV App mobile application. Additional services include Vigilantes ACUDA security response, Ciberseguridad (AI-powered cybersecurity), Protección contra incendios (fire protection), and Custodia de llaves (key custody). The portfolio covers residential and commercial security with intrusion, fire, gas, and technical alarm detection, all monitored 24/7 nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INV App: Mobile application for controlling security and home automation functions, including remote alarm activation/deactivation, vacation mode, and real-time video verification.
• Vigilantes ACUDA
• CRA (Central Receptora de Alarmas)

Products and services

• Alarma para Hogar Home alarm system providing 24/7 security protection for residential properties, with video verification, remote control via mobile app, customizable extras (door detectors, smoke detectors, flood detectors, outdoor perimeter security), and professional monitoring through the company's alarm receiving center.
• Alarma para Empresa Business security alarm system offering intrusion, fire, gas, and technical alarm protection for offices, warehouses, and commercial spaces, with security grades 1-4 coverage, employee presence management, and 24/7 monitoring.
• CRA - Central Receptora de Alarmas 24-hour alarm receiving center service with advanced technology and 30+ years of experience, providing police notification, entry/exit control, jamming detection, system disconnection alerts, SMS alerts, medical alerts, aggression/coercion buttons, video and audio verification, SIM card communications, and immediate emergency response.
• Vigilantes ACUDA Physical security guard response service with more than 1,000 Vigilantes ACUDA available to respond to alarm activations at any location across Spain, providing thorough inspection and security restoration.
• Ciberseguridad AI-powered cybersecurity package providing anti-ransomware, anti-phishing, anti-bot, and antivirus protection with periodic cleaning and optimization for PCs, tablets, laptops, and mobile devices (iOS and Android).
• Protección contra incendios Fire protection services including extinguishers, smoke and fire detectors, hydrants, and sprinkler systems compliant with all homologation standards, covering installation and maintenance.
• Custodia de llaves Sealed and regulated key storage service for homes or businesses, with keys held only to be used in pre-agreed circumstances with the property owner.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ security professionals serving customers nationwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Prosegur: Spanish-listed global security conglomerate offering alarms, manned guarding, cash logistics and cybersecurity to enterprise and residential customers. Comparable as a Spanish-headquartered integrated security incumbent with overlapping service lines.
• Grupo ISS (Spain facility services & security): Global facility services group offering integrated security (guarding, monitoring) to enterprise customers in Spain. Comparable for enterprise security contracts and integrated guarding-plus-monitoring play.
• Securitas (Spain operations): Sweden-headquartered global security services group operating guarding, mobile patrol and alarm monitoring in Spain. Comparable via overlapping monitored alarm, manned guarding and enterprise security contracts.
• ADT (Tyco/Johnson Controls): Global residential and commercial security/alarm provider with significant Spanish presence. Overlaps with INV in monitored alarm subscriptions, smart-home integration and SMB alarm contracts.

Direct peers

• Sector Alarm: European monitored-alarm provider with direct Spanish operations (Sector Alarm España), competing head-to-head with INV in residential and small-business intrusion monitoring subscriptions.
• Movistar Prosegur Alarmas (Telefónica partnership): Joint venture between Telefónica and Prosegur selling bundled monitored home/business alarms in Spain. Directly competes with INV on Spanish residential and SMB alarm subscriptions, leveraging telecom distribution.
• Securitas Direct (Verisure): Spain-headquartered market leader in monitored intrusion alarms with proprietary alarm receiving centers and bundled residential/B2B offerings. Directly comparable to INV in monitored alarm model, customer profile and Iberian geographic focus.

Emerging players

• Panda Security (WatchGuard): Spanish-origin endpoint/cybersecurity vendor now part of WatchGuard offering antivirus, anti-ransomware and AI-based threat protection. Adjacent competitor to INV's Ciberseguridad product for SMB and prosumer customers in Spain.
• S21sec: Spanish-headquartered cybersecurity services firm focused on enterprise threat detection, managed security and incident response. Comparable to INV's emerging cybersecurity package line as a Spain-based cyber specialist competing for the same enterprise accounts.

Others

• Telefónica Tech / IoT security connectivity services: Spanish telecom's B2B division providing IoT connectivity, alarm-panel cellular backhaul and managed security services to alarm operators including competitors of INV. Relevant as an infrastructure/connectivity enabler for the alarm-monitoring value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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