Vagt- og Sikkerhedsindustrien (VSI)

What Vagt- og Sikkerhedsindustrien (VSI) does

Vagt- og Sikkerhedsindustrien (VSI) is a Danish trade association (brancheforening) operating under the umbrella of Dansk Industri (DI), headquartered at H.C. Andersens Boulevard 18, 1553 København V. It represents companies in the Danish guard and security industry and works to improve framework conditions and elevate standards for operating security companies in Denmark, positioning itself as both the professional and political voice of the sector ('fagligt og politisk'). The organization originated from Vagt og AlarmBranchens Arbejdsgiverforening (VABA) and provides a defined services stack to its member companies.

VSI does not sell technology products; its offering consists of membership-based services accessed via DI membership. Core services include professional and political representation of industry interests, advisory services on labor law and HR matters (personalejura) including handling of labor-court cases and collective bargaining support, access to courses, events and professional networks, and industry statistics and analysis. A key instrument is the Brancheoverenskomst for vagtselskaber, the collective agreement for security companies that VSI administers. VSI also publishes an annual industry report series (årsrapporter) covering 2018 through 2026, and maintains a LinkedIn presence for distributing news and analysis.

The business model is membership-funded through DI rather than transactional; pricing for VSI membership is not publicly disclosed. The organization operates exclusively in Denmark, has approximately 11 employees, and is classified as a non-profit. Senior staff contact is Seniorchefkonsulent Thomas Qvortrup Christensen. As a sub-entity within DI, VSI has no independent ownership, funding rounds, or commercial products, and its economic significance is best measured by member representation and policy influence rather than revenue.

Name

Vagt- og Sikkerhedsindustrien (VSI)

Legal name

Vagt- og Sikkerhedsindustrien

Website

https://vsi.di.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vagt- og Sikkerhedsindustrien (VSI) is a Danish trade association under Dansk Industri that represents guard and security companies, providing collective-bargaining administration, labor-law advisory, industry reports, and political advocacy within Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

VSI is a trade association (brancheforening) under Dansk Industri (DI) that represents the guard and security industry in Denmark. It provides member services including professional and political representation, advisory services on labor law and HR matters, courses, events, networking opportunities, industry statistics via annual reports, and the Brancheoverenskomst for vagtselskaber (Collective Agreement for Security Companies). VSI advocates for improved framework conditions for the Danish guard and security industry.

Product overview

Vagt- og Sikkerhedsindustrien (VSI) is an industry association under DI (Dansk Industri) that represents and advocates for the guard and security industry in Denmark. VSI does not offer a technology product; instead, it provides membership services including professional and political representation, advisory services, courses and events, personnel law guidance, and industry statistics/reports. Key services include the Brancheoverenskomst for vagtselskaber (Collective Agreement for Security Companies), industry annual reports, and LinkedIn-based news and analysis updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services (Medlemskab) Membership in VSI's trade association, obtained through joining Dansk Industri (DI). Provides guard and security companies in Denmark access to industry representation, advisory services, and DI's broader network.
• Labor Law Advisory (Personalejura) Advisory services on labor law and HR matters for member companies in the guard and security industry, including handling of disciplinary cases, litigation, ongoing advisory, and collective agreement negotiations.
• Collective Agreement for Security Companies (Brancheoverenskomst for vagtselskaber) Collective labor agreement specific to the guard and security industry in Denmark, negotiated and administered by VSI on behalf of member companies.
• Industry Annual Reports (Årsrapporter) Annual reports documenting industry statistics, revenue trends, workforce demographics, and other data for the guard and security industry in Denmark. Reports available for years 2018 through 2026.
• Courses and Events (Kurser og Arrangementer) Professional courses, events, and networking opportunities for member companies in the guard and security industry.
• News and Analysis (Nyheder og Analyser) Industry news, analyses, and trends updates shared with members and the public via LinkedIn and the VSI website, covering current developments in the Danish guard and security industry.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Dansk Erhverv: Danish Chamber of Commerce representing a broad range of service industries in Denmark. Comparable to VSI as a Danish employer/business association, though covering a much wider industry scope.
• ASIS International: Global association for security professionals, providing standards, certifications, and advocacy. Comparable to VSI in mission (security industry representation) but operating globally and broader in scope.

Direct peers

• British Security Industry Association (BSIA): UK trade association representing the security industry, providing advocacy, standards, and member services. Comparable to VSI as a national industry body for security/guard services, though UK-focused.

Regional players

• SäkerhetsBranschen: Swedish trade association for the security industry, providing advocacy and member services. Comparable to VSI in scope and mission, but serving Sweden rather than Denmark.
• Norsk Sikkerhetsforening: Norwegian security industry association. Comparable to VSI as a Nordic regional trade body for the security industry, focused on Norway.

Others

• Dansk Industri (DI): Parent organization of VSI and Denmark's largest employers' confederation. Comparable as the umbrella industry body providing services, advocacy, and representation across multiple industries including security.
• Security & Safety Trades Union Council (SSTC): Trade bodies in the broader security/safety sector across Europe. Adjacent to VSI's mission of representing security industry stakeholders at a national level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vagt-og-sikkerhedsindustrien

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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