Video Guard

What Video Guard does

Video Guard (legal entity International Security GmbH) is a German provider of mobile video surveillance systems headquartered in Hesel, Lower Saxony, founded in 2006. The company deploys self-contained mobile surveillance towers equipped with Bosch and Avigilon cameras, AI-powered video analytics, integrated loudspeakers with up to 120 dB output, and optional solar power and battery backup for autonomous operation at sites without fixed power or connectivity. A proprietary 24/7 alarm response center in Germany performs live monitoring, alarm verification, and real-time audio intervention, escalating to police or manned guarding services when required. The product portfolio spans eight variants — PROFESSIONAL, ONE, SOLAR, FLEX, COMPACT, INDOOR, PHOTO, and FIRE — covering use cases from construction-site security and renewable-energy asset monitoring to warehouse, port, event, vacant-property, agricultural, industrial, and critical-infrastructure protection, with a fire-detection add-on (VIDEO GUARD FIRE) using VDS-certified Bosch cameras.

The company operates a subscription-based business model with quote-based pricing, bundling recurring 24/7 monitoring services with mobile tower rental, professional installation, maintenance, and optional insurance coverage up to €250,000. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supported by a field account-management team for on-site consultation and an inside-sales team committed to a 60-minute inquiry-response SLA. Marketing is predominantly content-driven via a German-language blog of more than 670 articles, supplemented by LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube presence. The customer base of 2,254 enterprises and 8,249 protected sites includes Tier-1 construction firms (Zech, Züblin, Strabag, Goldbeck, MBN Bau), industrial operators (Siemens, GE), infrastructure and utilities (Deutsche Bahn, Mainova, Vestas), and data centers (E-Shelter).

Video Guard is currently transitioning ownership from AddSecure Group, which acquired the company in 2020, to Kooi Camera Surveillance, with the divestment announced on 21 January 2026 subject to regulatory approval. Under AddSecure's ownership, the company achieved over 300% turnover growth, expanded its rental fleet from 1,600 to nearly 3,000 towers (some sources cite 3,300 in daily operation), and more than doubled its headcount. The company operates as part of the Dutch KOOI Group's mobile video surveillance portfolio alongside sister brands, with a BLÖMEN Verkehrs- und Sicherheitstechnik GmbH subsidiary in Gescher supporting traffic and security technology.

Name

Video Guard

Legal name

International Security GmbH

Website

https://videoguard24.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Video Guard (International Security GmbH) is a German provider of mobile video surveillance towers with AI analytics and 24/7 alarm-center monitoring, serving construction, industrial, infrastructure, and renewable energy customers across Germany and Europe via subscription contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Video Surveillance Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Video Guarding / Virtual Patrol (Guard + CCTV) (BPAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Video Monitoring Services (Live/Virtual Guard) (HSAHACAB), Video Surveillance & Security Analytics (HDAAAEAE)

Keywords

• Mobile video surveillance
• Construction site security
• AI video analytics
• Alarm center monitoring
• Mobile surveillance towers

Headquarters

HQ city

Hesel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Surveillance Monitoring Services: Recurring monitoring services through 24/7 alarm center with live surveillance, alarm verification, and intervention coordination
2. Mobile Surveillance Tower Rental: Rental of mobile video surveillance towers including installation, maintenance, and technical support
3. Equipment Installation and Setup: Professional installation services including site assessment, optimal positioning, and system calibration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Video Guard provides mobile video surveillance as a managed service for construction sites, industrial facilities, infrastructure, and remote locations. The offering bundles self-contained mobile surveillance towers with AI-powered video analytics, a proprietary 24/7 German alarm center, and live audio intervention to detect, deter, and respond to intruders. Customers subscribe to the service, and towers are deployed rapidly via the company's own logistics fleet with quote-based pricing.

Product overview

VIDEO GUARD offers a portfolio of mobile video surveillance towers and monitoring solutions for construction sites, industrial facilities, and infrastructure protection. The product line centers on seven tower variants (PROFESSIONAL, ONE, SOLAR, FLEX, COMPACT, INDOOR, PHOTO) designed for different deployment scenarios—from premium long-range monitoring to compact indoor use and autonomous solar-powered operation. All towers integrate AI-powered video analytics, connect to a proprietary 24/7 alarm center in Germany, and support real-time speaker intervention. An optional fire detection module (VIDEO GUARD FIRE) extends the portfolio with VDS-certified thermal/visual smoke detection. The portfolio operates as a unified managed service: towers are deployed with same-day/next-day installation via the company's own logistics fleet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIDEO GUARD PROFESSIONAL: Premium surveillance tower solution with three Ultra-LowLight cameras, 170° viewing angle, up to 80m night vision, KI-supported video analytics, 120dB speaker for direct perpetrator address, and 100% battery backup.
• VIDEO GUARD ONE
• VIDEO GUARD SOLAR
• VIDEO GUARD FLEX
• VIDEO GUARD COMPACT
• VIDEO GUARD INDOOR
• VIDEO GUARD PHOTO
• VIDEO GUARD FIRE
• VIDEO GUARD ULTRA

Products and services

• VIDEO GUARD PROFESSIONAL Premium mobile surveillance tower with three Ultra-LowLight cameras providing 170° field of view and up to 80m night vision range, integrated AI video analytics, and direct perpetrator intervention via a 120 dB loudspeaker with 100% battery backup. Targeted at construction sites and industrial applications.
• VIDEO GUARD ONE Versatile mobile surveillance tower for indoor and outdoor areas, offering flexible security coverage with AI-powered analytics and 24/7 alarm center monitoring.
• VIDEO GUARD SOLAR Autonomous solar-powered mobile surveillance tower for remote solar installations and off-grid locations, operating without fixed power supply using solar panels and battery technology. Designed for renewable energy sites and other remote facilities.
• VIDEO GUARD FLEX Mobile surveillance solution offering maximum flexibility for temporary deployments, repositionable across construction sites and logistics areas, with AI analytics and 24/7 alarm center monitoring.
• VIDEO GUARD COMPACT Compact surveillance camera providing powerful monitoring in smaller, hard-to-access areas with flexible positioning options, designed for tight spaces and confined areas.
• VIDEO GUARD INDOOR Surveillance solution specifically developed for indoor spaces and interior monitoring, with AI-powered analytics and 24/7 alarm center integration.
• VIDEO GUARD PHOTO High-resolution photo surveillance solution for detailed visual monitoring of sites, integrated with Video Guard's alarm center workflow.
• VIDEO GUARD FIRE (Brandfrüherkennung) Video-based early fire detection system using intelligent video analysis to identify fire and smoke hazards in early stages, with VDS-certified Bosch cameras and high-performance infrared illuminators for optimal night vision. Designed for early smoke and fire detection in monitored sites.
• VIDEO GUARD 24/7 Alarm Center Monitoring Service Managed 24/7 monitoring service delivered from Video Guard's proprietary in-house alarm center in Germany, including live video verification, AI-assisted threat detection, direct perpetrator intervention via loudspeaker, and dispatch of police or security services. Bundled with mobile surveillance tower deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turnover increased by over 300% from 2020 to 2025/2026
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kooi Camera SurveillancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Acquisition of Video Guard operations from AddSecure Group by Kooi Camera Surveillance announced in January 2026; strategic alignment between two mobile video surveillance providers; transaction subject to regulatory approvals
• KOOI GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational parent company of Video Guard following divestment from AddSecure; provides financial strength and international expansion opportunities; Video Guard operates as leading mobile video surveillance provider in Germany under KOOI Group umbrella
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for enterprise-grade camera systems; Bosch Edge technology integrated into Video Guard surveillance towers; VDS certified Bosch cameras used in FIRE brand detection system
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationAvigilon Edge technology integrated into Video Guard surveillance systems for AI-powered video analytics and threat detection
• Boels RentalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with equipment rental company Boels for expanded customer reach in construction equipment rental market
• Maibach VuSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company involved in video surveillance services for Sophienschule Hannover construction project

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• WCCTV (Wireless CCTV): UK-based provider of mobile CCTV towers and managed surveillance services targeting construction sites and temporary infrastructure. Closely comparable to Video Guard on product form factor, vertical focus, subscription pricing, and remote-monitoring delivery model.
• Watchtower Security: US remote mobile surveillance provider focused on construction, industrial, and critical infrastructure sites. Directly comparable on mobile-tower product, AI analytics + live operator monitoring workflow, and per-site subscription pricing.
• Pro-Vigil: US-based provider of mobile video surveillance units and remote monitoring services for construction sites, dealerships, and industrial facilities. Comparable business model combining mobile hardware with AI analytics and 24/7 live monitoring.
• Site Sentinel: US mobile video surveillance and remote guarding operator for construction sites and industrial properties. Comparable in core offering (mobile solar-powered surveillance units with live monitoring), vertical mix, and recurring revenue model.
• Kooi Camera Surveillance: Dutch mobile video surveillance specialist serving construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy sites across Europe. Direct competitor and now strategic parent of Video Guard, with overlapping product model (mobile camera towers + 24/7 alarm center) and customer base.

Others

• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme: Bosch's security systems division supplying cameras, video analytics, and intrusion detection used in Video Guard's towers. Comparable as a technology partner and adjacent supplier whose enterprise video platforms compete for the same integrators and end customers.
• Eagle Eye Networks: Cloud-native video surveillance platform providing remote monitoring, AI analytics, and integrations for managed security service providers. Comparable as the underlying cloud + AI layer that competing remote-monitoring services (including those challenging Video Guard) build on.

Emerging players

• Magal Security Systems: Israel-based provider of video management, analytics, and remote monitoring solutions for perimeter and site security. Comparable on AI-driven video analytics for intrusion detection but with a stronger perimeter/site-systems orientation than Video Guard's mobile-tower focus.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas: Global security services giant with extensive remote guarding / video monitoring offerings alongside manned guarding. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise security budgets that Video Guard targets in construction and infrastructure.
• Allied Universal: Large North American security services provider that bundles remote video monitoring with traditional guarding. Comparable in cross-selling managed video alongside physical security to enterprise and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VideoGuard24
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@videoguard9388
• Facebookfacebook.com/VideoGuard24
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/videoguard24
• Instagraminstagram.com/videoguard24

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 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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