Venture Security Management

What Venture Security Management does

Venture Security Management Ltd is a privately held, independent physical security services company headquartered in Andover, Hampshire, founded in 2006. It operates across the central-southern UK (Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire) from five regional bases (Andover, Southampton, Salisbury, Fareham, Guildford) and delivers a portfolio of SIA-licensed manned guarding, mobile patrols, key holding and alarm response, locks/unlocks, residential security, event security, and event venue stewarding. The company serves 16 vertical sectors including construction, corporate, energy/utilities, heritage, hospitality, industrial, retail, rural, public sector, and housing associations.

The company's technology stack is service-delivery oriented rather than software-led. The flagship technology-enabled offering is VentureSIGHT, a 24/7 remote CCTV monitoring service delivered from a purpose-built Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Andover, where trained operators assess alerts in real time, issue live audio warnings, contact emergency services, or dispatch mobile units. Patrols are GPS-tracked and timestamped, and the company holds SIA Approved Contractor status (ACS score 138) plus CSAS accreditation in Hampshire and Wiltshire, granting officers low-level police powers. The company recruits military service leavers and veterans as a structured talent pipeline.

The business model is overwhelmingly recurring subscription-based across manned guarding, mobile patrols, key holding and alarm response, and CCTV monitoring, with event security and vacant-property services billed on per-event or project terms. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed, with one reference point of approximately £1 per day for key holding and alarm response for business premises in Hampshire or Wiltshire. The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, combining direct enterprise outreach, competitive tenders (notably for councils and housing associations), BID partnerships for city centre officer programmes, an SEO-optimised local area page strategy, and a content/case-study marketing engine.

Name

Venture Security Management

Legal name

Venture Security Management Ltd

Website

https://venturesec.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Venture Security Management is a privately held UK physical security services company, founded in 2006, delivering SIA-licensed manned guarding, mobile patrols, key holding, alarm response, CCTV monitoring (VentureSIGHT), and event security across the central-southern England from five regional bases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Video Guarding / Virtual Patrol (Guard + CCTV) (BPAKAAAL), CCTV/Video Surveillance Monitoring & Management (Operations) (BPABAMAH), Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Executive Protection & VIP Close Protection (THAHALAE), Residential & Community Guarding (HOAs, Gated Communities) (BPAKAAAE), Corporate Event Security & Risk Management (HSACADAO)

Keywords

• Physical security services
• Manned guarding
• Mobile patrol security
• CCTV monitoring services
• Key holding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Andover

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manned Guarding Services: Static or mobile security officers deployed at client premises. Revenue is generated through contracted guard-hours, typically billed on a recurring basis (monthly/annual). Services are available 24/7/365. Key value drivers include SIA licensing, vetting, and sector-specific training.
2. Mobile Patrols: Randomised or scheduled mobile security patrols conducted by SIA-licensed officers. Patrols are charged per visit or via contracted packages, offering cost-effective coverage for clients who do not require full-time static guards. Revenue is recurring/contract-based.
3. Key Holding and Alarm Response: Secure storage of client keys and 24/7 response to alarm activations. Officers attend premises, investigate, and take necessary action. The service is contracted on a recurring monthly/annual basis. Alarm response times are tracked and reported (average ~22 minutes).
4. Locks and Unlocks: Professional opening and securing of client premises at agreed times (e.g., start/end of business day). Charged per visit or included within contracted security packages. Reduces reliance on client key holders and lone workers.
5. CCTV Remote Monitoring (VentureSIGHT): 24/7 remote surveillance of client premises from the Andover Remote Operations Centre. Operators respond to camera activations, issue live audio warnings, and dispatch mobile units as required. Revenue is subscription-based, typically charged monthly.
6. Event Security and Stewarding: Security personnel and stewards deployed for events (greenfield, arenas, sporting venues, corporate events). Charged per event or via contracted arrangements. Services include crowd management, access control, backstage protection, and emergency planning.
7. Residential Security Services: Tailored residential security including house checks, mobile patrols, key holding, alarm response, authorised access management, and close protection teams. Served via subscription contracts or pay-per-service models, targeting homeowners, family offices, and private estates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Venture Security Management provides physical security services including manned guarding, mobile patrols, CCTV monitoring, key holding, and alarm response for commercial premises and residential properties. The company deploys SIA-licensed security officers and operates remote monitoring capabilities to deter, detect, and respond to security incidents on client sites.

Product overview

Venture Security Management is a physical security services company operating across the south of the UK, founded in 2006. The company offers a portfolio of security services structured into three main divisions: Corporate Security (including Manned Guarding, Mobile Patrols, Key Holding and Alarm Response, Locks and Unlocks, CCTV Monitoring via VentureSIGHT, and City Centre Security Officers), Residential Security (including Mobile Patrols, Security Teams, Authorised Access, and House Checks), and Event Security Services. The core offering is the VentureSIGHT 24/7 remote CCTV monitoring service delivered from a purpose-built Remote Operations Centre in Andover, complemented by physical security personnel. The company also provides sector-specific security services across 16 sectors including construction, corporate, retail, industrial, heritage, healthcare, education, and rural sites. Services are delivered by fully SIA-licensed officers available 24/7, with an Approved Contractor score of 138 and ranking in the top 0.5% of all UK security providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VentureSIGHT: Professional CCTV monitoring service delivering 24/7 surveillance to safeguard property and respond to incidents

Products and services

• Manned Guarding

Quantifiable outcome

• Average alarm response time of 22 minutes (self-reported across the company's portfolio).
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments16 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Newbury RacecoursecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Awarded the event security contract for Newbury Racecourse in January 2023 following a competitive tender. Venture Security provides high-quality security provision supporting positive customer experience at race events. This is the second racecourse contract for Venture, following Salisbury Racecourse.
• Andover BIDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenture Security Management provides City Centre Security Officers (also known as Town/City Centre Rangers or Marshals) under the Andover BID programme. Officers conduct foot patrols to deter anti-social behaviour, engage with the public and businesses, and report back to stakeholders. Andover BID funds and oversees the ranger programme as part of its town safety objectives.
• Winchester BIDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenture Security provides City Centre Security Officers for the Winchester BID area. Officers serve as a welcoming presence on the street, supporting businesses and helping keep the city safe. The relationship is ongoing and endorsed by Winchester BID management.
• Gloucester RugbycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded the event security contract for Kingsholm Stadium in September 2025 following a competitive tender. Venture Security provides match day and event guarding, working closely with the Gloucester Rugby operations team to deliver safe, enjoyable matchdays.
• Aster GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenture has been the security provider for Aster Group since 2012. Currently provides site security patrols at 12 sites across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Devon & Cornwall, including residential properties, compounds, and corporate offices. Also provides evening locking and morning unlocking services for Aster's premises.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• G4S / Allied Universal UK: Major UK security and facilities services provider offering manned guarding, event security, and CCTV monitoring. Comparable on service mix and customer profile, with substantially greater scale and tender capacity.
• Securitas UK: Global security giant operating across the UK in manned guarding, mobile patrols, and remote monitoring. Competes with Venture for enterprise and public-sector tenders and offers a larger technology stack in remote video monitoring.
• Bidvest Noonan: UK and Ireland security and facilities services firm with strong manned guarding and key holding offerings. Directly comparable on corporate guarding and public-sector contracts, with broader geographic coverage.
• Mitie Security: One of the UK's largest facilities management and security providers, offering manned guarding, mobile patrols, and key holding at national scale. Directly comparable to Venture across most service lines but with vastly greater geographic reach and balance sheet.

Direct peers

• Corps Security: UK security specialist with a focus on corporate, heritage, and high-end residential clients, very similar to Venture's positioning. Comparable on customer mix (heritage, corporate) and service portfolio including manned guarding and key holding.
• Lodge Service: UK security provider combining manned guarding with CCTV monitoring and retail loss prevention. Comparable to Venture on integrated guarding + monitoring model and on retail/corporate customer profile.
• Amulet (Churchill Services): UK security and facilities services provider with a strong manned guarding and key holding portfolio, including heritage and corporate accounts. Comparable to Venture on customer verticals and integrated guarding + monitoring offerings.
• FGH Security: UK security firm strong in event security (stadia, arenas) and corporate guarding. Comparable to Venture's event and venue contracts (racecourses, stadia) and corporate guarding lines.
• Kingdom Services Group: UK-wide security, cleaning, and environmental services provider with extensive manned guarding, key holding, and local-authority contracts. Comparable to Venture on service mix and on local authority / housing association customers.
• Wilson James: UK security and logistics provider serving corporate, construction, and event clients with manned guarding, mobile patrols, and event stewarding. Closely comparable service set to Venture, with overlapping event-venue footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VentureSecurity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@venturesecurity5388
• Facebookfacebook.com/venturesec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/venture-security
• Instagraminstagram.com/venturesecurity
• TikToktiktok.com/@venture.security

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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