PASSEPORT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

What PASSEPORT TECHNOLOGIES INC. does

Passport Technologies Inc. is a privately held, Quebec-based provider of access management hardware and software for membership-based facilities. Founded in 2005 by Ken Berry in Richmond, QC, the company sells the Wave Passport System — a cloud-integrated platform comprising the CloudBerry (CBSM) and SICM control modules, RFID/barcode/fingerprint/mag-stripe readers, and physical barriers (3-arm, 4-arm, and drop-arm turnstiles, swing gates, lockable gate turnstiles) — plus consumable credentials (key fobs, cards, bracelets, barcode tags) and an optional Bluetooth mobile-access app. The control modules integrate via API with third-party cloud-based membership management software to deliver real-time membership verification before granting access, with a local database option that maintains operation during internet outages and an AI-camera tailgating-detection add-on delivered through a partnership with Camio.

The company operates with seven professionals and serves mid-market customers across six verticals — fitness centers, ski resorts, hotels and motels, amusement centers, medical centers, and music events — primarily in North America with an aspirational "Worldwide" reach claim. Its business model combines one-time hardware sales (controllers, readers, turnstiles, gates; 2-year limited warranty) with recurring monthly services billed under 24-month contracts with auto-renewal for 12-month periods, covering technical support, firmware updates, reduced-cost replacement parts, and the equipment update program. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers can either pay a 50% deposit with the balance before shipment, or opt for a 25% deposit with the balance amortized over 24 months at a 10% management-fee markup. Distribution is direct via toll-free phone, email, and web contact/order forms, with no third-party channel partners, resellers, or external institutional funding.

Name

PASSEPORT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Legal name

Passeport Technologies Inc.

Website

https://passporttechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Passport Technologies Inc. is a privately held, Quebec-based provider of RFID and cloud-integrated access control hardware and software for membership-based facilities such as fitness centers, ski resorts, hotels, amusement centers, medical centers, and music events.

Ownership category

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Product category

Access Control Hardware

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Mobility Technology Systems (Parking Systems, Apps, LPR, Access Control)

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Keywords

• Access control systems
• RFID access solutions
• Facility security hardware
• Membership management software
• Turnstile barrier systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Access Control Hardware: Sale of access control equipment including CloudBerry/SICM controllers, turnstiles, gates, readers, and barrier systems. Equipment sold with 2-year limited warranty covering parts and labor. Title remains with seller until full payment.
2. Recurring Monthly Services: Monthly fees for technical support, updates to ensure equipment connectivity to third-party software, reduced cost parts after warranty, and access to equipment update program. Contract term of 24 months with automatic renewal for 12-month periods. Price subject to change without notice.
3. Identification Products: Customized RFID key fobs, barcode cards, and tags. Available as stock items or custom orders. Custom orders delivered within 4-6 weeks (RFID) or 3-5 weeks (barcode). Products may be branded with customer logo.
4. Installment Payment Plans: Option for 25% down payment plus balance spread over two-year period with 10% management fee markup, payable monthly. Subject to seller approval.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Passport Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells integrated access management systems for membership-based facilities. Its flagship Wave Passport System combines proprietary CloudBerry/SICM control modules, RFID/barcode credentials, multi-format readers, and physical barrier hardware (turnstiles and gates) with cloud-based membership software integration. The company sells hardware upfront and recurring monthly technical support/service contracts to facility operators worldwide.

Product overview

Passport Technologies Inc. offers the Wave Passport System as its core unified access management platform, which integrates hardware (CloudBerry/SICM control modules) with cloud-based membership management software to provide real-time access verification. The product portfolio includes RFID and barcode credentials (key fobs, cards, bracelets, tags), access readers (RFID, barcode, fingerprint, mag-stripe, keypad), physical barriers (3-arm, 4-arm, drop-arm turnstiles, swing gates, lockable gate turnstiles), and add-on features (anti-tailgating detection via Camio AI cameras, Bluetooth mobile access, TWedge software for Windows registration). The system is designed for fitness centers, ski resorts, hotels, amusement centers, medical centers, and music events, and is sold with a monthly service package plan that includes technical support, firmware updates, and a 2-year limited warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wave Passport System The flagship umbrella access management platform encompassing cloud-based connectivity, RFID and barcode technology integration, and compatibility with turnstiles, gates, and door locks. It serves as the central system for facility access control with real-time membership verification.
• CloudBerry (CBSM - Software Interface & Control Module) A standalone device integrating with cloud-based membership management software to provide secure control over turnstiles, electric gates, door locks, and other access devices. Performs real-time membership verification for facilities with 24-hour access needs.
• SICM (Software Interface & Control Module) A network-based hardware control module that manages communication between access point readers and membership management software. Supports local database storage for offline operation and provides check-in screen functionality.
• RFID Key Fobs, Cards, and Bracelets High-security RFID access credentials available as key fobs, cards, and bracelets. Fully encapsulated design for durability, with custom branding available and backed by manufacturer warranty.
• Barcode Tags & Cards Cost-effective barcode and QR code access credentials available in various configurations for different applications, with stock or custom orders delivered within 3-5 weeks.
• RFID Readers (Indoor, Outdoor, Desktop, Dual-Tech) Industrial-grade access readers supporting RFID technology for seamless access control with superior durability, available in multiple configurations.
• Barcode Readers Versatile barcode readers supporting QR code integration for registration, access control, and membership verification in indoor, outdoor, and registration applications.
• Other Access Readers (Fingerprint, Mag-Stripe, Keypad) Advanced security readers including fingerprint scanners, magnetic stripe readers, and keypad entry systems for biometric authentication and multi-technology access control.
• Turnstiles (3-Arm, 4-Arm, Drop-Arm) Mechanical and electronic turnstile barriers for high-traffic environments, including 3-arm waist-high turnstiles for pedestrian flow, 4-arm turnstiles for one-directional flow, and drop-arm turnstiles for emergency egress.
• Swing Gates Mechanical and electric locking swing gates serving as an alternative to turnstiles, with emergency breakaway capability to meet building and fire code regulations.
• Lockable Gate Turnstile Physical barrier solution combining turnstile functionality with lockable gate features for controlled access points requiring additional security measures.
• Anti-Tailgating System Add-on detection device for the CBSM CloudBerry system that includes emitter, receiver, and wiring. Works with AI camera-based detection (via Camio partnership) to identify non-members following valid members, sending email notifications with incident time and member name.
• TWedge (PPTwedge) Software Simple Windows-based software package enabling communication between the main access point reader and the registration PC. Transfers ID data to text-based programs for client registration and real-time check-in screen operation.
• Bluetooth Access App Mobile application enabling smartphone-based facility access control via Bluetooth technology, where users present their phone to a Bluetooth reader for entry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced fraud and unauthorized access through RFID technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CamiocoreTechnology or IntegrationPassport Technologies partners with Camio to offer automatic AI camera-based tailgating detection. The Camio system works with Passport's access control infrastructure to detect unauthorized entry attempts where non-members attempt to access facilities in the wake of valid members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: Allegion manufactures electronic locks, readers, and credentialing systems under brands like Schlage and Von Duprin for commercial facilities globally. Comparable as a major supplier of the physical access hardware ecosystem in which Passport operates, with broader product breadth.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell provides integrated building management and access control solutions for hotels, healthcare, and commercial facilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving several of Passport's verticals (hotels, medical centers) with enterprise-grade offerings.
• Genetec: Genetec provides unified security platforms including access control, video surveillance, and ALPR for enterprise and large facility customers. Comparable because it competes for the same physical access and video-integrated security budgets, particularly in healthcare and entertainment verticals.
• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in locks, doors, and electronic access control through brands like HID, Aperio, and Yale. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in facility access hardware with overlapping credential and reader product lines.
• HID Global: HID Global is a dominant physical access control credential and reader manufacturer serving corporate, government, and facility markets worldwide. Comparable because it provides the underlying RFID readers and credentials Passport integrates, and competes for the same facility access budgets.

Emerging players

• Kisi: Kisi offers cloud-managed physical access control with mobile-first credentials for offices, gyms, and shared facilities. Targets overlapping small/mid-market facility customers with a pure SaaS approach, representing a competitive threat to Passport's hardware-led model.
• 2N Telekomunikace: 2N provides IP-based access control readers, intercoms, and door controllers for commercial facilities. Comparable as a hardware-focused access control vendor with overlapping reader and IP controller product categories.
• Openpath (now part of Motorola Solutions): Openpath delivers mobile credential, cloud-managed access control for offices, fitness, and multi-tenant buildings. Comparable because it competes for the same small/mid-market facility customers with a mobile-first approach that mirrors Passport's emerging Bluetooth direction.
• Brivo: Brivo is a cloud-native access control platform serving commercial real estate, fitness, and multi-site operators with subscription SaaS and mobile credentials. Comparable target verticals (fitness, small/mid-market facilities) but with a fundamentally cloud-first delivery model competing with Passport's hardware-centric stack.

Direct peers

• Salto Systems: Salto provides electronic access control hardware and software for hotels, gyms, coworking spaces, and similar membership-based facilities, with mobile credential support. Closely comparable to Passport's vertical mix and product architecture (readers, controllers, credentials, cloud management).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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