Visikom GmbH

What Visikom GmbH does

Visikom GmbH is a German electronic security and building automation integrator founded in 1994 and headquartered in Maintal near Frankfurt. The company plans, installs, and maintains integrated building-safety systems spanning fire alarm (Brandmeldeanlagen), intrusion detection (Einbruchmeldesysteme), video surveillance (Videoüberwachungssysteme), access control (Zutrittskontrollsysteme), electroacoustic and voice alarm systems (ELA, Sprachalarmierung), building automation (Gebäudeleittechnik), fire brigade planning services (Feuerwehrdienstleistungen), and on-site firefighting equipment (Gebäudeequipment). Visikom holds regulated credentials that gate entry into the most demanding German tenders: ISO 9001:2015, DIN 14675, and VdS Schadensverhütung GmbH specialist recognition for fire alarm systems. It operates as a Telenot Authorized Support Point and runs an in-house 24/7 emergency service (Notdienst) for installed systems. Underlying technology is multi-vendor: the firm integrates OEM platforms from Hekatron, Notifier, NSC, Telenot, DAITEM, SONAX, Avigilon, Hikvision, TOA, and Dynacord rather than developing proprietary hardware or software, with newer product-line emphasis on smartphone-based mobile access control, biometric fingerprint readers, and AI-enabled video analytics for real-time analysis and license plate recognition.

Visikom serves three horizontal segments: commercial and industrial businesses (primary — including retail, chemical, mechanical engineering, automotive, banking, and data centers), public institutions (schools, hospitals, care facilities, and authorities), and private individuals. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with accessible managing partners (Michael Selent and Friedrich Werning) and a sales lead (Danny-Brian Ritter); channels are the company website, direct phone/email, careers content, and a social presence on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and Vimeo. Since 2017, Visikom has been part of the SICHERHEIT HOCH 3 alliance with BSW Solution GmbH (DGUV V3 and electrical testing) and Deutsche RWA GmbH (smoke and heat exhaust ventilation), enabling bundled building-safety packages. The company is privately held with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time project-based installation income (new builds, retrofits, system upgrades) with recurring maintenance and service contracts and 24/7 emergency response retainers, supplemented by fee-based project planning and authority-coordination work that displaces the need for separate engineering firms. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers obtain project-specific quotes. The firm has additionally earned EcoVadis top-25% sustainability recognition, increasingly relevant for ESG-weighted procurement.

Name

Visikom GmbH

Legal name

Visikom GmbH

Website

https://visikom.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Visikom GmbH is a German VdS- and DIN 14675-certified integrator that plans, installs, and maintains electronic security and building automation systems — fire, intrusion, video, access control, voice alarm, and building management — for commercial, public, and private clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Life Safety & Mass Notification / Public Address Systems (Testing/Service) (BPABAHAH), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Electronic security systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Video surveillance
• Access control
• Building automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Maintal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security System Installation: Installation of comprehensive security solutions including fire alarm systems, intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, voice alarm systems, and building management technology. One-time project-based revenue from new installations and system upgrades.
2. Maintenance and Servicing: Regular maintenance and servicing of all installed security systems to ensure continued compliance and functionality. Recurring revenue through service contracts and scheduled maintenance visits.
3. 24/7 Emergency Response: Round-the-clock emergency repair service for all technical security issues, providing rapid response for system failures or security incidents.
4. Project Planning and Engineering: Complete project planning services for large-scale security installations, including coordination with authorities and experts, eliminating the need for separate engineering firms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Visikom GmbH provides planning, installation, and maintenance of electronic security and building automation systems for commercial, public, and private customers across Germany. The company delivers an integrated portfolio covering fire alarm systems, intruder detection, video surveillance, access control, voice alarm systems, and building management technology, with full project management including coordination with authorities and 24/7 emergency service.

Product overview

Visikom GmbH is a full-service security technology company offering an integrated portfolio of electronic security systems and building safety solutions. The core offering consists of ten interconnected service categories: Brandmeldeanlagen (fire alarm systems), Einbruchmeldesysteme (intruder alarm systems), Videoüberwachungssysteme (video surveillance), Zutrittskontrollsysteme (access control), Elektroakustische Anlagen (electroacoustic systems), Sprachalarmierung (voice alarm systems), Gebäudeleittechnik (building automation), Feuerwehrdienstleistungen (fire brigade services), and Gebäudeequipment (firefighting equipment). These systems are designed to work together as a comprehensive building security infrastructure. The company provides complete project planning, professional installation, regular maintenance, and 24/7 emergency support services, allowing clients to source all building safety and security requirements from a single provider. Visikom operates as part of the SICHERHEIT HOCH 3 group alongside BSW Solution and Deutsche RWA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brandmeldeanlagen (Fire Alarm Systems) Fire alarm systems comprising smoke detectors, heat detectors, special detector systems, manual fire alarm points, control/monitoring couplers, and alarm indicators for early fire detection and automatic or manual activation of firefighting measures; certified for planning and installation under DIN 14675.
• Einbruchmeldesysteme (Intruder Alarm Systems) Intruder alarm systems including wireless, wired, and hybrid configurations for perimeter and building protection against intrusion, theft, and vandalism; covers commercial, public, and residential properties.
• Videoüberwachungssysteme (Video Surveillance Systems) Video surveillance systems for visual monitoring and threat detection, integrating AI-based software for real-time analysis, license plate recognition, and biometric data capture, using brands such as Hikvision and Avigilon.
• Zutrittskontrollsysteme (Access Control Systems) Access control systems utilizing cards, chip readers, biometric fingerprint recognition, PIN/code locks, and mobile smartphone-based access management for controlling entry to buildings and restricted areas.
• Elektroakustische Anlagen (Electroacoustic / Public Address Systems) Electroacoustic systems for public address, acoustic signaling, and manual voice announcements over speakers, integrated with fire alarms and intrusion detection systems.
• Sprachalarmierung (Voice Alarm Systems) Voice alarm systems (SAA) for emergency evacuation and communication, enabling recorded or live multilingual voice announcements through speakers in buildings and adjacent areas.
• Gebäudeleittechnik (Building Automation Systems) Building management systems (GLT) connecting heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, access control, video, fire protection, and intrusion detection into a central control unit for comprehensive building management.
• Feuerwehrdienstleistungen (Fire Brigade Services) Fire brigade planning services including fire brigade plans, fire brigade route cards, evacuation and rescue plans, and location plan panels for emergency response coordination.
• Gebäudeequipment (Fire Safety Equipment) Building fire safety equipment including fire extinguishers (handheld and mobile up to 250 kg), sprinkler systems, self-acting water projectors, wall hydrants, and fire water supply systems.
• 24/7 Notdienst (Emergency Service) Round-the-clock emergency service for rapid response to any security system issue, including intrusion protection and fire alarm technology problems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certified to ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and customer satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BSW Solution GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the SICHERHEIT HOCH 3 group since 2017. Provides DGUV V3 testing, electrical testing for e-mobility, PV system testing, stationary and portable equipment testing, machine electrical testing, hospital bed testing, and VdS testing according to Sk 3602.
• Deutsche RWA GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the SICHERHEIT HOCH 3 group since 2017. Specializes in smoke and heat exhaust systems, ventilation, light domes, and light bands.
• ELT ThalmannminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for intercom systems, electrical installations, IT cabling, kitchen installations, lighting technology, modernization of electrical installations in older buildings, and antenna systems.
• TelenotcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading provider of innovative security solutions. Products include intrusion detection systems, access control systems, fire alarm systems, and video surveillance technologies. Features precise detection, user-friendly operation, and seamless integration.
• HEKATRONcoreTechnology or IntegrationBroad portfolio of technical fire protection solutions including innovative smoke detectors, fire alarm systems, and special detector systems. Products focused on precise fire early detection, rapid alerting, and effective fire detection for commercial and residential buildings.
• Notifier SicherheitssystemecoreTechnology or IntegrationReliable fire early detection, rapid alerting, and effective emergency communication through first-class fire alarm systems and innovative emergency communication systems. Among the products setting the highest standards in fire protection globally.
• TOA ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationModern voice alarm systems with precise sound reproduction, flexible integration, and intuitive operation. One of the leading brands for voice alarm in buildings of all types and sizes.
• DynacordcoreTechnology or IntegrationVoice alarm systems providing reliable emergency communication. First-class sound quality, reliable transmission technology, and easy operation for effective emergency communication.
• HikvisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo surveillance technology setting standards in commercial and private sectors. Intelligent video analytics with razor-sharp images enables real-time danger and risk detection and facilitates identification of perpetrators.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gegenbauer Sicherheitsdienste: Berlin-based German security and facility services company providing electronic security, fire protection, and integrated building safety solutions. Comparable mid-sized German player competing in similar commercial/public-sector verticals.
• Piepenbrock Sicherheit GmbH: Family-owned German facility and security services provider offering electronic security systems integration alongside guarding and maintenance. Targets the same mid-market commercial/industrial customer base as Visikom with comparable one-stop-shop service delivery.
• Minimax GmbH: German fire protection specialist offering fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and related safety services across Germany. Closely comparable on the fire-safety portion of Visikom's portfolio and competes for similar DIN14675 / VdS-certified projects.
• Stöer Sicherheitstechnik GmbH: German security systems integrator specializing in fire alarm, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and access control with planning, installation, and maintenance services. Comparable regional integrator competing for similar commercial and public-sector contracts.
• Kötter Sicherheit & Service GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned security and facility services company offering electronic security systems (alarm, video, access, fire), guarding, and 24/7 service across Germany. Closely comparable mid-to-large German player with similar integrated service portfolio and Germany-wide coverage.
• Wisag Sicherheit & Service GmbH: German facility services group with a dedicated security division covering alarm systems, video surveillance, access control, and fire protection. Competes head-to-head with Visikom for commercial and industrial customers in Germany with similar full-service (plan-install-maintain) positioning.

Others

• Telenot Electronic GmbH: German manufacturer of intrusion detection, fire alarm, access control, and hazard alarm systems — and Visikom's authorized support partner. Listed as a peer because Telenot's own network of regional specialist dealers competes with independent integrators like Visikom in the German market.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas Deutschland: German subsidiary of Securitas AB, providing electronic security systems installation/maintenance alongside guarding and monitoring services. Operates nationally across the same verticals as Visikom (retail, industrial, public sector) and offers the same full-lifecycle value proposition at much larger scale.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens' building technologies division delivers fire safety, access control, video surveillance, and building automation as part of its Desigo/CC integrated building platform. A broad incumbent serving large enterprises and public institutions across Germany, overlapping with Visikom's integrated security + automation offering.
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH: The German arm of Bosch's building security division, offering integrated fire alarm, intrusion, video surveillance, access control, and building management systems. Directly competes with Visikom on the same product categories (often with the same third-party technologies integrated), but at significantly greater scale and with proprietary hardware/software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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