# Hirsch Group (fka Vitaprotech)

> Hirsch Group (formerly Vitaprotech Group) is a France-based provider of premium, integrated physical-security systems for sensitive and high-security sites. Built by rolling up specialist companies - perimeter-intrusion pioneer Sorhea, access-control firm TIL Technologies, video-analytics maker Foxstream, UK detection specialist Harper Chalice, and others - it made its biggest leap in 2024 by acquiring the security business of U.S. firm Identiv for about $145 million, which brought the iconic Hirsch access-control brand into the fold. In 2026 the whole group unified under a single name, Hirsch, spanning command-and-control (PSIM), access control, video intelligence, credentials, door readers, and perimeter protection, with roughly $185M in revenue and 700+ employees.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Lyon, France
- **Founders:** Eric Thord (CEO (led the group since 2012))
- **Team size:** 700+ employees (including 100+ software engineers / ~180 R&D professionals)
- **Products:** Access Control (Hirsch Velocity, ScramblePad, TIL Technologies), Prysm PSIM / Command & Control, Perimeter Intrusion Detection (Sorhea, Harper Chalice), Video Intelligence & Analytics (Foxstream), Cloud & Credentialing
- **Notable:** Acquired the security business of U.S. firm Identiv for ~$145M and relaunched the iconic Hirsch brand (2024)., Built a group of ~14 specialist security companies through sustained roll-up strategy., Reached roughly $185M revenue and 700+ employees across multiple continents.

## Products & services

- **Access Control (Hirsch Velocity, ScramblePad, TIL Technologies)** — Government-grade physical access control, door readers, and credentialing; FICAM-compliant readers for high-security environments.
- **Prysm PSIM / Command & Control** — Open, scalable unified security management platform that consolidates access, video, and sensors into a single pane of glass.
- **Perimeter Intrusion Detection (Sorhea, Harper Chalice)** — Fence-mounted and standalone sensors, infrared and solar-powered detection for boundary and site protection of sensitive locations.
- **Video Intelligence & Analytics (Foxstream)** — AI-driven video surveillance and analytics that detect genuine threats while reducing false alarms.
- **Cloud & Credentialing** — Cloud-based security software with FedRAMP Marketplace authorization; secure credentials and identity solutions.
- **TDSi by Hirsch** — Integrated access control and security manufacturing for the UK market, rebranded under the Hirsch banner.

## Achievements

- Acquired the security business of U.S. firm Identiv for ~$145M and relaunched the iconic Hirsch brand (2024).
- Built a group of ~14 specialist security companies through sustained roll-up strategy.
- Reached roughly $185M revenue and 700+ employees across multiple continents.
- Cloud software granted FedRAMP Marketplace authorization; access-control readers certified FICAM-compliant.
- Unified all operations and subsidiary brands under a single name, Hirsch, effective January 1, 2026.
- Tripled in size between 2018 and 2022 under Eurazeo ownership.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Vitaprotech Group formally becomes Hirsch Group, with all subsidiaries (Sorhea, TIL, TDSi, Harper Chalice and others) unifying under the single Hirsch brand.
- **2025-12** — Announced global unification of operations under one trusted brand, Hirsch.
- **2024-09** — Finalized purchase and merger with Identiv's security and identity-reader business; relaunched the Hirsch brand.
- **2023-01** — Apax Partners completed acquisition of a majority stake from Eurazeo.

## Links

- Website: https://vitaprotech.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/hirschgroup
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hirschsecure/

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Last updated: 2026-08-05