Key Takeaways
- Security contract revenue drives Bankable approval — no green card required
- Fund vehicles, equipment, and working capital for OPT security company founders
- Commercial security contracts with repeat B2B clients qualify strongly
- 48-hour decisions for security businesses with $15K+ monthly revenue
Private security companies serve a $45B US market with strong recurring B2B revenue. F-1 OPT founders with criminal justice, security management, or military/law enforcement backgrounds from their home countries are launching licensed security companies that serve commercial, residential, and event security markets. Monthly security contract billings from businesses, HOAs, and event venues create the predictable revenue Bankable evaluates.
Security Business Capital Uses
- Security guard uniforms, equipment, and communications gear
- Company vehicles and patrol fleet
- Security technology: cameras, access control systems, monitoring software
- Working capital to hire and onboard licensed security officers for new contracts
- Insurance premium financing for general liability and workers compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Since March 2026, SBA loans require 100% US citizen or national ownership. Bankable is non-SBA — F-1 OPT founders qualify based entirely on business revenue.
No. Bankable funds US-registered business entities based on revenue. Immigration status is not evaluated.
Your business entity continues operating and servicing funding. The loan is with the business, not the individual.
Yes. Private security company ownership requires state licensing for the business and guards, but the business owner does not need to hold personal citizenship. License requirements vary by state.
$15,000+ in monthly contract revenue with 4+ months of operating history.
Both armed and unarmed security companies qualify. Bankable evaluates revenue and business history, not the specific security service category.
Yes. New contract staffing and equipment capital is a primary use case for security companies seeking Bankable funding.
Surveillance systems, access control hardware, monitoring equipment, and patrol tracking software qualify for equipment financing.