Gatekeeper Systems is a global leader in loss prevention technology for the retail sector, founded in 1998 and headquartered with operations across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company develops and provides intelligent cart products and related services designed to prevent theft, contain shopping carts, and improve store safety and profitability for retailers. Its technologies protect over ten million carts worldwide.
The company's core product portfolio includes several key systems: Purchek® technology for pushout theft prevention, FaceFirst® facial recognition for violence prevention, and CartControl® for cart containment. These offerings span the technical domains of loss prevention, facial recognition, and cart management systems.
With a team of approximately 500 people, Gatekeeper Systems serves the retail industry across multiple continents, providing hardware and software solutions that address the operational challenge of cart loss and store safety.






