Tag: GI Partners
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires Security 101
February 24, 2026SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Private equity activity in the security sector continues its rapid pace as Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle‑market private equity team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, has acquired Security 101, a national provider of commercial security integration services.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The MSCP deal marks the third private equity acquisition of a security provider since December, when Allied Universal sold...
Security surge in M&A: Tech adoption, recurring revenue models and consolidation push valuations to record highs
January 12, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—For security companies looking to increase their value, investments in artificial intelligence (AI), the cloud and cybersecurity aren’t optional anymore - they’re the price of admission. That message was clear at the recent Raymond James Security Investor Conference.
“If you’re not investing in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, you’re not just behind - you’re irrelevant,” said Alper Cetingok,...
Netwatch announces agreement to be acquired by PE firm GI Partners
December 17, 2025SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif. and CARLOW, Ireland—For the second time in less than 10 days, a major security provider has been acquired by a private equity firm. Netwatch has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GI Partners. Terms were not disclosed.
Just eight days after Allied Universal sold a majority stake of AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, Netwatch has also chosen to utilize an investment firm to support its next stage of growth.
"We are very...