Northstar Capital Invests in Loss Prevention Services (LPS)

Clearview Capital Recapitalizes Capitol Services with Northstar Capital Financing

April 25, 2023

Professional Services

Clearview Capital (Funds IV & V) completed a recapitalization of Capitol Services, a tech-enabled provider of outsourced legal and compliance services headquartered in Austin, Texas, with the transaction closing on April 14, 2023. Northstar Capital provided junior debt and an equity co‑investment to help finance the deal; founders John Robinson and Cheryl Roberts retired while retaining minority stakes and transitioning leadership to the senior management team.

Patrol Protect Secure (PPS) Acquires West Coast Vehicle Patrol Provider

April 12, 2021

Professional Services

Patrol Protect Secure, Inc. (PPS), backed by Mangrove Equity Partners and Sunlake Capital, completed an add-on acquisition of a leading West Coast contract security provider focused on vehicle patrols staffed by off-duty law enforcement. The deal expands PPS's geographic footprint and strengthens its capability in armed vehicle patrol services while providing management continuity and a transitional leadership arrangement.

Patrol Protect Secure (PPS) Acquires Internal Security Associates (ISA)

July 1, 2020

Professional Services

Patrol Protect Secure, Inc. (PPS), a PE-backed security platform sponsored by Mangrove Equity Partners and Sunlake Capital, acquired Internal Security Associates, LLC (ISA), a Boston-based contract security provider focused on public sector customers. The add-on expands PPS’s geographic footprint into greater Boston, increases platform revenue and EBITDA, and provides the ISA founder liquidity and a succession plan while the founder retains an equity stake in the PPS parent.

LXP Recapitalizes Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp.

May 3, 2024

Software

LXP, LLC completed a recapitalization of Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp., a provider of proprietary public safety software and facility control systems for high-security corrections facilities; the transaction closed on April 9, 2024. Midwest Mezzanine provided subordinated debt and a partial equity investment to support the deal while Third Coast Bank provided senior debt; Brady Hughes will become CEO and founder Ike Newton will transition to the board.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires LPS (Dallas, TX)

March 26, 2021

Industrial Services

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired LPS, a Dallas-based full-service life safety company specializing in fire sprinkler and alarm systems, in a deal finalized in March. The LPS ownership team (except Bill Polischeck, who is retiring) will remain on as managers; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Pye-Barker's presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth market.

PalAmerican Security Acquires Patrol Protect Secure from Mangrove Equity Partners

October 28, 2025

Professional Services

PalAmerican Security has acquired Patrol Protect Secure, Inc. (PPS) from Mangrove Equity Partners and Sunlake Capital. PPS is a U.S. contract security platform that grew to ~2,400 security officers and completed six acquisitions under Mangrove/Sunlake ownership; the deal expands PalAmerican’s geographic footprint and capabilities in technology-enabled monitoring and off-duty law enforcement services.