Beech Tree Invests in Obsequio Group; Obsequio Acquires APS Security & Fire

Warren Equity Partners Acquires Obsequio Group from Beech Tree; Obsequio Announces Atlas World and PLP Fire Protection Add‑ons

October 24, 2025

Environmental Services

Warren Equity Partners has acquired Obsequio Group from Beech Tree Private Equity, with financial terms not disclosed. Obsequio, a Leicester‑headquartered provider of fire safety, water hygiene, security, asbestos and environmental compliance services employing over 630 staff and generating over £70m in revenue, will remain led by founders Simon Abley and Simon Cashmore and is announcing two add‑on acquisitions — Atlas World (Belfast) and PLP Fire Protection (Chatham) — as part of the new investment.

Obsequio Group Acquires Premier Fire Security Limited

April 9, 2025

Industrial Services

Obsequio Group, backed by Beech Tree Private Equity, has acquired Romsey-based Premier Fire Security Limited, expanding Obsequio's fire safety and security capabilities and its presence on the South coast. The add-on strengthens the group's public sector and education client base and allows Obsequio to offer additional compliance services to Premier’s customers.

Obsequio Group Acquires Brunel Fire & Security

September 11, 2023

Industrial Services

Obsequio Group has acquired Portishead-based Brunel Fire & Security, expanding its capabilities in security and fire safety services. The purchase strengthens Obsequio's buy-and-build strategy by adding access control, intruder alarm, CCTV and fire detection expertise and broadens its presence in the defence and facilities management sectors.

Obsequio Group Acquires Environtec Ltd

March 11, 2025

Environmental Services

Obsequio Group has acquired UKAS-accredited Environtec Ltd to add asbestos compliance and testing capabilities to its compliance services portfolio. The deal expands Obsequio's geographic footprint (including its first office in Scotland) and is supported by investors Beech Tree Private Equity and Kartesia as part of the group's buy-and-build strategy.

Beech Tree Private Equity Invests in Arc Systems

April 17, 2023

IT Services

Beech Tree Private Equity has made a growth investment in Arc Systems, a Basildon‑based provider of cloud and IT managed services, to support the company's rapid expansion across the UK SME and mid‑market segments. The capital will be used to scale capabilities—particularly across the Microsoft stack—strengthen technical resources and accelerate Arc's growth in the fragmented UK managed services market.

Obsequio Group Acquires Metro Safety Group and Dakro Air & Water

November 6, 2024

Environmental Services

Obsequio Group, the compliance services platform backed by Beech Tree Private Equity, has acquired Metro Safety Group and Dakro Air & Water to expand its service offering and national coverage across the UK. The add-on deals broaden Obsequio's capabilities in fire safety, water and air quality compliance and strengthen its presence in healthcare, housing association, facilities management and industrial end markets.