Lightview Capital Invests in FSS Technologies
October 28, 2025
Lightview Capital announced a strategic growth investment in FSS Technologies, a provider of integrated fire, security, life-safety and technology solutions headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Glass Lake Holdings served as the independent sponsor for the transaction; proceeds will support FSS’s expansion, enhanced service capabilities, and future strategic acquisitions.
- Buyers
- Lightview Capital, Glass Lake Holdings (GLH)
- Targets
- FSS Technologies
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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