Newable Capital Invests in London Fire Solutions

LDC and Newable Invest in ARC Building Solutions

November 13, 2025

Building Products

LDC has made a growth investment in ARC Building Solutions, the Leeds-based manufacturer of passive fire protection and thermal insulation products, with Newable reinvesting alongside. The capital will support increased production capacity, upgraded systems and expanded sales and support capability while LDC joins the board to back management led by CEO Neil Weeks.

Newable Capital Invests in CMS Holdings UK Ltd (Commercial Maintenance Services)

April 14, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Newable Capital has made a long-term growth investment in CMS Holdings UK Ltd (Commercial Maintenance Services), a UK-based engineering and facilities services provider. The capital will support national expansion, investment in technology and training, and capability development across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, catering equipment and renewables services.

Newable Capital Invests in Weldfast UK Limited

August 25, 2021

Manufacturing

Newable Capital has made a growth investment in Weldfast UK Limited, a UK-based wholesaler and manufacturer of welding equipment, consumables and gas products. The funding will support Weldfast's next phase of growth, including product development, operational improvements and further acquisitions.

Newable Capital Invests in Dancerace

August 5, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Newable Capital has made a growth investment in Dancerace, a Bath-based provider of cloud-hosted receivables finance software, investing alongside the existing management team. The capital will support accelerated hiring for product delivery and customer support to deliver Dancerace's product roadmap while the company remains independent with its current senior management retained.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires LS Systems

September 21, 2022

Electrical Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed holding company focused on fire detection and security services, has acquired Maryland-based LS Systems. The add-on expands Sciens' footprint into the greater Baltimore / Mid-Atlantic region and enhances its capabilities in fire protection, electronic security, and emergency communications with a team of over 90 professionals.

Blackford Capital Acquires Security Fire Systems

December 12, 2024

Construction

Blackford Capital acquired Security Fire Systems (SFS) on December 12, 2024, launching its Fire Safety Consolidation Platform; terms were not disclosed. SFS, founded in 1993 and based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area (Coppell, Texas), provides fire sprinkler design, installation, testing, maintenance and fire alarm services across Texas, Arkansas, Colorado and Oklahoma; SFS management will remain in place as Blackford pursues further add-on consolidation opportunities.