Gemspring Capital Acquires Security 101
January 7, 2022
Gemspring Capital Management, through an affiliate, acquired a majority interest in Security 101, a national provider of commercial security system solutions. The partnership will keep Security 101's management in place and aims to accelerate geographic expansion, broaden service and technology offerings, and grow the company's client base across healthcare, education, financial and government end markets.
- Buyers
- Gemspring Capital Management LLC
- Targets
- Security 101
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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