Investcorp Acquires Guardian Fire Services
December 3, 2025
Investcorp has acquired Guardian Fire Services, a Nashville-based provider of fire protection and life safety services, from Northern Lakes Capital. Guardian operates 17 branches across the U.S., serving commercial, industrial, healthcare and educational customers; management will remain meaningful shareholders as Investcorp supports the company's continued growth.
- Buyers
- Investcorp
- Targets
- Guardian Fire Services
- Sellers
- Northern Lakes Capital
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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