Operating Company Business Services

Security 101

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Security 101® is a nationwide provider of integrated security solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining advanced security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and visitor management, supported by a network of 50+ offices.

Focus Areas
Physical security integration, Access control, Video surveillance

Tracked deals

14

14 tracked deals across 2023-2026.

Recent pace

3

3 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

11 addon · 3 buyout

Security 101 Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 4 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 4 years for Security 101. 2 2023 4 2024 6 2025 ~3 est. 2 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

Showing the 12 most recent of 14 tracked deals for Security 101.

  • Buyer
    Security 101
    Target
    Secure Lock Solutions (SLS)
    Seller
    Lucas Bunch, Wyman Bowers
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Security 101, a national provider of integrated physical security solutions, acquired Secure Lock Solutions (SLS), a West Columbia, South Carolina integrator focused on door, lock, and opening integration for commercial and government customers. The acquisition strengthens Security 101’s Southeast presence and improves service continuity and scalability across the Carolinas corridor between its Charlotte and Charleston operations.

  • Buyer
    Security 101
    Target
    AV-Worx
    Type
    Buyout

    Security 101 has acquired AV-Worx, an audio-visual systems integrator that specializes in mission-critical control rooms, emergency operations centers, and advanced visualization systems. The deal expands Security 101's capabilities by integrating high-reliability AV engineering and visualization with its existing electronic security services to better serve utilities, public safety, transportation, government, and enterprise customers.

  • Buyer
    Security 101
    Target
    Electronic Security Concepts (ESC)
    Type
    Buyout

    Security 101 has acquired Electronic Security Concepts (ESC), a Scottsdale, Arizona-based full-service systems integrator. The deal expands Security 101's presence in the U.S. Southwest and adds ESC's advanced systems-integration capabilities and customer relationships across government, healthcare, and enterprise verticals.

  • Buyer
    Security 101, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    JY Security LLC, Beartooth Corporation
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Security 101, a Gemspring Capital‑backed national security integrator, has acquired two franchise partners — JY Security LLC in San Antonio, Texas and Beartooth Corporation in Minneapolis, Minnesota — expanding its U.S. footprint. The deals, which bring Security 101's total acquisitions to 21, will keep the existing founders in leadership roles while integrating the teams into Security 101's national platform to better serve commercial, government and healthcare clients.

  • Buyer
    Security 101, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    Security & Energy Technologies Corporation (SETEC)
    Seller
    Chet Hahne, Mark Morgan
    Type
    Addon

    Security 101, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired Security & Energy Technologies Corporation (SETEC), a Chantilly, Virginia–based systems integrator that serves commercial and federal government clients. The deal — Security 101's 19th strategic acquisition — strengthens the buyer's presence in the Washington, D.C. corridor and positions SETEC to pursue larger, more complex federal and commercial projects under Security 101's national platform.

  • Buyer
    Security 101, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    Dorrian Properties LLC
    Type
    Addon

    Security 101, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired Dorrian Properties LLC, a long-standing franchise partner with operations in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The deal expands Security 101's Northeast footprint and strengthens its ability to serve higher-education and other complex commercial clients across Pennsylvania.

  • Buyer
    Security 101, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    JAC Security, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Security 101, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, has acquired JAC Security, Inc., its long-standing franchise partner serving Greater Houston. Cliff Smith, JAC's founder, will remain as General Manager of Security 101's Houston branch as the company continues to expand its Texas footprint in its 17th strategic acquisition.

  • Buyer
    Security 101, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    Integrated Systems & Services, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Security 101, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, has acquired Integrated Systems & Services, Inc. (ISSI), a security integrator based in Eatontown, New Jersey. The add-on expands Security 101's Northeast footprint and strengthens its capabilities in high-security environments, including data center and healthcare security; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Security 101, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    Eos Business Surveillance Solutions, LLC
    Type
    Addon

    Security 101, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired Eos Business Surveillance Solutions, a Flint, Michigan-based security integration firm specializing in video surveillance, access control, and mobile surveillance trailers. The acquisition expands Security 101's capabilities and Michigan footprint while retaining Eos leadership to continue scaling the mobile surveillance trailer sales and leasing business.

  • Buyer
    Security 101, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    North Texas Integration, LLC, Mountain View Integration, LLC
    Seller
    Keith Walker, Michael Carrigan, Chris Cushing
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Security 101, a Gemspring Capital-backed national commercial security provider, acquired two of its high-performing franchisees: North Texas Integration (Dallas, TX) and Mountain View Integration (Denver, CO). The transactions bring the Dallas and Denver teams into Security 101's core operations to expand the company's geographic footprint and enhance its operational capabilities across multiple end markets including healthcare, education, financial and government.

  • Buyer
    Security 101, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    Chicago Security Integrators
    Seller
    Brent Sherman
    Type
    Addon

    Security 101, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company based in West Palm Beach, Florida, acquired Chicago Security Integrators (CSI), a franchise established in 2020 that serves the Chicago market. The add-on expands Security 101’s local presence and service capabilities in the greater Chicago area while integrating CSI’s team and customer relationships into the Security 101 platform.

  • Buyer
    Security 101, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    Integrated Security Professionals, RVA Security Integrators
    Seller
    Anthony Iovine, Rob Ryan, Demus Oxford
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Security 101, a Gemspring Capital–backed national provider of commercial security solutions, has acquired Integrated Security Professionals and RVA Security Integrators—two of the largest Security 101 franchisees. The transactions bring the franchisees into Security 101's core operations to deepen the company's regional coverage and expand service capabilities across healthcare, education, financial and government end markets.

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