M&A Deal Summary

Knox Lane Acquires Guardian Fire Protection Services

On January 18, 2024, growth capital firm Knox Lane acquired safety/security company Guardian Fire Protection Services from RHV Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Knox Lane’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Knox Lane’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Knox Lane’s 2nd transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-01-18
Target Guardian Fire Protection Services
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Knox Lane
Sellers(s) RHV Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Harris Williams & Co. (Financial)
Bodman (Legal)

Target

Guardian Fire Protection Services

Rockville, Maryland, United States
Guardian Fire Protection Services is a provider of customer care and fire safety solutions for businesses throughout Maryland and surrounding communities. Guardian Fire Protection Services is based in Rockville, Maryland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Knox Lane

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2019
PE ASSETS 1.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Knox Lane is a private equity firm that seeks investments in middle-market, growth-oriented companies operating in the consumer and services sectors. The Firm looks to partner with founders and management teams and will consider opportunities throughout the US. Knox Lane was established in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 8
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
State (Maryland) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 7 of 8
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-07 Ruppert

Laytonsville, Maryland, United States

Ruppert is a family and employee-owned business that provides commercial landscaping services. The company has grown to become a top-10 player in the industry through its dedication to exceptional professionalism and best-in-class operations. It currently serves over 3,500 customers throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeastern U.S. Ruppert was founded in 1976 and is based in Laytonsville, Maryland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-01 All Star

Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

All Star is a provider of specialty-focused locum tenens and permanent placement opportunities for physicians and advanced practitioners in the U.S. and is a locum tenens staffing firm. All Star is based in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

RHV Capital

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

RHV Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring interests in privately-held, lower middle-market companies. RHV Capital is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-04-13 Street Smart Rental

Lino Lakes, Minnesota, United States

Street Smart Rental offers short-term and long-term rental options for traffic control companies across the country and Canada. Street Smart Rental was founded in 1999 and is based in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.

Sell -
Mergr

Product

Company

Legal