Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle‑market private‑equity arm of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, has completed the acquisition of Security 101, a West Palm Beach‑based provider of commercial security integration services founded in 2003.
The transaction value was not disclosed, but the deal adds a company that delivers end‑to‑end security solutions—including access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection—to MSCP’s portfolio of service‑oriented businesses. Security 101’s platform serves a broad customer base that spans healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, finance and data centers, positioning the acquisition to broaden MSCP’s footprint in the growing security‑services market.
"Security 101 has built a differentiated platform with a strong record of organic growth and consistent execution across complex customer environments. We are excited to partner with Greg and the broader team to support continued expansion and further strengthen the Company’s leadership position. We intend to continue investing in the platform to further elevate the customer experience and support scalable service delivery across both local markets and national accounts," said Adam Shaw, Managing Director and Head of Business Services at MSCP. Greg Daly, CEO of Security 101, added, "We’re excited to team up with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to build on our momentum and extend Security 101’s leadership in commercial security integration. MSCP’s resources and experience will help us deepen our national accounts program, continue thoughtful M&A, and expand our unified platform while maintaining the culture and consistency our customers expect."
Security 101 has completed 21 strategic acquisitions before this transaction, expanding its regional footprint and deepening expertise in data‑center security. MSCP’s investment strategy focuses on control transactions in the middle market, including founder‑led recapitalizations, growth equity, roll‑ups and management buyouts, with an emphasis on resilient, services‑oriented businesses that generate fee‑based revenue streams. The acquisition aligns with that strategy by adding a high‑growth, recurring‑revenue business that can be leveraged for further add‑on deals and cross‑sell opportunities within MSCP’s existing portfolio.
The commercial security integration market is experiencing growth driven by increasing security risks, technological advancements such as AI, IoT and cloud‑based solutions, and a heightened need for end‑to‑end security solutions across diverse sectors. By adding Security 101, MSCP positions itself to capture this expanding market, deepen relationships with institutional clients, and enhance its advisory and execution capabilities in the commercial‑security sector.
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