We have advised the management team of Ranger Fire and Security (“Ranger”), a leading fire and security services platform operating across the UK and Ireland, on the terms of its equity investment following a majority investment by European mid-market private equity firm Inflexion.
The investment is being made by Inflexion Enterprise Fund VI, Inflexion’s lower mid-market private equity fund.
Ranger provides a comprehensive, one-stop solution to businesses, charities and public sector organisations. The business brings together high-performing local fire and security providers on a national platform, combining their strong regional reputations for customer service with the scale, systems and reach of a larger group.
The equity investment from Inflexion will support Ranger’s continued buy-and-build strategy, enabling further acquisitions of high-quality local businesses while scaling operations to deliver a best-in-class service. The transaction also positions Ranger to advance its ambition of building a leading national platform, with potential expansion into continental Europe over time.
As part of the transaction, both management and existing investor Hyperion Equity Partners will make a significant reinvestment alongside Inflexion to support the company’s long-term growth strategy. To date, Ranger has acquired 25 businesses across the UK and Ireland, employs over 500 employees and generates revenues of over £75m.
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “The investment by Inflexion is a strong endorsement of our strategy and the momentum we have built. With their support and expertise, we can accelerate our plans, scale faster and continue building a leading one-stop shop for fire and security services.”