New 2ND Capital-led investor group closes Guardian Alarm continuation fund
A single-asset continuation fund provides liquidity for existing shareholders and additional committed capital for the company's acquisition strategy.
New 2ND Capital-led investor group recapitalized Guardian Alarm, a provider of security, fire, access control, and automation solutions for commercial and residential customers. Guardian Alarm operates across the Midwest and South, serving more than 10 states and tracing its roots to 1930.
Certares extended its partnership with Guardian Alarm through the transaction, and William Blair served as exclusive financial advisor to Certares and Guardian. Brent Uhl serves as chief executive officer of Guardian Alarm.
"Guardian represents exactly the type of high-quality business we seek to support through our secondary investments," said Rob Luttrell, Partner at New 2ND.
Deal facts
- Target
- Guardian Alarm
- Investor
- New 2ND Capital-led investor group
- Sponsor
- Certares, New 2ND Capital
- Deal type
- Recap
- Advisers
- William Blair financial adviser to Certares and Guardian
- Status
- Completed
- Announced
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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