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Secondary·Business Services/Security Services·September 22, 2026

New 2ND Capital-led investor group closes Guardian Alarm acquisition

A single-asset continuation fund provides liquidity for existing shareholders and additional committed capital for the company's acquisition strategy.

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BuyerNew 2ND Capital-led investor group
TargetGuardian Alarm
SponsorCertares
TypeSecondary
IndustryBusiness Services
Sub-sectorSecurity Services

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.