The security sector is consolidating. Are you on the right side of it?
Whether you own an intruder alarm company, a CCTV installation business, an access control specialist, or an alarm receiving centre, the decisions you make in the next 12 months will define the outcome. DealFlowAgent works with both sides of the table.
The UK and US's only M&A advisory and brokerage firm specialising in electronic security businesses. Our market-leading advisors leverage industry knowledge, buyer relationships and proprietary technology to help business owners secure multiple acquisition offers at higher valuations. Confidential. Trusted exit process.
Two Sides of the Same Table
For Business Owners
You have probably been approached. PE-backed platforms, national security groups, trade buyers looking to acquire your monitoring contracts and engineering teams. But most owners have no idea who is genuinely buying, who has the capital to close, and who will waste months of your time. Without competing offers, there is no leverage. The buyer sets the pace, anchors low, and waits. We change that dynamic.
For Acquirers
We maintain a proprietary pipeline of off-market electronic security businesses across the UK and US. Intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring, integrated systems, and security guarding. If you have defined acquisition criteria, register your interest and we will match you directly to relevant opportunities as they come to market.
Register acquisition criteriaDeep Expertise Across Every Security Discipline
We understand the nuances of every sub-sector within electronic security, from NSI Gold accreditations to ARCs and recurring monitoring revenue.
Intruder Alarm Systems
Commercial and residential intruder alarms, including Grade 2 and Grade 3 systems with police response URNs and ARC monitoring connections.
CCTV & Video Surveillance
IP camera systems, video analytics, remote monitoring centres, and AI-powered surveillance solutions for commercial and public sector clients.
Access Control Systems
Biometric, card-based, and cloud-managed access control for corporate offices, healthcare facilities, education, and critical infrastructure.
Alarm Monitoring (ARC)
Alarm receiving centres providing 24/7 monitoring, keyholding, and emergency response services with high-value recurring revenue.
Integrated Security Solutions
Multi-discipline integrators combining intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and intercom into unified security platforms.
Security Guarding & Manned Services
SIA-licensed guarding operations, mobile patrols, concierge security, and event security with long-term client contracts.
Related pages: Intruder Alarms | CCTV | Access Control | Alarm Monitoring | Electronic Security | Security Guarding
Some of the Serial Acquirers in the Electronic Security Systems Space
These are a handful of the PE-backed platforms, national groups, and corporate acquirers currently buying in this sector across the UK and US.
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+ 12,000 more registered acquirers with defined search criteria
What Every Security Business Owner Needs to Know
"Is my monitoring contract book really worth that much?"
Your recurring monthly revenue from monitoring and maintenance contracts is your most valuable asset. But buyers will scrutinise every detail: NSI or SSAIB certification status, contract renewal rates, client concentration, and whether the relationships depend on you or your team. Without a structured process, the true value of your recurring revenue goes unrecognised.
"What happens to my engineers after I sell?"
Your security engineers and installation technicians are the reason your clients trust you. The wrong acquirer can dismantle the culture you have built. We only work with buyers who have a credible plan for your team, and we hold them to it through the deal terms.
"How will the shift to cloud and AI affect my valuation?"
The transition to cloud-based access control, AI-powered video analytics, and smart security systems is reshaping buyer expectations. Companies that have embraced IP-based systems and remote monitoring command significantly higher multiples than those still reliant on legacy analogue technology.
Exits Advised by DealFlowAgent and Our Partner Advisors
Intruder Alarm Systems
NSI Gold certified intruder alarm installer with 1,200 monitored connections and a 94% contract renewal rate sold to a PE-backed security platform. All engineers retained on existing terms.
CCTV & Video Surveillance
Commercial CCTV and video analytics specialist serving logistics, retail, and critical infrastructure sold to a national electronic security group. Multiple competing offers received.
Access Control & Integrated Systems
Access control and integrated security systems provider with NHS and local authority contracts sold to a corporate acquirer. Owner completed a twelve-month handover period.
What Our Clients Say
Saim, Founder of a Lancashire, UK-based online pharmacy. Together with the USA-based strategic acquirer, revenue has grown >10x since the acquisition. 4 competing offers. 9 weeks to close.
"8 buyers got in touch with the help of their tech. We ended up completing the sale in 32 days to a serial acquirer."
"I could not have asked for better support. They found the perfect buyer and secured terms that exceeded my expectations."
"The team guided me through every step. I felt completely supported from first call to completion. I then referred my friend Jennifer, who also sold her company with them."
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Book a confidential 15-minute conversation at the event. No obligation, everything discussed stays between us. Whether you are considering selling or actively acquiring, we will give you an honest assessment of the market.
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