Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the middle-market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, have acquired Security 101, a provider of commercial security integration services headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Security 101 delivers mission-critical security integration services to a diverse customer base spanning healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, finance, data centers, and other sectors. The company provides end-to-end security solutions, including access control systems, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems, enabling clients to work with a single partner across the full security lifecycle. Founded in 2007, Security 101 has expanded into a national platform with a network of offices across the United States, designed to address localized security needs while supporting broader national accounts.
The transaction caps a strong 2025 for Morgan Stanley Capital Partners and highlights continued momentum within its private equity platform, including realizations and ongoing investments in services-oriented businesses.
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, has invested in middle-market companies for more than three decades. The firm focuses on privately negotiated equity and equity-related investments primarily in North America, targeting subsectors across business services, consumer, healthcare, education, and industrials, with an emphasis on driving organic and acquisition-led growth through operational improvements.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals globally and $1.8 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2025. The broader Morgan Stanley organization operates in 42 countries, providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals worldwide.
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“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.”
Adam Shaw, Managing Director And Head Of Business Services At Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
“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.”
“We are proud of the platform we’ve built alongside Gemspring. Their partnership has helped us scale thoughtfully, expand into new geographies, and strengthen our national network while maintaining our commitment to delivering exceptional service to customers. We are excited for our next chapter of growth.”
Greg Daly, Chief Executive Officer of Security 101
“It has been a privilege to partner alongside Greg and the entire Security 101 team during this period of significant transformation and growth. By investing in people, operational infrastructure, and strategic growth initiatives, the team has built a strong foundation for continued expansion. Security 101 is exceptionally well positioned for its next phase of growth and we look forward to its continued success.”
Alex Shakibnia, Managing Director at Gemspring Capital
