Security & Safety Investment Banking
The Raymond James Security & Safety Investment Banking team is among the most experienced and active in the industry. As the first major investment bank to focus on the industry, Raymond James has built a dedicated team of investment bankers and research analysts. The team’s extensive experience and network of relationships allows it to provide a full range of highly customized capital raising and M&A solutions to clients around the world. Our coverage of the industry is broad, ranging from companies engaged in residential security, automation technologies, commercial security and homeland security. These attributes have resulted in an impressive track record of transactions, including some of the largest and most highly valued transactions in the history of the industry.Security & Safety Subsector Expertise
- Access control
- Authentication and identification
- CBRNE
- Connected home
- Fire and life safety
- Guarding
- Industrial automation
- PERS / telehealth
- Physical security
- Public safety technology
- Risk mitigation
- Safety products
- Security monitoring
- Systems integration
- Track and trace
- Video surveillance
Senior Banking Team
Transaction History
May 2025
About Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigations
Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigations is Canada’s leading provider of risk management, investigation and security management solutions.
March 2025
About Door & Window Guard Systems, Inc.
Door & Window Guard Systems, Inc. (“DAWGS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of robust and innovative security solutions designed to safeguard vacant properties across the United States.
March 2025
About Kastle Systems
Kastle Systems has been a leader in the security industry since 1972, providing state-of-the-art managed security solutions that protect more than 3,400 buildings and 60,000 businesses across the United States and Australia.
March 2025
About Delco Security
Delco Security is a Canadian master systems integrator specializing in complex technology integrations with a strong reputation for delivering fully integrated and unified solutions.
February 2025
About Critical Arc
CriticalArc, Pty Ltd. (“CriticalArc” or the “Company) is a provider of safety and security technology solutions tailored for educational institutions, corporate offices and public venues worldwide.
February 2025
About STOPit Solutions
STOPit Solutions provides mobile, web & phone trauma-informed anonymous reporting, emergency management solutions, and crisis management services to education, communities, and workplaces across the country.
January 2025
About InVue
InVue is a global technology provider at the forefront of innovative security solutions for protecting assets in the retail business.
November 2024
About Keensight Capital
Keensight Capital (“Keensight”), one of the leading European Growth Buyout firms, is committed to supporting entrepreneurs as they implement their growth strategies.
November 2024
About ondeso
ondeso is a Germany-based provider of operational technology (OT) software solutions, enabling OT endpoint management and security of computer systems used in production.
November 2024
About SERO EMS Group
SERO EMS Group is a global provider of electronics manufacturing services, delivering high-quality solutions across industries through its companies: EPSa, Solid Semecs BV, SERO GmbH, and Syncron EMS.
September 2024
About Vitaprotech
Vitaprotech is a European group of leading companies that specializes in the development of solutions in the sectors of Intrusion Detection, Access Control, and Intelligent Software Monitoring.
September 2024
About Level
Level Lock is a technology solutions business based in California. The Company manufactures locks, doors, gates and entrance automation solutions for the residential industry with the goal of redefining the smart home experience.
June 2024
About Garda Group
Garda Group is a leading Nordic perimeter and technical security company, which recently expanded to Germany with the acquisition of Freihoff Group.
June 2024
About Resideo
Resideo is a leading global manufacturer and developer of technology-driven products and components that provide critical comfort, energy management, and safety and security solutions to over 150 million homes globally.
May 2024
About MSB Services
MSB Services is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure integration services for the Transportation vertical in the Gulf Coast region of Florida. The Company’s offering spans intelligent transportation systems, permanent traffic signals, roadway lighting, highway signage and related road safety solutions.
April 2024
About MobileHelp
MobileHelp is a leading provider of mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems (mPERS). MobileHelp mPERS devices are integrated with nationwide wireless voice, data and GPS technology to provide real-time medical alert monitoring services and expedited personal emergency assistance.
April 2024
About Garda Group
Garda Group is a leading Nordic perimeter and technical security company. Garda Group offers installation, service and maintenance within perimeter and mechanical security, technical and electronic security, road safety and industrial doors.
December 2023
About Watchtower
Watchtower, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, is a leading provider of video surveillance and asset protection solutions for property managers and owners in the multi-family housing industry.
October 2023
About Wavelynx Technologies Corporation
WaveLynx Technologies is a leading force in the realm of secure and open mobile-first identity and access control solutions.
September 2023
About M2M
M2M Services is on a mission to accelerate the mass adoption of smart security worldwide through universal and affordable IoT solutions.
August 2023
About ADT Commercial
Headquartered in Irving, TX, ADT Commercial is a provider of the installation, monitoring and ongoing service of commercial security, fire, and life safety solutions.
July 2023
About Rent Dynamics
Rent Dynamics provides value throughout the resident journey through technology providing solutions for Marketing, Leasing, and Retention to the Multifamily Industry.
June 2023
About 3SI
3SI Security Systems is the market leader in pioneering advanced security solutions for asset protection and recovery.
April 2023
About Qognify
Qognify is a provider of physical security and enterprise incident management software solutions.
January 2023
About VitaProtech
Founded in 2012, Vitaprotech addresses all customers’ needs up to the most complex and sensitive sites through an integrated offer built around three complementary areas of expertise: access control, intelligent monitoring & video as well as perimeter intrusion detection systems.
August 2022
About Kings III
Kings III of America, LLC (“Kings III” or the “Company) is headquartered in Coppell, Texas, and is a provider of all-inclusive emergency monitoring solutions for elevators and pools across North America.
August 2022
About ControlByNet
ControlByNet develops cloud and managed video surveillance solutions that protect properties using innovative software to enable single sign-on, 24/7 access from any device, standardization across locations and future-proof software.
April 2022
About MobileHelp
MobileHelp is a provider of remote patient monitoring capabilities and personal emergency response systems to complex and high-risk user populations.
December 2021
About AMAROK
AMAROK is a leading provider of contracted perimeter security infrastructure solutions in the United States. The Company installs, operates, monitors and maintains solar-powered electric fences and perimeter security solutions.
December 2021
About My Alarm Center
Founded in 2000, My Alarm Center is a provider of technologically advanced security and smart home automation solutions to residential and small business customers throughout the United States.
December 2021
About Valcom
For more than 40 years, Valcom Inc. has been a leader in the development of communications products and solutions that relay information rapidly, enabling individuals in various locations throughout an organization to receive relevant instructions.
November 2021
About The Anvil Group
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Christchurch, UK, Anvil provides travel risk management, crisis communications and emergency software solutions to help its customers ensure the safety, resilience and health of their travellers and expat workforce.
October 2021
About Dwelo
Dwelo is a Smart Device Management platform built to increase multifamily owners' Net Operating Income. Level Home is redefining the smart home experience with invisible technology and software.
October 2021
About Envysion Inc.
Envysion, Inc. (“Envysion” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of enterprise video security and business analytics solutions for the quick-service restaurant and retail industries.
September 2021
About Off Duty Services
Off Duty Services prosecutes its business through a managed services model, enabling its customers to outsource the burden associated with managing, procuring, scheduling and insuring armed, off duty officers.
July 2021
About Rapid Fire Protection Group
Since its founding in 1992, Rapid Fire Protection Group has delivered a broad range of services including specialized design and installation of fire sprinkler and suppression systems as well as ongoing inspection, testing and maintenance.
June 2021
About My Alarm Center
My Alarm Center is a leading provider of security and smart home automation to residential and small business customers throughout the United States. With a primary focus on providing security and alarm monitoring, My Alarm Center offers a range of services to help protect customers.
March 2021
About Snow Phipps
AI Fire (the “Company”) is a fire and life safety service provider to both national accounts via a vendor partner network and local and regional customers through its self-employed technicians.
March 2021
About Triton
Since its establishment in 1997, Triton has sponsored nine funds, focusing on businesses in the industrial, business services, consumer and health sectors. The Triton funds invest in and support the positive development of medium-sized businesses with a strong European heritage.
March 2021
About Stealth Monitoring
Stealth Monitoring (“Stealth”), headquartered in Dallas, TX, and Eyewitness Surveillance (“Eyewitness”), based in Hanover, MD, are both leading video surveillance businesses focused on designing, installing and providing pro-active remote video monitoring solutions and related services.
January 2021
About Alarm.Com
Alarm.com is the leading platform for the intelligently connected property. Millions of consumers and businesses depend on Alarm.com's technology to manage and control their property from anywhere. The Company’s platform integrates with a growing variety of Internet of Things (IoT) devices through apps and interfaces.
December 2020
About GTCR
Consumer Cellular, Inc. (“Consumer Cellular” or the “Company”) is a top-rated wireless carrier that provides no-contract cell phones and service plans primarily to those in the 50+ age demographic.
December 2020
About FE Moran Security Solutions
Founded in 2003, FE Moran Security Solutions (“FE Moran” or the “Company”) provides an integrated electronic security offering – from design to installation and from maintenance to alarm monitoring – and focuses on commercial clients in several Midwestern states across the U.S., as well as numerous marquee national account clients.
November 2020
About Resideo Technologies Inc
Resideo Technologies, Inc. (“Resideo” or the “Company”) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions that provide comfort, security, energy efficiency and control to over 150 million homes globally.
October 2020
About Frontpoint
Frontpoint Security Solutions, LLC was founded in 2007 by a team of home security experts looking to create a better home security experience, Frontpoint brings clarity and reliability through trusted and customized solutions to meet each customer's needs and deliver best-in-class customer service.
September 2020
About Audax Private Debt
Audax Private Debt has invested over $21 billion across more than 820 established middle-market companies in support of over 230 private equity sponsors.
July 2020
About Five Arrows
Five Arrows, an international private equity group, has acquired a majority stake in Juvare, a leading US-based provider of crisis management, emergency preparedness and response software, from Thomas H. Lee Partners.
July 2020
About WorldAware
WorldAware, Inc. provides intelligence-driven, integrated risk management solutions that enable multinational organizations to operate globally with confidence.
January 2020
About Evolv Technology
Evolv Technology, Inc. is the leader in human security. The Company is dedicated to making the world a safer place by helping to protect innocent people from mass shootings, terrorist attacks and similar violent acts.
August 2019
About Stealth Monitoring
Stealth Monitoring offers one of the industry’s leading tech-enabled perimeter security solutions. Delivered through an IP-based architecture, Stealth provides real-time remote video surveillance, monitoring and access control solutio
July 2019
About Alvarado
Alvarado Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of physical access control solutions in North America such as speed gates, turnstiles and other admission devices.
April 2019
About Securadyne Systems
Securadyne Systems is a security systems integrator founded in 2011 providing enterprise-class security solutions.
February 2019
About ADT
ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT, “ADT”) is a leading provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada.
December 2018
About ADT
ADT Inc. is the leading provider of security and automation solutions in the United States and Canada, protecting homes and businesses, people on-the-go and digital networks.
November 2018
About Raptor Technologies
Founded in 2002, Raptor Technologies helps schools to protect their students and staff with innovative visitor, volunteer, and emergency management systems that instantly screen for registered sex offenders, manage custody issues, run background checks on volunteers, and aid in the preparation, response and recovery from emergencies.
November 2018
About Socotec
The SOCOTEC Group is France’s No. 1 in building control and a major player in TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) for the construction and infrastructure sectors.
November 2018
About SAFE Security
Security Alarm Financing Enterprise (“SAFE”, or the “Company”) is one of the largest providers of residential security alarm monitoring in the U.S. Operating primarily out of California and Arizona.
October 2018
About Great Call
GreatCall is a leading provider of connected health and personal emergency response services to the aging population, with more than 900,000 paying subscribers.
August 2018
About SimpliSafe
SimpliSafe has pioneered the concept of do-it-yourself home security, disrupting the traditional professionally monitored model and, in turn, emerging as one of the most recognized and respected brands in the security industry.
June 2018
About Connect America
Connect America is the largest independent company in the North American Personal Emergency Response Systems (“PERS”) industry, the leading provider in the direct-to-consumer segment and the fastest growing provider in the healthcare segment.
May 2018
About Axon Enterprise Inc.
The Axon network is a network of devices, apps and people that helps law enforcement become smarter and safer. The company’s mission is to protect life.
February 2018
About Lorex Technology
Lorex Technology, formerly a business unit of FLIR Systems, Inc., is one of the leading North American providers of video surveillance hardware systems to both residential and commercial end markets.
October 2017
About Mercury Security
Located in Long Beach, California, Mercury Security is a global leader in the supply of OEM access control hardware. “Merc” has an installed base of 4 million control panels worldwide and has been providing enhanced access control technology to its valued partners since 1992.
July 2017
About My Alarm Center LLC
My Alarm Center, LLC is the 9th-largest provider of residential security alarm monitoring and home automation services in the U.S. Operating through six branch office locations, the Company currently serves over 185,000 subscribers across North America.
July 2017
About Dynasafe International
Dynasafe International AB (“Dynasafe” or the “Company”) is a global market leader in ordnance clearance and disposal, a segment of the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards and explosive devices (“CBRNe”) industry.
July 2017
About Arrayent
Arrayent is an independent, cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) provider of end-to-end Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions to international consumer brands seeking to offer connected products in the global marketplace. The Company provides the only turn-key IoT cloud platform solution specifically designed for manufacturers of mass-market consumer products.
June 2017
About Kings III Emergency Communications
Kings III Emergency Communications is an industry-leading provider of turnkey emergency monitoring solutions for building owners and property managers. The Company’s offering includes proprietary hardware, installation, monitoring and maintenance services for on-site emergency phones.
June 2017
About 3SI Security Systems
3SI Security Systems is a leading provider of covert, managed asset tracking solutions delivered through a subscription-based, recurring revenue model. The Company’s proprietary offerings are tailored to meet the unique challenges of numerous vertical markets, most notably financial services, retail, pharmaceutical and law enforcement.
March 2017
About Alarm.com
Alarm.Com Holdings, Inc. is the leading platform solution for the connected home with over four million subscribers nationwide.
February 2017
About MobileHealth
Headquartered in the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, MobileHelp is a leading provider of mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) and health management solutions.
February 2017
About Fire and Life Safety America
Fire & Life Safety America (“FLSA” or the “Company”) designs, installs, inspects, and services a comprehensive range of customized fire and life safety solutions including fire alarm and suppression systems, sprinklers and customized special hazards systems for high-risk deployments
Transaction history may include transactions completed by a Raymond James banker while at a former firm.