Prospect Capital and an affiliate have provided a first lien senior secured term loan and a preferred equity investment in Security Fire Systems (SFS), aggregating approximately $26 million, in collaboration with Blackford Capital.

Founded in 1993, SFS is a company for fire security and protection, offering a comprehensive line of products and services, including automatic fire sprinkler design services, fire sprinkler system installation, system testing, system maintenance and servicing, remodel and retrofits, fire alarms and emergency response. SFS is certified to provide services in Texas, California, Arkansas, Colorado and Oklahoma to multiple customer bases and end markets, consisting of hospitality, healthcare, education, retail, aviation, government, residential and religious properties.

“Prospect is pleased to provide growth capital to enable SFS to pursue compelling organic and acquisitive growth opportunities,” said Angel Solis, managing director, Prospect. “We are excited to support Blackford Capital on their mission to make SFS a high-performing market leader in the fire suppression space.”

Martin Stein, founder and managing director, Blackford Capital, added, “We were pleased to work with Prospect, which was responsive, diligent and creative on this transaction. Having Prospect as an investor strengthens SFS’s position as a compelling acquirer of more growing and profitable businesses in the fire suppression space.”