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Orbis Protect, a leading provider of specialist security and protection services, has secured transformational growth capital investment from Tiger Infrastructure Partners, subject to regulatory approval.
Tiger Infrastructure Partners is an innovative private equity firm focused on providing significant strategic growth capital to middle-market infrastructure companies. Tiger’s value-add approach targets growth investments across the Digital Infrastructure, Energy Transition and Transportation sectors in North America and Europe, where Tiger believes strong tailwinds are driving demand for new infrastructure.
This investment represents a successful exit for Synova Capital, who invested in the business in 2021. The partnership with Synova has driven a period of significant growth for Orbis, marked by multiple successful acquisitions, expansion into Europe, entry into new market segments and continued development of our proprietary AI-enabled technology platform. During Synova’s ownership period, revenue and EBITDA have grown by 172 per cent and 214 per cent, respectively.
Ben Howard, CEO Orbis Protect said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Tiger Infrastructure Partners as we embark on the next phase of our ambitious growth strategy. Their vision for the business is completely aligned with our own, and their insight and support will be instrumental in accelerating investment across our technology capabilities, market expansion and international growth.
“I would also like to thank Synova for their support over the past 4½ years. Their insight and clear understanding of what makes the business distinctive have been instrumental in driving market-leading growth and strengthening our strategic position. Together, we have built a business with a compelling future whilst preserving the culture and values that define us.”
Alessandro Boninsegna, Senior Managing Director of Tiger Infrastructure, added: “Orbis Protect and its management form an ideal platform to drive further growth in the dynamic security solutions market where customers in multiple end sectors benefit from the company’s expert advice, geographic footprint, and differentiated offering to protect their valuable assets and people. We look forward to working alongside Ben and his team and applying Tiger’s experience in scaling up similar businesses.”
FMJ and Watco Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability
From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance.
FMJ and Watco are hosting a webinar on 22 April at 11:00am to explore what this new regulatory landscape means for FMs. To register for the webinar click here.
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