Preventr Services Group, the London-based national fire protection specialist and a portfolio company of Tandy Ventures, has secured a £10m facility from Growth Lending to support its continued expansion and buy-and-build strategy.
An initial £6.2m has been provided to fund the acquisition of Passive Fire Safety Solutions Limited (PFSS) and to provide additional capital to support the firm’s growth strategy. The wider £10m facility gives the group significant headroom to pursue further acquisitions and invest in operational capacity, talent and technology as it scales across the UK.
The acquisition of PFSS represents a significant milestone for Preventr, strengthening the group’s installation and compliance capabilities and complementing its established fire door manufacturing expertise, which positions the firm to deliver a full-scope passive fire protection service on a national basis.
Operating within a market driven by increasing regulatory scrutiny and heightened building safety accountability, the expanded group is better positioned to support clients across social housing, NHS, commercial real estate, airports and large residential portfolios; complex, highly regulated environments where compliance and safety are critical.
Founded on strong technical expertise and industry accreditations, Preventr employs 75 people nationwide. The business is now focused on the roll-out of bespoke, AI-powered technology to analyse clients’ building safety data, enabling smarter prioritisation of fire safety actions and helping engineers work more efficiently through compliance backlogs – further strengthening its position in the UK fire safety market.
The funding structure supports Preventr’s buy-and-build strategy while enabling internal transformation initiatives to reinforce its long-term market leadership.
Jamil Anakkar, Founder and Chief Executive of Preventr, said: “The financial support provided by Growth Lending has enabled us to accelerate our pace of growth through acquisitions as well as internal transformation projects, helping us to position as a leader in the UK fire safety marketplace.
“The acquisition of PFSS is an important milestone for the group as it complements our existing fire door manufacturing capability. We now have the ability to offer full-scope passive protection services on a national basis, strengthening our proposition to clients who require trusted partners capable of delivering at scale.”
Adam Brinn, Managing Director at Growth Lending said: “Preventr operates in a market supported by clear structural drivers and has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, compliant fire safety solutions. This transaction supports a compelling buy-and-build strategy led by an experienced management team and enables the business to scale its capabilities while delivering positive social impact through improved fire safety standards.”
The transaction was introduced by Langdon Capital. FRP provided due diligence support, Wilson Partners advised on tax due diligence, Browne Jacobson acted as lender counsel and JMW Solicitors advised the borrower.