Capstone Partners advised Safe Haven Defense—a leading provider of security window film solutions—on its sale to Dominus Capital LP.
Founded by Steve Johnson and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Safe Haven Defense is a leading provider of branded, proprietary security window film solutions serving the North American market. The company provides a cost-effective bullet-resistant security film, certified by third-party accredited laboratories, which is installed as a retrofit to existing windows. Safe Haven serves numerous end-markets, including education, commercial, retail, government, and healthcare. The business operates in all 50 states and has armored over 1,000 education, retail, corporate, government, and healthcare facilities across the U.S. For more information, please visit Safe Haven here.
Capstone had an excellent sense for the types of acquirers that suited our unique needs. Dominus was one of several highly qualified potential partners identified by Capstone and they did a fantastic job helping us determine the best fit.
Founder Steve Johnson will remain a significant shareholder in the business and continue as President. SHD will leverage Dominus’s Operating Partner network, including Cameron Evans who will serve as CEO.
“We are excited to partner with Dominus as we work to further accelerate growth and continually enhance our security solution offerings and superior customer service. As a family-owned business, we were impressed by Dominus’s partnership approach and integrity and are excited to leverage their complementary skillsets and network, including their Operating Partners,” commented Johnson.
“We really appreciated the opportunity to work with Steve,” commented Ted Polk, Managing Director at Capstone. “His background provides him with an unparalleled perspective on how to protect against armed threats and he has done an extraordinary job positioning Safe Haven to meet the tremendous demand that exists for its product offerings. We look forward to the acceleration of the business in partnership with Dominus.”
Based in New York, Dominus Capital is a leading middle-market private equity investment firm that focuses on management-led buyouts and growth capital investments in companies in the business services and light manufacturing sectors. Drawing on the experience, knowledge and network of its founders and a team of Operating Partners, Dominus Capital works hand-in-hand with exceptional management teams to unlock the untapped potential of its portfolio companies. The firm takes a long-term approach to investing and has a consistent and highly successful track record of achieving significant growth at its portfolio companies. The Dominus Capital team members have executed over 100 transactions over the past 20+ years. For more information, please visit Dominus here.
Bob Haswell, a Founding Partner at Dominus, stated “We are thrilled to partner with Steve and Safe Haven in the next stage of their growth. Safe Haven is the market leader in the fast-growing security window film segment and we look forward to working with Steve and the Safe Haven team to continue to serve customers and protect people and assets.”
The expert investment banking professionals on Capstone Partners’ Security & Industrials Teams work with leading middle market companies operating in the Facility Services and Security markets to advise with their strategic decision-making in order to maximize financial outcomes at every stage of the business lifecycle. Our firm has developed a full suite of corporate finance solutions, including M&A advisory, debt advisory, financial advisory, and equity capital financing to help privately owned businesses and private equity firms address any need, ranging from growth and financial or operational advisement to an ultimate exit transaction. To learn more about this transaction, or about the benefits of starting a relationship with our team, contact us here.
