Global Guardian: Providing Comprehensive Security Solutions for Global Business Travelers

In today's interconnected world, businesses operate on a global scale, with employees frequently traveling to different countries for meetings, conferences, and other business activities. However, with the rise in global threats and uncertainties, it is essential for companies to ensure the safety and security of their employees while they are on the move. This is where Global Guardian steps in, offering comprehensive security, medical, and travel-related services to businesses worldwide.

Align Capital Partners (ACP), a growth-oriented private equity firm, has recently made a growth capital investment in Global Guardian. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Global Guardian provides an integrated suite of services that help clients fulfill their Duty of Care (DoC) obligations and address the risks associated with global travel and business operations.

With a presence in over 130 countries, Global Guardian offers a unique "one-button" DoC solution. From planning and intelligence to active response execution, the company's services are designed to provide businesses with a comprehensive security framework. This framework is supported by a 24-hour operations center and a global network of on-the-ground security and response teams.

Global Guardian's success can be attributed to its differentiated model and unwavering commitment to providing a highly reliable, full-service approach. Over the past decade, the company has experienced substantial growth and strong client adoption. By partnering with ACP, Global Guardian aims to further expand its resources and technology, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of care to safeguard their assets from evolving global threats.

The management team at Global Guardian, comprised of highly experienced former military, federal security personnel, and seasoned business professionals, will continue to lead the company and support its continued growth.

According to Dale Buckner, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Guardian, "As we planned for future expansion, it was the right time in our Company's evolution to find a strategic growth investor. Our partnership with ACP will allow for ongoing investment in the resources and technology needed to support our clients with the highest degree of care to safeguard their assets from continually evolving global threats."

Chris Jones, Managing Partner at ACP, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "The team at Global Guardian is providing truly mission-critical services to its customers and is gaining share in the market based on the Company's relentless dedication to providing a highly reliable, full-service model. We're eager to build upon this strong foundation by leveraging ACP's operating and growth resources, including the evaluation of add-on acquisitions early in our partnership."

By joining forces with ACP, Global Guardian will have access to ACP's operating and growth resources, enabling the evaluation of potential add-on acquisitions. This strategic collaboration further strengthens Global Guardian's market position, allowing the company to expand its suite of services and cater to the evolving needs of its clients.

The transaction was advised by Piper Sandler and Skadden for Global Guardian, while ACP received advisory services from Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP.

About Global Guardian:

Global Guardian is a leading provider of security solutions tailored to the individual needs of a global client base. The company's integrated suite of services includes personnel tracking, emergency response, security and transportation support, intelligence and due diligence medical support, emergency and custom aviation, cyber security, and video surveillance monitoring. Visit [globalguardian.com](https://www.globalguardian.com/) for more information.

About Align Capital Partners:

Align Capital Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm that partners with business owners and management teams to drive success. With $1.5 billion in committed capital, ACP brings experience and resources to help lower-middle-market companies accelerate their growth. The firm focuses on making control investments in differentiated companies within the business services, technology, specialty manufacturing, and distribution sectors. For more information, visit [aligncp.com](http://www.aligncp.com).

In today's globalized business landscape, ensuring the safety and security of employees is of utmost importance. With the partnership between Global Guardian and ACP, businesses can now rely on a comprehensive security solution to protect their employees and assets in an increasingly complex world.