Fri, 24 Oct 2025 | BUSINESS NEWS
A Leicester-headquartered provider of mission-critical fire detection, safety, security and water hygiene services has secured new private equity backing in a deal that provides an exit for previous backer Beech Tree.
Obsequio Group has undergone rapid expansion since it received investment from Beech Tree in 2023, growing organically and through a series of seven bolt-on acquisitions. These acquisitions have both extended the range of compliance services the group offers and enabled it to increase its geographic reach.
The group has now secured new investment from US private equity firm Warren Equity Partners, with the transaction representing Beech Tree's first exit from its Beech Tree PE Fund III. During the course of Beech Tree’s investment, Obsequio’s revenues have soared from £17 million to more than £70 million, with the exit generating strong returns for the PE firm.
Alongside the new investment, Obsequio has announced two further transactions, acquiring Belfast-based active fire compliance specialist Atlas World and Chatham-based smoke and ventilation specialist PLP Fire Protection.
Going forward, Obsequio will continue to be led by Chief Executive Simon Abley (pictured above, left) and Executive Chairman Simon Cashmore (pictured above, right), who co-founded the group in 2020.
Simon Abley commented: "Our journey with Beech Tree over the past two and a half years has been exceptional. With their support, we've achieved significant growth – both organically and through strategic acquisitions and strengthened our senior management team."
Simon Cashmore added: "We're excited to begin our new partnership with Warren Equity Partners, marking the next chapter in our development as we continue to pursue the next stage of our acquisition strategy.”
"In this regard, I am delighted to announce today also the acquisition of Atlas World in Northern Ireland and Kent-based PLP Fire Protection, increasing geographic coverage and further enhancing service capability. "
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