
Mobeus invests £3.7m in security training firm Redline
Mobeus Equity Partners has invested £3.7m in British aviation sector security training business Redline Assured Security.
With the fresh capital in hand, Redline will pursue international expansion beyond its current UK base. Redline intends to expand its offering across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Founders Paul Mason and Jim Termini, former helicopter pilots in the British military, will remain with the company following the investment in their respective roles as CEO and commercial director.
Company
Redline Assured Security is a Doncaster-based business offering security training, quality assurance and consulting services.
The company's offering is mainly aimed at the aviation sector, including several British airports. Redline employs a staff of 80.
People
Mobeus Equity Partners – Freddie Bacon (investment executive); Richard Babington (partner).
Redline Assured Security – Jim Termini (founder, commercial director); Paul Mason (founder, CEO).
Advisers
Equity – Lock Dutton Corporate Finance, Andrew Lock (M&A); Squire Patton Boggs, Paul Mann, Tim Hewens, Pete Morley, Mae Salem, Jessica Kolhorn (legal); Dow Schofield Watts, Rob McCarthy (financial due diligence); Fairgrove Partners, Paddy Woods-Ballard (commercial due diligence).
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