Who is BusinessWatch?

BusinessWatch is a private equity firm based in the United Kingdom.

Firm facts

BusinessWatch

Type

private equity firm

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Website

businesswatchgroup.co.uk

Owned by

Andwis

Industries

• Construction & infrastructure

Last verified 2026-10-30

How they work

BusinessWatch Group designs, installs, maintains and monitors fire and security systems across the UK. Its official history records eight complementary business acquisitions following a 2015 buyout, including Trust Security joining in January 2015. BusinessWatch joined Andwis in 2025 and continues as an operating group.

BusinessWatch’s history describes acquired businesses joining a broader fire and security group, with customers gaining access to additional services. Trust Security customers retained service continuity. Current acquisition authority and seller terms should be confirmed within Andwis.

Platform or bolt-on

Verified acquisitions add businesses or capabilities to the existing operating group. Its historical acquisitions added complementary fire and security services and regional coverage. Current services cover life safety, electronic security, monitoring and managed support; a separate new acquisition mandate after joining Andwis is not established in the reviewed sources.

Sector focus

Its historical acquisitions added complementary fire and security services and regional coverage. Current services cover life safety, electronic security, monitoring and managed support; a separate new acquisition mandate after joining Andwis is not established in the reviewed sources.

Ownership

A group of fire and security businesses and legacy brands, operating within Andwis.

Capital model

Operating company within Andwis from 2025, ultimately backed by H.I.G. Capital.

Geography

United Kingdom, with regional operations supporting national fire and security customers.

Sources

• businesswatchgroup.co.uk · website
• businesswatchgroup.co.uk · research
• andwis.com · research
• businesswatchgroup.co.uk · research
• businesswatchgroup.co.uk · research
• businesswatchgroup.co.uk · research
• businesswatchgroup.co.uk · research
• hig.com · research