Transaction

Clearwater advises Brisant Secure on its investment from BGF

Transaction

Brisant Secure received investment from BGF

Sell-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to Brisant Secure on receiving investment from BGF

Sector

Industrial & Chemicals

Region

United Kingdom

Clearwater has advised the shareholders of Brisant Secure (Brisant), a designer and supplier of door locks and hardware, on its investment from Business Growth Fund (BGF), the UK’s most active growth capital investor.

Based in Dewsbury, Brisant is a supplier of premium quality security hardware to locksmiths and the fenestration market, as well as a growing direct to homeowner offering. The investment will secure Brisant’s ambitious long-term growth plans and enable the company to develop further innovations and opportunities.

Nick Dutton and Steve Stewart, remain majority shareholders and will continue to be responsible for the management and direction of Brisant, and will continue to drive product innovation that smashes hardware standards for the benefit of customers and the industry.

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Brisant’s product range is not only diverse and unique in the marketplace but is crucial to ensuring high-end security and safety for its customers. We are confident that through BGF’s investment, the business will be able to grow its market share and continue its impressive growth trajectory. This transaction is a great example of Clearwater utilising its strong relationships with existing clients and combining its industry expertise to find the perfect investor for the business going forward. We wish the business and team every success in the next stage of their journey.

Rob Britton, Partner, Clearwater
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BGF is the most active investor in the UK. We partner with ambitious companies to support their future growth. Brisant-Secure is a shining example of a forward-thinking organisation with big ambitions. Brisant’s success and impact on the market in such a short timeframe is remarkable, and we’re just as impressed with the company’s exciting plans for growth and product development. So, we’re delighted to provide Brisant with the support and resources to achieve these long-term goals.

Sebastian Saywood Investor, BGF

BGF’s investment is a milestone in Brisant’s development, and it marks the start of an exciting new era for the business. Steve and I are incredibly proud of Brisant’s achievements. Over the past eight years, Brisant has redefined customer expectations of security with Ultion and Lock Lock, and with Sweet’s trouble-free lasting looks in suited hardware. And with Ultion Smart customers have a smart product that really walks the talk. We’ve reached a point where we have more ideas for innovative hardware than we could bring to market on our own, and with BGF as an invested partner we can explore these opportunities and channels with this incredible pool of experience, knowledge and contacts. It’s great news for customers and Brisant, and when we look at these innovations and plans it is great news for the industry. I think it’s also significant that such a prominent investor recognises the growth and potential of our sector.

Nick Dutton CEO, Brisant Secure

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