Vadnais Heights, MN – Escape Fire Protection, Inc. has been acquired by Hidden Harbor Capital Partners and members of Escape’s senior management team. Hennepin served as exclusive financial advisor to Escape and its private equity sponsors, Orion Financial Corp. and Stewart Capital Partners. DeWitt LLP acted as legal counsel. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Escape is a leading regional provider of fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair. Demand for Escape’s services is driven by stringent building codes, insurance company mandates, and emerging technological hazards.
Escape is known for its technical expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and highly skilled workforce. Operating from facilities in suburban St. Paul, Fargo and Duluth, Escape serves over 600 customers across manufacturing, office, retail, warehousing, data centers, healthcare, education, government, and multifamily residential.
Hennepin orchestrated a broad sale process that included strategic buyers, private equity groups, and family offices. Hidden Harbor prevailed with a strong valuation and a willingness to expand the business while preserving Escape’s culture, values, and customer-first approach.
With over $2 billion of assets under management, Hidden Harbor is currently investing out of its third fund backed by $825 million of investor commitments. Hidden Harbor targets family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses with strong strategic positions and market leadership. It helps businesses succeed by identifying and executing a small set of well-defined objectives.