Houlihan Lokey Advises SecurityHQ

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce the sale of a minority stake in SecurityHQ, a tech-enabled, full-suite managed security service provider (MSSP), to Growth Capital Partners (GCP).

SecurityHQ is a leading MSSP, offering 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR) solutions through its network of global security operations centres (SOCs), as well as threat intelligence and device management services. SecurityHQ supports its customers in managing cyber risk by continuously monitoring their technology estates, detecting threats, and responding to breaches. Founded by CEO Feras Tappuni, SecurityHQ has scaled rapidly at a CAGR of 40%+, built a team of 400+ cybersecurity experts, and expanded its team across six geographies.

GCP has a proven track record of successfully building investment partnerships with founders in ambitious, highly specialist businesses that power the knowledge economy.

The partnership between GCP and SecurityHQ will support the business in enhancing its go-to-market strategy, supporting further innovation across its proprietary technology platform and service offering, strengthening operational and financial systems to enhance scalability, and supporting international expansion, including in the U.S. market, where the business is experiencing significant demand for its services.

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive sellside financial advisor to SecurityHQ, further cementing its expertise in the cybersecurity sector, following the recent successful deals advising Bridewell, TitanHQ, and Procilon, as well as Nomios on its agreement to acquire Intragen.

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