CLEVELAND and DALLAS, November 6, 2025 | Align Capital Partners’ (“ACP”) portfolio company Global Guardian (the “Company”) recently announced its acquisition of Solace Global Risk, a premier travel risk management company with a strong European presence and proprietary technology platform. The combination further solidifies Global Guardian as one of the leading international risk management providers serving Fortune 1000 companies, high-net-worth individuals and global organizations.
“This acquisition significantly accelerates Global Guardian’s growth trajectory and strengthens our international presence, representing a pivotal moment in our mission to be the most trusted global security firm,” said Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner. “By integrating Solace Global’s industry-leading travel risk management platform with our operational expertise, we are shaping the future of integrated security — where human expertise and technology work seamlessly together to deliver smarter, faster and more effective protection for our clients.”
“It became clear very early in our conversations with Global Guardian that we are deeply aligned in our commitment to client safety and operational excellence,” said Solace Global Risk Managing Director Emily Roberts. “This acquisition creates unprecedented opportunities for our clients to access comprehensive risk management solutions backed by both cutting-edge technology and proven field capabilities from a single provider.”
ACP acquired Global Guardian in 2023 and will continue supporting the Company with operating and growth resources, including additional add-on acquisitions. Chris Jones, Dave Tiley, Sarah Whitney, Ryan Schmidt and James Hambrick worked alongside management on the transaction.
Disclosures: This press release is not an offer to sell securities or interests in any fund managed by ACP.