Investcorp has acquired a majority stake in UK-based facilities management provider Smart Managed Solutions, strengthening its position in the mission-critical infrastructure services sector. The transaction adds to ongoing consolidation activity within the UK facilities management market.

Smart Managed Solutions, headquartered in London, delivers mechanical and electrical (M&E) facilities management services across commercial and high-specification environments. Its core offering includes HVAC maintenance, electrical infrastructure management, fire safety systems, and water and gas services required to maintain continuous building operations.

The company supports a range of sectors including commercial office buildings, life sciences facilities, education sites, digital infrastructure and public sector properties. These environments depend on specialist technical FM expertise due to the complexity and operational criticality of building systems.

Under the agreement, Smart Managed Solutions will continue to be led by its founding management team, who will retain a minority stake in the business. Investcorp will support the company’s growth strategy through organic expansion and potential acquisitions within the UK market.

The deal reflects sustained private equity interest in the facilities management sector, which is underpinned by recurring service contracts and long-term customer relationships. Technical FM providers serving infrastructure-heavy environments such as data centres and life sciences facilities continue to attract investment due to stable demand and essential service requirements.

Founded in 2017, Smart Managed Solutions has focused on maintaining critical building systems where service interruption can significantly impact safety and operations. Its model is centred on compliance, reliability and the continuous performance of mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

The UK FM market remains fragmented, creating opportunities for consolidation as investors seek scalable platforms with established client bases. Investment activity has increased in sub-sectors linked to infrastructure growth, digital expansion and high-performance building environments.

For Investcorp, the acquisition expands exposure to essential real estate-linked services with stable demand characteristics. For Smart Managed Solutions, the partnership is expected to support further expansion across the UK facilities management sector.

Read more about the acquisition and UK facilities management market developments in the original report.