H.I.G. Capital Acquires Global Elite Group

Acquisition expands H.I.G.'s portfolio in aviation security services

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:07am

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H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm, has completed the acquisition of Global Elite Group, Inc. (GEG), the largest pure-play provider of unarmed aviation security services in the United States. GEG operates across 19 of the top 20 U.S. airports and serves a blue-chip customer base that includes major airport authorities and leading domestic and international carriers.

Why it matters

The acquisition strengthens H.I.G.'s position in the growing aviation security services market, which is driven by increasing regulatory requirements and the need for reliable, high-quality security solutions. GEG's strong reputation and long-standing customer relationships make it an attractive addition to H.I.G.'s portfolio.

The details

GEG provides mission-critical security solutions through a managed-service model, enabling customers to maintain regulatory compliance, safeguard operations, and ensure operational continuity. The company has built a strong reputation for service quality and reliability, reflected in its long-standing customer relationships and high contract renewal rates.

  • H.I.G. Capital completed the acquisition of Global Elite Group on April 1, 2026.

The players

H.I.G. Capital

A leading global alternative investment firm with $74 billion of capital under management.

Global Elite Group, Inc. (GEG)

The largest pure-play provider of unarmed aviation security services in the United States, serving a blue-chip customer base that includes major airport authorities and leading domestic and international carriers.

Victor Anderes

Chief Executive Officer of Global Elite Group.

Strother Scott

Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital.

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What they’re saying

“GEG plays a critical role in helping our customers operate safely, securely, and in compliance with evolving security requirements. We are proud of what our team has built and the trust we have earned in our growing customer base. Partnering with H.I.G. marks an exciting new chapter for GEG as we accelerate our growth, invest further in our people and capabilities, and continue delivering the high-quality service our customers expect.”

— Victor Anderes, Chief Executive Officer of Global Elite Group

“Global Elite Group is a market leader with deep operational expertise and a strong reputation for delivering quality security solutions in complex environments, and we believe its focused strategy and proven track record position the Company exceptionally well for sustained growth. We look forward to working with Victor and the broader GEG team, leveraging H.I.G.'s extensive experience in executing corporate carve-outs, to drive the next phase of development.”

— Strother Scott, Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital

What’s next

H.I.G. Capital plans to leverage its experience in executing corporate carve-outs to drive the next phase of GEG's development and accelerate the company's growth.

The takeaway

The acquisition of Global Elite Group strengthens H.I.G. Capital's position in the growing aviation security services market, which is driven by increasing regulatory requirements and the need for reliable, high-quality security solutions. GEG's strong reputation and long-standing customer relationships make it an attractive addition to H.I.G.'s portfolio, and the partnership is expected to drive the next phase of GEG's development.