Cybersecurity firm CyberCrowd has been acquired by Limerston Capital, resulting in the formation of a new cyber security platform.
In a significant move to fortify the UK's cyber security landscape, Limerston Capital, a London-based private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of CyberCrowd, a UK-based cyber security services specialist. This strategic move marks the beginning of building a comprehensive cyber security group aimed at expanding and strengthening service offerings in the UK market [1][4].
The new Group, resulting from the acquisition, will offer a broad suite of cyber security services, including consultancy, penetration testing, incident response, and managed security operations centre (SOC) services. By integrating CyberCrowd's capabilities with other recent acquisitions, such as DigitalXRAID, the Group aims to scale its existing cyber consultancy and managed services while unlocking further growth and innovation opportunities [1][2].
The integration of these capabilities is expected to create one of the UK's leading providers of cyber security and digital forensics services, serving both public and private sector clients. The new Group will deliver seamless, end-to-end cyber resilience and digital capabilities for customers across a range of sectors, including those at the forefront of ensuring national security [1][4].
João Rosa, Founding Partner of Limerston Capital, expressed his delight with the acquisition of CyberCrowd, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome CyberCrowd to the Limerston Capital family. This acquisition is a significant step in our mission to create a leading, integrated cyber security and digital forensics business."
Mike Robinson, Managing Director of CyberCrowd, is equally pleased, commenting, "I am delighted to be part of a business that helps make customers safer and more secure."
Limerston Capital seeks to create value through a buy-and-build and operationally focused model. The firm focuses on control investments in UK mid-market companies with a solid value proposition, potential for operational improvements, mispriced underlying returns on capital, and opportunities for strategic repositioning via consolidation [1][2].
The new Group offers market-leading digital forensic and cell site capabilities, e-Discovery solutions, proprietary forensic case management software, a 24/7 UK-based SOC offering, highly-accredited incident response solutions, and scaled cyber consultancy and penetration testing services.
For more information, please contact Martim Avillez at [email protected] or 44 (0)203 897 1860. For media inquiries, contact Caroline Villiers at [email protected] or 44 (0)7808 585184, or Charlotte Balbirnie at [email protected] or 44 (0)7989 528421.
The strategic goal of this acquisition is to impact the UK's cyber security and digital forensics market by consolidating expertise and offering a trusted, comprehensive provider that addresses rising cyber threats. This strategy is positioned to meet the increasing demand for cyber resilience highlighted by recent cyberattack trends and anticipated budget increases in UK organisations' cyber investment [1][2][4].
In addition to this acquisition, the new Group will explore additional opportunities for expansion in the cyber security market.
[1] Business Wire Press Release: Limerston Capital Acquires CyberCrowd to Bolster UK Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Services [2] Limerston Capital Website: About Us [3] CyberCrowd Website: Home [4] Limerston Capital Website: News & Press [4] Business Insider UK: Limerston Capital Acquires CyberCrowd to Bolster UK Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Services
The new Group, following the acquisition of CyberCrowd, will expand its cyber security services to include digital forensics, providing end-to-end cyber resilience for clients across various sectors. This strategic consolidation aims to form one of the UK's leading providers of cyber security and digital forensics services, addressing the growing cyber threats and responding to the increasing demand for cyber resilience.
Additionally, the new Group is looking to explore further opportunities for expansion in the cyber security market beyond this acquisition.
