Wireless CCTV (WCCTV) is a prominent provider of mobile video surveillance solutions, including redeployable CCTV cameras, CCTV Towers, body-worn cameras, and time-lapse video cameras.
Since its inception, WCCTV has specialised in systems designed to transmit live and recorded video images over various wireless networks. These systems are ideal for rapid deployment in ritical infrastructure, construction, local government, police forces, retail, and rail industries. Headquartered in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, WCCTV operates multiple offices across the UK and the USA, employing over 230 people.
A £30m investment for a minority stake
In March 2021, LDC invested £30million for a minority stake in the business. The partnership with LDC will accelerate WCCTV’s ambitious domestic and international expansion plans and support the launch and innovation of new products and services.
LDC is backing the incumbent management team, led by Chairman and Founder Tim Williams and CEO David Gilbertson. Under Tim and David’s leadership, WCCTV has successfully established a footprint in the US, opening its office in Texas in 2015, and invested significantly in new product development that has helped the business achieve its market leading position.
With LDC’s backing we have an opportunity to scale at pace, further enhance our product range and extend our footprint both in the UK and overseas.”
Recognition for ESG
In 2024, WCCTV was recognised for its exceptional performance in ESG, diversity and innovation as part of the BVCA Vision Awards.
The management team was praised for making commitment to ESG principles a cornerstone of the business’ operational strategy. This includes implementing numerous environmental practices, such as the internationally recognised ISO14001 standard for Environmental Management Systems, as well as solar-powered surveillance towers with carbon-friendly methanol fuel cell backup, and switching to hybrid and electric vehicles.
The team was also commended for actively promoting diversity, both by increasing its female workforce from 18% to 28%, and the percentage of employees of different ethnicities from 11% to 34% over the past three years.
The impact of LDC’s investment was credited with helping WCCTV to grow turnover from £25.3m to £31.9m in 2023, with EBITDA rising by over 20% to £10m during the same period. The business’ US operations also grew rapidly last year, with turnover more than doubling to $11.7m (£9.1m).
The partnership with LDC has enabled WCCTV to accelerate our growth journey. They have provided valuable support and guidance to the WCCTV leadership team, enabling us to develop new security technology and expand in the UK and America. We have also made significant strides in our ESG initiatives.”
Awards
Exceptional performance in ESG, diversity and innovation
BVCA Vision Awards 2024
Northern Tech Awards Top 100
2023
100 fastest-growing technology companies in the North of England and Scotland (No. 73)
Northern Tech Awards 2022
Ones to Watch (Winner)
BDO Profit Track 100