Investment type
- Development capital
LDC’s strategic partnership with Aker Systems supported the management team to further invest in research and development.
Darren Thomas
Aker Systems designs, builds and operates ultra-secure public cloud data environments for large private and public sector clients.
July 2020
September 2021
Founded in 2017, Aker Systems is a leading provider of building and operating ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for both public and private sector customers.
LDC invested in Aker Systems in 2020, supporting investment in research and development to drive organic growth, as well as the extension of Aker’s team of highly experienced experts. The business has since grown by more than 50 per cent.
Darren Thomas, CEO
Aker Systems
Strategic Partnership
In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a One to Watch on The Sunday Times Tech Track. The business was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020 taking home a hat-trick of awards including ‘Company of the year.’
In September 2021, LDC exited its minority investment to Abry Partners. Financial details of the transaction are undisclosed.
Darren Thomas, CEO
Aker Systems
Deal of the Year (£20m+) – Highly Commended
Sunday Times 100
High Growth Tech Business
Emerging Tech Company
Thames Valley Tech Company of the year
2020