Aker Systems: A strategic partnership

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.

Strategic partnership

Within six months of our investment, Aker Systems had hired and built an enterprise sales team and established robust go-to-market processes and systems. It also built out its executive team by hiring a CFO, CCO and Chief People Officer.

Significant investment in research and development, including product automation, also helped Aker Systems to expand its support for organisations across the UK and the company secured two significant contracts with blue chip companies in the financial services industry during our partnership with the business.

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 little over a year, we helped Aker Systems to grow revenue by more than 50% and double its
headcount – before exiting the business in 2021 to Abry Partners.