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LDC-backed Acora acquires HANDD Business Solutions
7 May 2026
Acora, a leading business technology services partner in IT, cyber security and data and AI, is pleased to announce the acquisition of HANDD Business Solutions, a specialist provider of secure data transfer, automation and orchestration.
Founded in 2006 by Ian Davin and Anthony Hodges, HANDD has operations in the UK, Malaysia, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. The acquisition extends Acora’s global footprint whilst further enhancing its data capabilities and maturity, taking Acora to approximately £100 million in annualised run-rate revenue for 2026.
Acora has been backed by LDC since 2022 and continues to build scale across its managed services offering, combining IT, cyber security and data and AI expertise. With a strong heritage in the mid-market, the business is increasingly supporting enterprise organisations as its scale, capability and global footprint continue to grow.
Ian and Anthony have built a genuine, niche service provider with a blue-chip client list and a highly capable team. We were again able to complete this deal off-market and at pace, which is a hallmark of how we approach M&A."
David continues: “Equally important to me was their collective desire to stay with Acora, continuing to hold senior roles as we integrate and grow the combined business.”
Anthony Hodges, Co-Founder of HANDD, added: “To be able to drive the Asia-Pac region for HANDD and now Acora was a big part of the attraction. We will now have a combined team in Malaysia with nearly 100 staff, as we look to further grow together.”
Ian Davin, Co-Founder of HANDD, said: “Having known the Acora business for some time and working closely with David and his senior team over the past few years, it became clear that this was the right moment to join forces. Becoming part of a larger group gives us the additional firepower we need to better serve our loyal customer base. Just as importantly, it also marks a great opportunity for our people to develop further alongside their new Acora colleagues.”