Wireless CCTV (WCCTV) is a full-service, specialised leasing provider of managed re-deployable video surveillance assets for temporary security and monitoring solutions in the UK and the US.
The Rochdale-based business was formed in 2001 to meet the growing demand for surveillance technology capable of operating independently of fixed infrastructure networks, with an offering including tower surveillance systems and re-deployable CCTV.
Its UK and US customer base includes critical infrastructure providers, major construction firms, property management teams, retailers, rail companies and public sector organisations.
A £30m minority investment
In 2021, LDC invested £30 million for a minority stake in WCCTV.
The partnership supported the existing management team, led by Founder Tim Williams and CEO David Gilbertson, as it pursued ambitious domestic and international expansion plans and the launch and innovation of new products and services.
In April 2025, the business also relocated to a new purpose-built 40,000 sq. ft head office in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.
LDC backed our vision and ambition for the business five years ago and have been a collaborative and trusted partner ever since. The partnership has enabled us to invest significantly in the business and expand our presence, in particular in the US market which now represents half of our revenue.”
Recognition for achievements in tech and 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 included 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.
In 2025, WCCTV was named in The Sunday Times 100 Tech, a ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies, and in the GM Rising Stars of Business 2025, a list of 200 companies across the Greater Manchester region recognised for their achievements and growth in tech innovation.
Delivering accelerated growth
During a successful five-year partnership with LDC, WCCTV expanded rapidly in its domestic and US markets and launched a suite of innovative new products and services. It almost doubled its workforce and grew revenue threefold to £50m.
In January 2026, LDC exited the business to Arcus Infrastructure Partners.
The transaction represented a money multiple of 3.3x for LDC.
Awards
GM Rising Stars of Business
2025
Ranked 48 in the ST100 Tech list
The Sunday Times 100 (Technology) 2025
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