Creating Value in Communications Technology Businesses

In the last decade:

23 Investments

£483m Invested

£1.6bn Combined enterprise value on entry

158% Average revenue growth for exited companies

3.1x Average returns generated by exited investments

The demand for greater connectivity is fuelling rapid expansion within the ICT sector. While digital transformation services are the fastest growing segment of the sector, the exponential potential of AI is also creating disruption and providing new investment opportunities.

LDC has a strong track record in supporting growth in the ICT sector. Digitalisation, M&A and expanding service lines are all reliable routes to growth, underpinned by market consolidation. The businesses that can best react and respond to these trends are looking at a bright future.

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ICT Sector Report

Our ICT sector report looks at the growth opportunities driving businesses forward in the ICT sector – and how a private equity partnership can help. As a leading supporter of businesses spanning communications, IT MSPs and digital services we see a significant opportunity to back more management teams with ambitious growth plans.

Find out how AI and technology advancements are creating opportunities for ICT business leaders, and how LDC is supporting growth of the sector across the UK.

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Award Winning Tech Investor

LDC won the ‘Tech Investor Award’ at the UK Tech Awards 2025. The award recognised LDC as an investor with proven ability to create long-term value and drive growth for ambitious technology businesses.

CASE STUDY

Wifinity: Connecting to Growth

Successful four-year partnership included Wifinity doubling revenue and increasing headcount by 46%.

AI Insights for ICT Leaders

How are technology businesses adopting AI? We’ve spoken to leaders across our portfolio to understand how AI can help to increase revenue, create efficiency, and improve customer outcomes. Download our report to uncover exclusive insight.

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CASE STUDY

Aspire: Supporting an Ambitious Acquisition Strategy

The UK’s leading provider of managed IT, cyber security, and modern workplace solutions, Aspire, has secured a new round of investment to accelerate expansion and support an ambitious acquisition strategy.

LDC AI and Data Dinner

LDC hosted a private dinner to discuss AI and data with insights from Microsoft and Google Cloud, and the opportunity for the technology to help businesses to grow.

We were looking for a team with experience of working in our sector, but also one committed to supporting our acquisition strategy. The team at LDC ticked both boxes and delivered on their promises.”

Matt Parker,
Former CEO, Babble

Meet the Team

Thanks to our scale, experience, and success, we have significant experience in helping ICT businesses to grow, across all regions of the UK.

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Latest News

The latest news and updates from portfolio companies in the ICT sector.

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Success Stories

Find out how we’ve helped ICT businesses to grow.

Latest ICT News

LDC plans to increase investment after reaching £2bn milestone

More than half of transactions in 2025 completed in the fourth quarter of the year, signalling strong momentum building into 2026.

LDC exits Wifinity following four years of transformational growth

Investment partnership has seen the company become the UK’s leading independent connectivity provider through organic growth and two strategic acquisitions.

Aspire secures major new investment in £200m transaction

Aspire Technology Solutions has secured a new round of investment from LDC to accelerate the company’s expansion and support an ambitious acquisition strategy.

LDC-backed Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to enhance cyber security services

Leading cyber security company Red Helix has acquired security consultancy Risk Crew to expand its existing client offering with new cyber assurance capabilities.

Creating Value in Communications Technology Businesses

In the last decade:

ICT Sector Report

Award Winning Tech Investor

Wifinity: Connecting to Growth

AI Insights for ICT Leaders

Aspire: Supporting an Ambitious Acquisition Strategy

LDC AI and Data Dinner

We were looking for a team with experience of working in our sector, but also one committed to supporting our acquisition strategy. The team at LDC ticked both boxes and delivered on their promises.”

Meet the Team

Latest News

Success Stories

Speak to the ICT Team

Aylesh Patel

Lee Donaldson

Stefan Gunn

Ana-Maria Garaba

James Garland

Demetri Theofanou

Kevin O’Loughlin

Latest ICT News

LDC plans to increase investment after reaching £2bn milestone

More than half of transactions in 2025 completed in the fourth quarter of the year, signalling strong momentum building into 2026.

LDC exits Wifinity following four years of transformational growth

Investment partnership has seen the company become the UK’s leading independent connectivity provider through organic growth and two strategic acquisitions.

Aspire secures major new investment in £200m transaction

Aspire Technology Solutions has secured a new round of investment from LDC to accelerate the company’s expansion and support an ambitious acquisition strategy.

LDC-backed Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to enhance cyber security services

Leading cyber security company Red Helix has acquired security consultancy Risk Crew to expand its existing client offering with new cyber assurance capabilities.

Aspire celebrates record-breaking year surpassing £50m revenue milestone two years early

EBITDA at Aspire rose by a third and revenue by more than a quarter, driven by investment in new technology and exceptional customer service.

Onecom Acquires Gradwell Communications

Onecom has successfully acquired Gradwell Communications an experienced and cutting-edge cloud technology company.

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