Limerston Capital Buys CyberCrowd to Establish Novel Cybersecurity Infrastructure
**Limerston Capital Announces Formation of Leading UK Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Platform**
London-based investment firm Limerston Capital has announced the creation of a leading provider of cybersecurity and digital forensics services in the UK. The strategic plan, unfolding after the acquisitions of CyberCrowd and DigitalXRAID in May and July 2025 respectively, aims to consolidate businesses and deliver end-to-end cyber resilience for clients across various sectors, including national security [1][2][4].
The consolidated platform will integrate complementary strengths in cyber consultancy, penetration testing, incident response, and managed security services (SOC offerings) [1][2]. The goal is to become one of the UK's most trusted leaders in cybersecurity and digital forensics by combining established teams and capabilities under one platform [1][2].
João Rosa, founding partner at Limerston Capital, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition of CyberCrowd, stating, "We are delighted to have CyberCrowd join our platform. This acquisition marks the start of a new business offering cybersecurity and digital forensics services" [1]. Mike Robinson, Managing Director of CyberCrowd, shared his excitement about the opportunity to work with Limerston Capital [2].
The new Group offers market-leading digital forensic and cell site capabilities, e-Discovery solutions, a proprietary forensic case management software, a 24/7 UK-based SOC offering, incident response solutions, and scaled cyber consultancy and penetration testing services [3]. The companies targeted have a solid value proposition but potential for operational improvements [3].
Limerston Capital pursues control investments in UK mid-market companies with EBITDA between £5 million and £15 million [3]. The acquisitions enable acceleration of growth and enhancement of innovation in cybersecurity solutions, delivering broader service offerings to clients [2]. Rick Jones, CEO of DigitalXRAID, expressed his enthusiasm about joining Limerston and working closely with other platform companies to unlock new opportunities and deliver greater customer value [2].
For media inquiries, contact Caroline Villiers at [email protected] or 44 (0)7808 585184, or Charlotte Balbirnie at [email protected] or 44 (0)7989 528421 [3]. Limerston Capital can also be contacted via Martim Avillez at [email protected] or 44 (0)203 897 1860 [3]. The new Group's objective includes continued growth and opportunities for colleagues and customers [3].
The strategic plan is focused on growth through integration, expanding service capabilities, innovation, and market leadership in cybersecurity and digital forensics in the UK [1][2][4]. Limerston Capital seeks to create value through a buy-and-build and operationally focused model [3]. The companies targeted have mispriced underlying returns on capital [3].
In summary, the formation of this leading UK cybersecurity and digital forensics platform represents an exciting development in the industry, with Limerston Capital poised to deliver innovative solutions and drive growth in the sector.
The new UK cybersecurity and digital forensics platform, spearheaded by Limerston Capital, seeks to bolster its security offerings by integrating the capabilities of CyberCrowd and DigitalXRAID, emphasizing on incident response, penetration testing, managed security services, and digital forensics [1][2]. The consolidated group aims to establish itself as one of the most trusted names in the UK market by leveraging combined strengths and creating value through operational improvements [2][3].
