Founded in 2016, Techneds is a culture driven, niche private equity investment business.

Our story

Established in 2016 by Founder and Managing Partner, Simon Mewett, closely followed by Iain McKenzie and Ed Crane, Techneds rapidly established itself as a private equity technology investment business.

Our team consists of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds within the Technology Sector, allowing us to identify and unlock opportunities for growth, improvement and successful future exit.

We are a UK technology investment firm that provides expert coaching and guidance to help businesses succeed. Techneds are always looking for technology firms to fast-track into profit, growth and prosperity. Either through private investment funding or sharing our expertise and knowledge, we offer strategic, technical and or financial support.

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With our deep industry expertise, rigorous due diligence and an active partnerships, we strive to create increased and accelerated value for our portfolio companies.

Our culture is that of leadership, advisory and guidance. We thrive on creating an environment for success with all our businesses and enjoy inclusive team work to deliver demonstrable outcomes.

Our ideal landscape and what we look to invest in is UK based companies in the technology sector, with a turnover from £1m - £10m.

We focus on long-term value creation, working closely with our clients to implement strategic initiatives and to navigate complex challenges.

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2025

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June

Sparkstone join for Advisory Support.

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March

Securus and Stelia join for Advisory Support.

February

Earthstorm and NXTGN combined join (current investment).

2023

November

01T exited - transacted to Fournet Ltd.

2022

August

Phoenix47 exited through management buy out.

2021

November

Data Integration acquired from DXC Technology and merged with ITSB and Quad Vision. These three businesses became VIZST Technology (current investment).

2020

November

Quad Vision acquired and merged with ITSB.

October

O1 Telecom acquired and merged with CXS.

August

First Option Technical Support acquired and merged with phoenix47.

July

Guardian Technologies Ltd acquired and merged with Phoenix47.

May

Tricca Consulting Ltd exited through management buy out.

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April

CCT exited through management buy out.

2019

May

ITSB acquisition of AMTEK (milestone of growth).

April

Synthesis Ltd and Re Tell Ltd exited, both through management buy outs.

March

MME (Measure My Energy) exited CXS joined.

2018

October

Crystal Clear Telecom and Quad Vision joined.

August

Re Tell Ltd joined.

July

Incorporation of TECHNEDs Investments LLP.

May

MME (Measure My Energy) joined for Advisory Role.

April

Synthesis Ltd joined.

March

Cloud spec Ltd exited Guardian Technologies Ltd joined.

2017

December

Tricca Consulting Ltd joined.

November

Phoenix47 joined.

July

Cloud spec Ltd joined.

January

ITSB joined.

2016

November

Incorporation of TECHNEDs Ltd.

Our People

Our team has a wealth of success and experience in the technology sector to ensure your business and its people thrive and succeed.

Simon Mewett

Simon Mewett

Founder & Managing Partner

Simon is a strategic thinker, a leader culturally and an ambassador. He exudes relentless drive and passion for people and technology, and relishes challenge, all of which translates into a fast paced decision maker who adds real value to any business.Simon is an experienced CEO and Board Executive with over 25 years’ experience within the technology sector.

He has a proven track record in the field of Cloud, Telecommunications, Data Centres and Network connectivity, and achieved aggressive growth on the board of several Technology companies including Internet Network Services, Easy Group and C4L. He has an extensive and demonstrable track record in multiple acquisitions and business transactions in his career to date.

Ed Crane

Ed Crane

Partner

Ed is an experienced executive director who has worked in the technology sector for over 18 years. He has a proven track record in both sales and operations, and his experience ranges from small start-ups to large corporations.

Some of his key achievements include closing a $37m sales pipeline for Symantec’s consulting division, co-founding and merging a small start-up into an existing business, and as a director of 4sl, contributing enormously to the company’s rapid growth. This resulted in achieving two consecutive years of recognition in the Sunday Times Top Tech 100 fastest growing private companies.

Ed is a strategic thinker, an entrepreneur, and a believer in leveraging the power of focused teams to achieve outstanding results.

Ian McKenzie

Ian McKenzie

Senior Partner

Iain has had a 30 year career in technology encompassing both. Corporate life and his own businesses. Iain has established significant credibility and a strong network in the Technology and related sectors over many years and holds both business qualifications (MBA from London Business School) and Finance qualifications as an FCMA, and has therefore, a unique set of skills to bring to Techneds.

As part of the sale of Mettoni Group Ltd to Enghouse, Iain assumed the position of President EMEA and Asia, from 2010 to 2015, growing revenues from $30m to over $110m including heading up and subsequently integrating a number of cross border acquisitions.

Our Values

Leadership, Integrity, Pride and Professionalism.

Guidance

Expert coaching and guidance to help entrepreneurs succeed

Strategy

A team of experts in strategy, technology and operations

Growth

Helping to fast track technology companies into profit, growth and prosperity

Funding

Strategic support, private equity funding and expertise for technology companies

Our Exits

Our Portfolio of Clients

Get in Touch Today

Ready to take your business to the next level? We are here to help. Whether your seeking investment, expert advice, or access to a network of seasoned professionals, we provide the resources and connections to help your business thrive. Let's work together to turn your vision into reality.

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