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Private equity-backed cybersecurity firm Red Helix has grown with the acquisition of security consultancy Risk Crew. The combination aims to consolidate the experience of both firms in order to deliver enterprise-level security services to a wide range of clients, amid growing cybersecurity risks.
Based in London, Risk Crew provides information and security governance, risk and compliance (GRC) services, along with security penetration testing for business across both the UK and Europe.
The company will now join Red Helix, which is backed by private equity firm LDC. Red Helix first secured investment from LDC in 2021, with the backing aimed at expanding the company’s range of products and services and enabling it to target complementary acquisitions.
Commenting on the deal, Marion Stewart, Chief Executive of Red Helix, said: "The sheer scale of the cyber risks faced by businesses has never been greater and we are committed to supporting our clients in the fight against cybercrime.”
"Adding broader cyber assurance services and skills to our business bolsters our ability to deliver on this mission."
Risk Crew Chief Executive Richard Hollis said that the company’s integration with Red Helix would benefit both its team and clients, adding that the “alignment of our goals, and the depth of knowledge and experience amongst our teams, will make us an exceptional provider of cyber services.”
Hollis continued: "The threat landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and being able to continually develop our capabilities and cyber offering is both exciting to us and critical for our clients."
LDC Investment Manager Ana-Maria Garaba added that Red Helix was making “impressive progress” with its strategy, “completing strategic acquisitions that fit their culture and enhance what they can offer clients in today's fast-moving business landscape.”
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