Highway Data Systems develops technology that automates manual, labour-intensive and safety-critical quality assurance testing for the road construction sector. The company has built a strong client base in the UK and is growing its presence in the US. High-profile customers include Eurovia, Holcim and Tarmac. Following the £1.25 million funding package, HDS plans to invest in product development and to expand its international footprint, particularly in the US. The business was the first to receive investment through the Greater Glasgow Innovation Cluster via the Investment Fund for Scotland. Investors highlighted HDS’s engineering-grade precision and international growth potential when backing the company.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Apr 2026