Participated · Equity · Oct 2025

Talion Cyber Security is a managed security service provider (MSSP) headquartered in Leeds, UK. Originally founded in 2010 as part of BAE Systems, the business became an independent company through a management buy-out in 2020. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio that spans managed detection and response, hybrid security operations centre services, threat intelligence, penetration testing, compliance reporting and incident response. The team is made up of veteran cyber specialists with defence and enterprise backgrounds. With Keven Knight now serving as CEO and Matthew Briggs as Chair, the company is entering a new growth phase. The recently secured capital will enable Talion to widen access to its services for mid-market organisations and to scale its footprint across both the UK and US markets.

Led · Series A · Jan 2024

Lokalee is a B2B, fully customizable, AI-powered content platform for hotels and holiday homes. The interactive platform enables properties to connect digitally with guests from pre-arrival to post-departure and allows guests to browse and book services and activities provided by the property and the destination. Content is sourced by Lokal Curators and supported by global partners, and the plug-and-play white-label SaaS platform can be branded and customized for each property. The company is based in Dubai, UAE. In January 2024 Lokalee raised $5.6 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Crown Private Fund. The company says the investment will support product development and expansion into European markets.