ScaleUp Group client, Blackdot Solutions, has today announced it has secured £4.5 million in capital, led by Maven Capital Partners and with an investment by ScaleUp Group Partners also.
As Blackdot’s exclusive advisor, we provided end-to-end support throughout the fundraising process. This included reviewing Blackdot’s forecasts and financial model, along with investor term sheets. After introducing Blackdot to carefully selected, highly qualified funds, ScaleUp Group facilitated discussions to secure the most favourable funding proposals.
John O’Connell, Executive Chairman and Founder, ScaleUp Group added, “We are delighted to have partnered with Blackdot Solutions in securing growth funding for the company. Maven Capital Partners emerged as the leading bidder, based upon a shared alignment of values, culture, and favourable terms—ensuring a strong foundation for continued success. This partnership will enable Blackdot, under the leadership of Adam de Courcy Ling, Chairman, and Stuart Clarke, CEO, to build on its impressive track record.”
Stuart Clarke, CEO at Blackdot Solutions, commented, “This investment marks a pivotal moment for Blackdot. With Maven’s backing, and our strong team, we can accelerate the evolution of Videris, enhancing its automation and AI capabilities while exploring new investigative use cases where we can support our customers. These developments will further cement our reputation as a leader in the OSINT investigations market. Maven’s expertise and support will also be instrumental as we expand globally, and continue delivering innovative solutions to our blue-chip client base.”
Melanie Goward, Partner at Maven, continues, “Blackdot is a business operating at the forefront of a growing market, driven by increasing demand for advanced risk management and compliance tools. We’re excited to support Blackdot’s continued growth as it scales its operations and expands into new markets.”