Blueskytec Secures £1.5 Million Investment for Expansion
Deal News | Aug 11, 2025 | Maven Capital Partners

Maven Capital Partners, through the SWIF Maven Equity Finance, has invested £1.5 million in Blueskytec, a cybersecurity hardware specialist. This investment is aimed at facilitating Blueskytec's full-scale deployment, recruiting efforts, and manufacturing expansion. Blueskytec focuses on developing high-grade cybersecurity technology for critical national infrastructure, including sectors such as defense, civil nuclear, and energy. The company's patented hardware solution offers a novel approach to cyber defense, distinguishing itself by providing a unique layer of cyber protection unavailable in existing solutions. Blueskytec's technology addresses the increasing threats in industrial environments and is already deployed across various UK and US industries and government bodies. The growing regulatory mandate for enhanced cyber resilience propels the demand for such innovative solutions. The investment will allow Blueskytec to expand its business development and manufacturing capabilities while capitalizing on demand from national infrastructure providers. Key figures from Blueskytec, Chris and Nicky Mobley, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with Maven, with Rafi Khan and Lizzy Upton from Maven and British Business Bank, respectively, affirming the critical role of cyber resilience and the promising market opportunity.
Sectors
- Cybersecurity
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – Blueskytec is based in the UK, and the investment will support its operations and expansion predominantly within the region.
- United States – Blueskytec's technology is already deployed across various industries and government bodies in the US, showing the geographic reach of its products.
Industry
- Cybersecurity – Blueskytec operates in the cybersecurity sector, focusing on hardware solutions for critical infrastructures, responding to increasing cyber threats and regulatory requirements.
- Private Equity – Maven Capital Partners, a participant in this investment, is part of the private equity industry, deploying funds to support business growth and development.
Financials
- £1.5 million – The investment amount provided by Maven Capital Partners to Blueskytec.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven Capital Partners | Investor | Company | A private equity firm investing through the SWIF Maven Equity Finance. |
| SWIF Maven Equity Finance | Funding Vehicle | Company | Provides investment support to early and later-stage businesses in South West England. |
| Blueskytec | Target | Company | A cybersecurity hardware specialist focusing on critical national infrastructure. |
| British Business Bank | Funding Facilitator | Company | Partners with Maven to provide equity finance through its South West Investment Fund. |
| Chris Mobley | Co-Founder | Person | Technical Director and Co-Founder of Blueskytec. |
| Nicky Mobley | Co-Founder | Person | Director and Co-Founder of Blueskytec. |