Aspire Technology Solutions

Today marks an important milestone for Aspire. We have secured a significant new round of investment from LDC, with Federated Hermes Limited joining as a co-investor. This follows a period of major growth for the business and takes Aspire to a valuation of £192 million. It reflects the progress we have made and the confidence in our direction for the years ahead. Our growth has been driven by two things. The commitment of our people, and the trust of our customers. Our teams have supported organisations across the UK with a level of service, expertise and care that continues to set us apart. Our customers have given us the opportunity to grow with them, challenge ourselves, and keep on innovating what we deliver. This new investment gives us a stronger platform for the future. It will enable us to continue investing in our services, expand our regional presence and create more opportunities for our people as the business grows. Above all, it ensures we can keep delivering the secure, reliable and responsive service our customers expect. Thank you to our customers, our colleagues and our partners for the role you have played in this journey. This investment sets the stage for the next chapter of Aspire’s story, and we are ready for what comes next! Chris Fraser, Tom Howard BA (Hons) ACA, Tony Dougan, Ben Upton, Lewis Clemmet, Gareth Marshall #AspireForMore

The story behind Aspire’s latest investment is centred on our people, our culture and our customers. In this video, Chris Fraser, Aspire CEO, and Gareth Marshall, Partner and Head of North East and Scotland at LDC, share what this means for the business and for the teams who continue to drive our growth. They talk about the importance of a team that works well together. The continuity across our people, leadership and investors has created an environment where teams can perform at their best and stay focused on delivering for customers. Chris and Gareth also reflect on how this investment supports the next stage of Aspire’s journey. It gives us the scope to strengthen our teams, bring in additional expertise across regions and continue developing the service experience our customers expect, while advancing the innovation that underpins our approach. Our next phase is built on the same foundations that have taken Aspire forward so far. Our people, our leadership and our customers remain at the centre of everything we do.

🛡️ The Aspire Cyber Summit is coming to Newcastle this November! Check out our Glasgow highlights video to see what's in store. The event will provide an in-depth programme to improve your security posture and defend against the constantly evolving business threat landscape. Newcastle: 📆 Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 ⏰ 08:30 – 16:15 (Drinks to follow) 📌 Newcastle Civic Centre Click below to book your place or learn more.

🛡️The Cyber Security Event Shaping Tomorrow's Strategies🔐 Our security summit will give you the insights to defend your organisation from new and emerging threats. Join IT professionals from across the UK as we share expert talks, live hacking demonstrations and stories & lessons learned from real-world breaches. Secure your place today! 📆 Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 ⏰ 08:30 – 16:15 (Drinks to follow) 📌 Newcastle Civic Centre

🛡️ The Aspire Cyber Summit 2025 is returning to Newcastle! Our cyber security summit will offer an in-depth programme to improve your security posture and defend against the constantly evolving business threat landscape. Newcastle: 📆 Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 ⏰ 08:30 – 16:15 (Drinks to follow) 📌 Newcastle Civic Centre Click below to book your place or learn more.

Our Glasgow Cyber Summit brought together experts and business leaders from across the region to explore the latest cyber security challenges and opportunities. Cyber Summit speakers Tony Sales known as Britain’s Greatest Former Fraudster, and Lisa Forte, Global Keynote Speaker and Cyber Security Expert, shared valuable insights on resilience and awareness in an ever-evolving threat landscape. You can catch Tony, Lisa, and our other expert speakers; Ben Hanson, Senior Security Strategist and Advisor at Microsoft; Dr Zibby Kwecka, Chief Information Security Officer at Arnold Clark; Joanne Morgan, IT Service Director at Gateshead Council; Paul Abbott, Consulting Specialist and Former Director of KNP Logistics Group; and Aspire’s SOC team, at our upcoming Aspire Cyber Summits in Leeds and Newcastle. Event dates and locations: 🔒Leeds – 12 November, Leeds Marriott 🔒Newcastle – 25 November, Civic Centre There are a limited number of complimentary tickets available. To request yours, please contact [email protected] Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eZqgTB-x #AspireCyberSummit25