Arc Systems, a provider of cloud and IT managed services to UK businesses, has secured backing from Beech Tree Private Equity in a deal that has won Deal of the Month. Founded in 1992 by James Clayden, Arc Systems is headquartered in Basildon and primarily operates in and around London and the South East. The business offers a range of services including IT support, public and private cloud, security and back-up to UK SME and mid-market corporates.
The investment from Beech Tree will enable Arc to expand its capabilities, with an emphasis on its people and technical proposition. Beech Tree has a track record of successful investments in the sector, including Transparity, Ancoris, and BCN.
Partner Adam Rudd said: “We are excited to be partnering with Arc and investing further into a sector that we know well. The strong relationships they have with their customers is a testament to how Arc delivers fantastic outcomes and support to mission-critical solutions for their customers. We are looking forward to supporting the Arc management team on an ambitious growth strategy.”
Advisers to Beech Tree included DLA (legal: James Kerrigan, Chris Wilson, Sam Jones, Jenni Entwisle) and DSW (financial due diligence: Ed Brentnall, Rob Parker, Elliot Pledger). Arc was supported by Knights (legal: David Easdown, David Hayes, Matthew Hitchen, Klaudia Fusiek).