Radiocoms Announce Completion of MBO Backed by Total Capital Partners

Radiocoms today announces a management buyout has been completed backed by Total Capital Partners (“Total Capital”).

Radiocoms is the UK’s leading critical communications provider, specialising in the design, engineering, deployment and maintenance of highly resilient voice, video and data communications networks.  Radiocoms services complex, mission-critical environments including the Defence and emergency services sectors, local and central government, national critical infrastructure providers, airports and energy customers. 

Radiocoms has demonstrated rapid and profitable growth in recent years, achieving turnover of £38.7m at impressive double-digit EBITDA margins.  Continued investment in technical and engineering capability ensures the business is the UK market leader for providing increasingly complex integrated systems, including AI-driven command centre software, cellular and satellite networks, security systems, body worn video and smart sensors.

Total Capital’s investment provides the backing for CEO Mark Blythe to lead a management buyout from two of the existing shareholders, who have exited in full. Total Capital have backed a plan to accelerate the growth of the business both organically and via acquisition.  A targeted buy-and-build plan is already in place and additional funding support is committed to back this growth.  

Commenting on the announcement, Mark Blythe, CEO of Radiocoms, said:

“This is a very important milestone for Radiocoms.  Demand for complex and resilient communications systems has never been greater, and as a result of this investment from Total Capital, we are now extremely well positioned to accelerate our growth, expand our capabilities and continue to deliver outstanding solutions for our customers.  Total Capital’s partnership approach and success in supporting ambitious growth strategies made them a natural partner.”

Commenting on the announcement, Natalie Eastham, Managing Partner at Total Capital, added:

“Radiocoms is a hugely exciting addition to our portfolio and reflects the excellent energy and momentum across the Total Capital platform, with three deals completed in the past nine months and continued investment in our team and capabilities.   We are thrilled to be partnering with WestBrooke and Kvika, both of whom share our passion for the UK lower mid-market, and together we look forward to supporting Radiocoms as it scales.”

Paul Brown, Partner at Total Capital, said:

“We are delighted to partner with Mark Blythe and the Radiocoms team. They have built a clear market leader in the critical communications sector. We look forward to supporting the team as they continue their strong growth trajectory and develop the business into the leading market consolidator in UK and Europe.”