2i announces strategic acquisition of nFocus to strengthen market leadership
Rockpool’s portfolio company 2i, a leading provider of quality engineering services, has acquired nFocus, marking the company’s first acquisition since Rockpool’s investment in April 2024.
The acquisition reflects 2i’s long-term growth strategy while strengthening its delivery capacity and sector reach. By leveraging nFocus’ complementary strengths, 2i aims to enhance operational efficiencies, innovate service delivery, and further improve customer experiences.
“nFocus aligns perfectly with our vision, culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. Their award-winning team of quality engineers and strong leadership bring a wealth of expertise and innovative capability to our organisation that will benefit everyone involved.”
Dave Kelly, CEO of 2i
“I am overjoyed that this acquisition brings together two organisations that share a common culture of nurturing talent and a relentless drive for growth. Our combined efforts will undoubtedly fuel our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for both our current and future customers.”
Danny Crone, Founder of nFocus
For more information, please contact Guy Nieuwenhuys (Investment Director) and Will Beckett (Investment Manager) from Rockpool Investments.
Advisors
2i was advised by Roxburgh Milkins and Stephenson Harwood on legal matters, Megabuyte on commercial and Moore Kingston Smith on financial and tax aspects.
About 2i
2i provides quality engineering services that de-risk its customers’ ongoing digital transformation programmes. The company plays a key role in the long-term development of mission critical IT systems, making use of its highly skilled software engineers and automation products for its public sector and blue-chip client base.
About nFocus
Founded in 2000, nFocus is a leader in software testing for a range of UK businesses. The award-winning company has a proven track record of successfully enabling digital transformation and change.
ABOUT ROCKPOOL
Rockpool Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to creating opportunities for high-net-worth individuals and family offices to invest in private companies. Rockpool provides equity and loan capital of between £5m to £15m to profitable UK-based companies and has invested over £745m since inception.
