Security HQ

Global Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)

Sector

  • Technology

Region

  • South East

Date of investment

  • December 2025

Contributing Sustainable Development Goals

“We are delighted to be partnering with GCP. When searching for a partner, I wanted someone who got our sector and understood our culture. GCP stood out because of their deep understanding and track record within cybersecurity and supporting scaling businesses which marries perfectly with our growth aspirations. We are immensely proud of what we have built at SecurityHQ; a global, scaled MSSP with a proposition valued by our clients and a fantastic reputation embodied by our high quality staff. We are very excited by what we can achieve in partnership with GCP as part of this next step in our journey.”

 

Feras Tappuni

CEO

Background

Security HQ is a UK headquartered Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provider offering a full suite of managed security services through its global Security Operations Centres. Founded by CEO Feras Tappuni, SecurityHQ supports customers in managing their cyber risk by continuously monitoring their technology estates, detecting and analysing threats and responding to breaches, delivering critical services to a broad range of clients.

Our Investment Partnership

Under the leadership of Feras and the ambitious management team, Security HQ has scaled at a CAGR of 40%+, built a team of 400+ cybersecurity experts which has led to an expansion across six geographies, with offices in UK, USA, Australia, and India.

The partnership between GCP and SecurityHQ will support the business in enhancing its go-to-market strategy, supporting further innovation across its proprietary technology platform and service offering, strengthening operational and financial systems to enhance scalability, and supporting international expansion, including in the US market where the business is experiencing significant demand for its services.

Strategic Support through our Growth Toolkit

Strategic Clarity

Business Shape
  • Strategy

    Supporting the development of market-leading security services, utilising best-in-class technology and enhanced AI solutions

Accelerating Growth

Commercial
  • Sales/GTM

    Supporting the evolution of go-to-market strategies, across both direct and partner-driven channels.

    Enhancing the sales team and equipping them with the tools deliver cross-sell opportunities across the product lines, generating greater value to clients through integrated solutions

  • Key Account Management

    Developing Key Account Management frameworks and structure to better serve customers

Platform for Success

Finance and Operations
  • Operating Systems

    Operating Systems: Improvement in systems to support the evolution of management information and KPI reporting to better inform decision-making processes and strategy

Delivering the Best Outcome

  • High-Quality Delivery

    Building out a scalable target operating model across regions to support international expansion and consistent execution

People & Organisation

Leadership
  • Senior Team

    Senior Team: Hands-on support with the recruitment of senior leaders, including a Chair, CFO and Head of Product, to strengthen governance, financial leadership and product direction