GCP signs agreement to realise its investment in Robiquity to Avanade

Growth Capital Partners (“GCP”) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to realise its investment in Robiquity, the Manchester-based specialist in AI-first business solutions, intelligent automation and low-code development. Robiquity will become part of Avanade, the world’s leading Microsoft expert, which helps organisations modernise securely and scale AI. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory clearances.

GCP invested in Robiquity in 2022, partnering with Founder Jack Rimmer and CEO Tom Davies, alongside the leadership team, to support through a rapid period of growth.

We worked closely with the senior team to sharpen the business’s strategy, professionalise operations and build out the leadership team to create a sustainable platform for growth. We supported Robiquity’s move from traditional RPA-led automation to AI-led services and helped deepen its relationship with Microsoft, becoming one of its first accredited Power Automate partners. We also helped build a dedicated public sector vertical, securing places on major NHS and Crown Commercial Service frameworks.

Alex Thomson, Partner and Head of the Investment Team, GCP commented:
“It has been a privilege to partner with Tom, Jack and the whole Robiquity team over the past four years. They have built one of the UK’s most pioneering AI and automation specialists, with a culture of continuous innovation and a total focus on client outcomes. It’s been really exciting to play our part in the evolution of the business and we are thrilled that the business and team are being recognised with the interest from Avanade. We wish them all the best for the future.’’

Today, the business delivers results for some of the UK’s best-known organisations and public bodies, from freeing up 441,000 hours a year at Evri through award-winning automation to building an automated case management system for Durham Constabulary to improve both victim safety and police efficiency. Its work now spans sectors from logistics and financial services to healthcare and policing, delivered by a specialist team holding more than 200 Microsoft certifications.

Dan Lee, Investment Director, GCP commented:
“Tom, Jack and the team have been genuinely impressive to partner with. Their pace of innovation and ability to adapt in a fast-moving market stood out from day one, from becoming one of Microsoft’s first accredited Power Automate partners to winning places on major NHS and Crown Commercial Service frameworks. The team have built a business we’re really proud to be a part of: a UK leader in AI and automation with a brilliant team behind it. We’re excited to see the business go from strength to strength with Avanade.”

During our partnership, the Robiquity team has more than doubled the size of the business, a testament to their ambition and to what can be achieved when great people are backed with the right support. It reflects everything we look for in a Knowledge Economy business: a people-centric culture, deep specialist expertise and a focus on delivering value for clients. We’re proud to add Robiquity to our track record of investment partnerships driving the growth of the UK’s Knowledge Economy.

Jack Rimmer, Founder, Robiquity commented:
“When we started Robiquity in 2016, the goal was to show organisations what automation could really do for their people. Partnering with GCP gave us the backing and support to turn that ambition into a business operating at real scale, and the chemistry was right from day one.”

Tom Davies, CEO, Robiquity commented:
“I’d like to thank Alex, Dan and the wider GCP team for their support since they first invested in 2022. They have been true partners, challenging us when it mattered, opening doors and helping us invest ahead of the curve in our people and our proposition. We’re excited for our clients and our team as we join Avanade.”

About Robiquity

Founded in Manchester in 2016, Robiquity is one of the UK’s leading AI, automation and low-code transformation partners. Its 180+ technology specialists help public and private sector organisations achieve measurable business outcomes through the intelligent application of world leading technologies.
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About GCP

Growth Capital Partners (GCP) was founded in 1999 and has a proven track record of successfully building genuine investment partnerships with founders in ambitious, highly specialist businesses that power the Knowledge Economy. With deep expertise in the Technology and Specialist Services sectors, GCP is currently investing from GCP Fund VI, and bringing valuable strategic support, tools for scaling, and extensive experience in helping people-driven businesses to unlock innovation, drive long term sustainable growth, and build the businesses of the future.

GCP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority