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Ambitious Security Technology leaders choose Heligan to turn innovation into enterprise value. Offering specialist private equity in defence and national security, Heligan pairs capital with security-cleared expertise to unlock government procurement and Prime routes, secure frameworks, and expand internationally. Accelerating scale, building resilient revenue, and preparing businesses for exits across key global markets.

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The Security Technologies market is complex. Technologies used in National Security, Defence, Public Safety ...

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The Security Technologies market is complex.

Technologies used in National Security, Defence, Public Safety and all sectors of Industry ‘protect our way of life’ - But it's a dense web of technologies, stakeholders, and shifting priorities. At the top are global corporations, or Primes - working with governments, they shape future requirements and technology needs.

Sitting below Primes are large enterprises with specialist and proven technologies.

At the base are agile SME & mid market innovators with developing technologies.

These capabilities are also needed by all types of global corporates:

  • Cyber security
  • Surveillance
  • Forensic analysis
  • Drone technologies

Innovation can start anywhere, flowing between lab breakthroughs and real-world scenarios.

An ecosystem crucial for the security of nations, enterprise, citizens. But delivering growth comes with challenge. Too often, world-class innovation gets overlooked, stuck or lost. Heligan’s mission is to change this. We invest in high-potential Security Technologies companies, helping them to grow fast and strategically.

Our team has global real-world sector experience in business, government and operational agencies. We operate at the highest levels of security clearance, across the Five Eyes intelligence network. Which means we understand the priorities of governments and Primes and how to navigate their purchasing frameworks. We back corporate technologies that protect nations, assets and people. We help mid-range businesses to scale confidently, taking them to the next level. With Heligan, investment means more than capital. It means Clarity. Access. Momentum.

Together, we help secure the future.

End-to-end growth partner

One partner, four strengths: strategy, capital, networks, and insight. Accelerate routes to revenue, reduce procurement risk, win frameworks, and prepare for strategic exit - delivering momentum and measurable value.

Where we invest

We're interested in dynamic growing market segments with high intellectual barriers to entry and opportunities for growth in both corporate and governmental non-kinetic sectors.

Security Technologies

  • National Security & Defence

    Includes:

    • Defence contractor supply chains
    • Cybersecurity & intelligence
    • Telecoms & critical infrastructure
    • Security & risk management consultancy
    • Energy & infrastructure protection
    • Uncrewed autonomous systems & vehicles

  • Enterprise Security

    Includes:

    • Data analytics & management
    • Fraud detection & prevention
    • Fintech security & electronics
    • Healthcare, industrial, engineering simulation
    • Advanced materials, alloys & manufacturing
    • Cybersecurity testing & protection

  • Crime Prevention & Public Safety

    Includes:

    • Forensic & crime analysis
    • Emergency response & disaster management
    • Cryptography, encryption & security services
    • Network, cloud, identity, biometric security
    • Industrial control & safety systems
    • Access control & surveillance
Advanced Data Analytics
Big Data & AI Analytics
Business Intelligence
Cyber & Systems
Network & Cloud Security
Threat & Risk Management
Identity & Surveillance Technologies
Access & Endpoint Control Systems
Perimeter Security
Hardware & Equipment
Communication Services
Advanced Materials
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How we deliver more value for you

Mission-grade expertise:

Capital paired with defence and national-security know-how.

Buyer-led planning:

Build accreditation, compliance and contracting readiness early.

Real access:

Board-level networks to Primes and government buyers.

Focused growth:

Insights that target funded programmes. 

Outcome:

Faster revenue, higher valuations, and strategic-level exits.

Responsible investing

Heligan Investments is committed to integrity and upholding the highest ethical standards. Our clear, strategic vision aligns with the core values our investors and portfolio companies expect, ensuring responsible and principled investing at every step.

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