Arquebus Solutions

Partners since 2021

Sector:

Crime Prevention

Location:

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

arquebus.uk

Arquebus is a specialist software and consultancy business helping governments improve firearms registration, licensing and wider efforts to tackle gun crime. Heligan invested in Arquebus because of its unique market position, deep domain expertise and the clear growth potential of its software platform. The opportunity is significant: many governments still rely on outdated paper-based processes or spreadsheets, creating strong demand for modern systems that deliver better control, visibility and operational insight.

Like many businesses serving government customers, Arquebus also faces familiar challenges. Long procurement cycles, complex stakeholder groups and cost-led buying processes can all slow commercial progress, even where the operational value of the solution is clear.

Arquebus Solutions at a glance

50+

countries across 4 continents that Arquebus has helped with SALW control

10,000

Automated Ballistic Identification case reviews completed annually

71%

percentage of global homicides that involve firearms

Heligan’s support

Heligan’s investment in Arquebus has combined capital with specialist sector support designed to help the business scale in a complex international market. Heligan brought law enforcement expertise into the original investment process, giving the business the benefit of real end-user insight and a sharper assessment of its software’s operational value.

Since then, Heligan has helped Arquebus build international pipeline by opening doors, making introductions and increasing awareness of its offering among relevant government and law enforcement audiences. For founders in government-facing software, security technology and specialist consultancy markets, this reflects Heligan’s approach: bringing sector knowledge, trusted networks and practical commercial support that helps ambitious businesses gain traction and grow with confidence.

Arquebus works with governments, NGOs, and donors to turn the tide and improve firearms control, deploying its specialist expertise and digital firearms licensing and registration solutions, to reduce firearms misuse, proliferation, and trafficking. We have one goal in mind - to make communities safer. Heligan Group work to compliment our team, providing strategic, communications and financial advice and support. We can plan the business growth to create a long-term stable business, that does good in the world, because of their supportive culture.”

James Hopper

CEO Arquebus

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