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Talion Cyber Security secures £2 million investment from Mercia and Crown. * Original * Esther Andrew * 6 October 2025 * 0 * 550 * 10 minutes read Former cyber boss joins Talion as part of £2m fundraise Talion Cyber Security, a UK-based managed security service provider (MSSP) forged out of BAE Systems, has raised £2m from existing backers including NPIF - Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the first Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, and Crown Fund S.C.A. SICAV-RAIF. The funding round will accelerate Talion's growth as a trusted partner for the mid-market, a segment that faces escalating cyber risk yet remains underserved by both small providers and the largest enterprise players. Competing alongside other major MSSPs such as Bridewell, Kyndryl and NCC Group, Talion differentiates itself with both the breadth and depth of its services spanning managed detection and response, hybrid security operations centre, threat intelligence, penetration testing, compliance reporting and incident response. The Talion team was founded in 2010 as part of BAE Systems when the UK government tasked it with protecting the 2012 London Olympics. It became independent in 2020 through a management buy-out. The Leeds-based business now employs a team of veteran cyber experts from defence and enterprise backgrounds. As part of this phase of growth, Keven Knight has taken over as CEO and Matthew Briggs has joined as Chair. Matthew is the former CEO of ECSC Group, the UK's longest running full-service cyber security provider, and oversaw its sale to Daisy Group in 2023. The investment will expand access to Talion's services for mid-market organisations while scaling the company's footprint across the UK and US. Keven Knight, CEO of Talion, said: "The mid-market is in a gap-zone of cybersecurity: too complex for basic tools, too niche for enterprise-level bespoke providers. Talion's Hybrid Defence model fills that gap by offering transparency, shared control, and solutions scaled to the needs of firms that are growing fast but can't afford to be overcharged or left exposed. With this investment, we can accelerate our innovation in MDR, threat intelligence, and service delivery for mid-sized enterprises." NPIF and Mercia first invested in Talion in 2021. Dawn Tyler, Investment Director at Mercia Ventures, said: "Talion is highly rated by clients and has attracted some well-known names. However, we believe the real opportunity now lies with medium-sized companies, whose needs are too complex for small providers but who are being overcharged and underserved by the big players. This funding will help it to establish a strong foothold in this part of the market." Crown first invested in Talion in 2022. Dr Roland Rausch, Chairman of Crown, said: "Crown, a regulated Luxembourg investment fund, is delighted to support the growth of Talion particularly as it seeks to expand its geographic reach with other Crown portfolio companies." Debbie Sorby, Senior Investment Manager at the British Business Bank, said: "West Yorkshire is home to some exciting and fast growing companies, and it is great that Talion is still setting the example when it comes to creating new solutions and competing alongside the nations leading cybersecurity companies. The first Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund is still leaving a lasting impact, helping businesses like Talion continue to access finance to grow." The British Business Bank has now launched the £660m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) which covers the entire North of England and provides loans from £25k to £2m and equity investment up to £5m to help a range of small and medium sized businesses to start up, scale up or stay ahead. About Mercia Asset Management PLC Mercia is a proactive, specialist asset manager focused on supporting regional SMEs to achieve their growth aspirations. Mercia provides capital across its four asset classes of balance sheet, venture, private equity and debt capital: the Group's 'Complete Connected Capital'. The Group initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management, then over time Mercia can provide further funding to the most promising companies, by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its own balance sheet. The Group has a strong UK footprint through its regional offices, 19 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow. Mercia currently has c.£1.4 billion of assets under management and, since its IPO in December 2014, has invested c.£111 million gross into its direct investment portfolio. The Group raises its own Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Funds and manages Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) details about open offers can be found through Mercia's website. Mercia Asset Management PLC is quoted on AIM with the epic "MERC" and includes the following wholly owned subsidiaries - * Mercia Fund Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA under firm reference number 524856 * Enterprise Ventures Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA under firm reference number 183363 * EV Business Loans Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA under firm reference number 443560 About the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II * Operated by the British Business Bank, NPIF II provides a mix of debt and equity funding. NPIF II will offer a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans from £25k to £100k, debt finance from £100k to £2m and equity investment up to £5 million. It works alongside the Combined Authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), and Growth Hubs, as well as local intermediaries such as accountants, fund managers and banks, to support the North's smaller businesses at all stages of their development. * The funds in which the NPIF II invests are open to businesses with material operations, or planning to open material operations, in: Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire & Warrington, Cumbria, Liverpool City Region, Leeds City Region, South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority, York & North Yorkshire, Humber and East Yorkshire, Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne & Wear * Supported by Nations and Regions Investments Limited, a subsidiary of British Business Bank plc, the Bank is a development bank wholly owned by HM Government. Neither Nations and Regions Investments Limited nor British Business Bank plc are authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) or the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Crown Fund S.C.A. SICAV-RAIF Crown Fund S.C.A. SICAV-RAIF ("Crown") is an institutional umbrella fund for public, private and real estate investments. Crown was founded by a combination of experienced owners and executives of the global financial and multi-industrial space. Crown provides actively managed investment solutions ranging across various asset classes with a focus on special situations. Crown's portfolio provides protection through carefully monitored diversification and investment discipline covering a global scope.