Keensight Capital signs exclusivity agreement to acquire MetaCompliance to drive global growth in Human Risk Management
MetaCompliance, a leading European Human Risk Management platform, is today announcing its next phase of growth with Keensight Capital, which has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire a majority stake in the business. This marks an exciting new chapter as MetaCompliance builds on its recent successes and accelerates its mission to deliver innovative cybersecurity and compliance solutions to global markets.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Northern Ireland, MetaCompliance specialises in cybersecurity awareness and compliance software. Its platform trains employees to recognise and mitigate cyber threats while ensuring organisations meet complex regulatory requirements. Over the past three years, MetaCompliance has more than doubled its size, expanding to over 200 employees and serving blue-chip enterprises and mid-market customers across Europe, the UK, and beyond.
The transition follows a highly successful period of growth under the ownership of Tenzing, which has supported the business since 2021. During this time, MetaCompliance expanded internationally through strategic acquisitions in Denmark and Germany, and enhanced its operational capabilities with the establishment of an offshore development centre in Portugal.
James Mackay, CEO of MetaCompliance, commented: “We’re incredibly grateful to Tenzing for their partnership, which has been pivotal in driving MetaCompliance’s growth and success. As we welcome Keensight Capital as our new equity partner, we’re excited to accelerate our mission and take the business to the next level with their expertise and support.”
Milan Kellner, Investment Lead at Tenzing, added: “MetaCompliance is an exceptional business, and we are extremely proud to have been part of their success story. Our mission was to support the management team on their journey to becoming the European leader in Human Risk Management, and we’re excited to see their success grow further with Keensight.”
Jean-Christophe Cini, Director at Keensight Capital, said: “We are excited to partner with James and the MetaCompliance team. As leaders in cybersecurity awareness training, they have already shown they can thrive in this fast-growing space. We can’t wait to support their next phase of growth.”
The acquisition is expected to complete in the new year subject to customary regulatory approvals.
For more information, visit www.metacompliance.com
Notes To Editors:
A photo of James MacKay is available to download here. [Credit: MetaCompliance]
About MetaCompliance:
As a leading provider of Human Risk Management (HRM) solutions in Europe, MetaCompliance empowers organisations to protect their people and assets with innovative cybersecurity and compliance tools. Its intuitive platform streamlines compliance, delivers tailored security awareness training, and provides actionable insights to embed secure practices and reduce risk. By integrating compliance, e-learning, and personalised training, MetaCompliance helps organisations build a proactive, security-first culture and stay ahead of the latest cyber threats. For more information, visit www.metacompliance.com.
About Keensight Capital:
Keensight Capital (“Keensight”), one of the leading European Growth Buyout firms, is committed to supporting entrepreneurs as they implement their growth strategies. With over 25 years of experience and €5.5bn of assets under management, Keensight Capital’s team of seasoned professionals leverages their differentiated private equity experience to invest in profitably growing companies generating revenues in the range of €10 million to €400 million. Drawing on its expertise in the Technology and Healthcare sectors, Keensight identifies the best investment opportunities in Europe and works closely with the management teams providing capital, strategic guidance and operational support. Keensight operates in more than 90 countries across the globe with a presence in Paris, London, Boston, and Singapore. www.keensight.com
About Tenzing Private Equity:
Headquartered in London, with hubs in Munich and Stockholm, Tenzing backs European B2B software and tech-enabled businesses valued between £10m and £200m. Tenzing seeks to partner with niche market leaders that have a track record of organic growth and high recurring revenue. Today, Tenzing has £1.7bn AuM and 18 portfolio companies. The Firm’s namesake, Tenzing Norgay, the Nepalese mountaineer who guided Sir Edmund Hillary on the first ascent of Mount Everest, symbolises the Firm’s commitment to guiding its portfolio businesses to the summit of their ambitions. https://tenzing.pe/
Editor’s Contact:
For MetaCompliance: Carole Ankers, [email protected] +44 (0) 7429 242002
For Keensight Capital: Cindy Giraud, Communications Director – [email protected] +33 (0) 6 37 96 55 37
Stephanie Ellis – [email protected] +44 (0) 73 1136 9804
Tayla Garrety – [email protected] +44 (0) 77 7669 2736