Doncaster-based MSP Connectus, acquires the Lincolnshire tech firm ItForGrowth, and plots “several more transactions later this year”

BUSINESS managed service specialists Connectus has acquired tech specialists IT For Growth, it can
be announced today.
The deal is the second in the space of five months and forms part of an “aggressive strategy for
growth” which Connectus has planned for 2024 and beyond.
By acquiring the Grimsby-based firm, Connectus, which has offices in Salford and Doncaster, will be
able to extend its reach into North East Lincolnshire.
This will allow them to connect to more customers boosting the plus 500 plus client base they are
already servicing across the north of England and in the Midlands.
Announcing the acquisition, Roy Shelton, the CEO of Connectus, said: “This is another major chapter
in the story of Connectus. As we continue to scale, we will continually explore potential acquisitions
to ensure we can provide our range of fully managed services to as many businesses as possible.
“This acquisition will allow us to extend into North East Lincolnshire and beyond. The MSP space is
experiencing huge consolidation at the moment and as we continue to remain focussed on
sustainable growth and outstanding customer services. As a result we will be aiming to complete
several more transactions this year.”
The deal comes five months after Connectus acquired Mango Tech.
Outlining his future vision for Connectus, Mr Shelton added: “At the heart of the service Connectus
delivers is the Connect- Protect-Collaborate mantra. We can now extend these principles into new
areas, offering clients cutting-edge and industry leading services. We have an ambitious growth plan,
which is focused on delivering quality outcomes to businesses that mitigate cost, lower complexity
and reduce risk. This acquisition will further help to deliver that.”
Commenting, Jonathan Cozens, the CEO of IT For Growth, said: “I’m delighted to confirm this
acquisition. Connectus demonstrated to me that the support, growth and long term development of
our customers are of the highest importance to them. They offer a notably better support level than
we can deliver at our current size. Although we have been very successful at delivering a first class
customer experience over the last seven years, the limited size of our team means we don’t have the
breath strength in depth to deal with the size of the opportunity around our client base and the local
area.
“Connectus’ superior scale means they will be able to provide an ongoing technology partnership for
your business as you grow. Their track record in enterprise IT systems means they can advise from a
position of authority on how best to achieve the commercial outcomes you want, regardless of
intended size.”
IT For Growth has helped scores of small to medium businesses looking to improve and grow their
income. They specialise in enterprise business support and business workshops which deliver
structured training systems which enable firms to make the correct choices for their business and
deliver optimum growth.