Assuria, based in the UK, develops and provides software products for cybersecurity monitoring and vulnerability assessment that are used by organisations around the world.
LAC Co are a Japan-based systems integrator and provider of managed security services.
Assuria and LAC have an existing relationship which was formally cemented in 2019 through a strategic alliance. LAC’s services have been increasingly dependent on Assuria’s cutting edge technology and they had entered into discussions on how best to secure this key relationship.
Acquisition of a minority stake in Assuria was deemed the most appropriate way. BDO advised the shareholders of Assuria in securing investment from LAC, providing funds to fuel future growth and secure this important relationship.