Cyber security firm CybaVerse raises £5m led by Pembroke VCT and Airbridge
This article covers the Series A funding round on 15 October 2025 for CybaVerse, a fast-growing cyber security vendor founded by Oliver Spence. The round raised £5m, led by Pembroke VCT with participation from Airbridge Equity Partners.
What does CybaVerse do?
CybaOps is an all-in-one cyber security management platform for SMEs and MSPs. It centralises detection and compliance tools and automates routine security tasks for SMEs and MSPs.
Why is CybaVerse useful?
Problem
SMEs and MSPs face rising cyber threats while lacking affordable, simple tools to detect, comply and test.
Solution
CybaVerse explains that it provides CybaOps, an all-in-one SaaS platform combining detection, compliance and security testing. The platform automates tasks, is white-labelled for partners, and delivers affordable, scalable protection for SMEs and MSPs.
How much did CybaVerse raise?
CybaVerse raised £5m in a Series A round, co‑led by Pembroke VCT and Airbridge Equity Partners. This makes it the 15th largest funding round in October 2025 (40 recorded). As of 15 October 2025, the round is the 229th largest of the year (512 total) in the Startupmag database.
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Who invested in CybaVerse?
The key investors in the round were:
- Pembroke VCT: A UK venture capital trust that invests in small and mid-sized UK companies across sectors.
- Airbridge Equity Partners: A growth equity firm that invests in technology and software companies, primarily in the UK and Europe.
- Haatch: A UK early-stage venture capital firm that backs technology startups across consumer and B2B sectors.
In the funding announcement, Fred Ursell from Pembroke VCT said:
Cybersecurity has become an arms race that most small businesses simply can’t afford to fight. CybaVerse levels the playing field – giving SMEs and their IT partners enterprise-grade protection through automation, not armies of analysts.
The investor added that Oliver Spence's background in military-grade cyber operations, together with commercial experience, contributed to a platform that simplifies and scales security, and that Pembroke VCT is backing the company's next phase of growth.
In the funding announcement, Robin Rensen from Airbridge Equity Partners said:
Cyber security is increasingly becoming a board-level priority for the long-tail SME market, yet too many of these businesses remain underserved by legacy solutions. CybaVerse is changing that.
The investor added that the team has combined technical expertise and customer insight to build a product-focused company positioned to protect customers directly and via channel partners, and that Airbridge will support efforts to scale access to cyber security for businesses.
In the funding announcement, Jonathan Keeling from Haatch said:
We first backed CybaVerse in 2024 and have watched the team execute brilliantly, growing revenue, expanding their product, and tripling the company’s share price in just over a year. Ollie and the team are building a category-defining platform in one of the fastest-growing sectors in tech.
The investor added that Haatch has increased its commitment and joined other growth-stage investors as CybaVerse continues to scale.
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Who founded CybaVerse?
Oliver Spence is the founder of CybaVerse.
In the funding announcement, Oliver Spence explained:
This funding marks an exciting new chapter for CybaVerse. Having such a high calibre of investors onboard validates our vision to design and deliver innovative solutions that empower MSPs and SMEs.
The company continued the funding will accelerate CybaOps development, enhance AI-driven features and expand its team to provide more scalable security to MSPs and SMEs while maintaining its mission of simplifying cyber security for everyone.
Where is CybaVerse based?
CybaVerse is based in London, UK.
What sector is CybaVerse in?
CybaVerse operates in the cyber security sector. This sector protects computers, networks and data from theft, damage and unauthorised access.
Key trends and challenges in Cyber security:
Shift to SaaS and managed services for SMEs
Many small businesses now rely on cloud security platforms and managed service providers for protection.
More sophisticated and AI-enhanced attacks
Attackers increasingly use automation and AI to evade detection, for example deepfake phishing and automated ransomware.
Cybersecurity workforce shortage and need for automation
Organisations face talent gaps, so they adopt automation and AI to maintain coverage with smaller teams.
For a deeper look at innovation in this space, see the cyber security startups in the UK.
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| Investor | Sector | Stage | Activity | Team | Connect |
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 Pembroke VCT | 9 investment(s) investment(s) | 3 contacts contacts | |||
 Airbridge Equity Partners | 1 investment(s) investment(s) | more info | |||
 Haatch | 26 investment(s) investment(s) | 7 contacts contacts |
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