XLCC

What XLCC does

XLCC Limited, trading as Aquora, is a UK energy infrastructure company addressing the shortage of high-quality subsea cable and installation capacity across the UK and Europe. Founded on XLCC's engineering and development concepts, the company was officially launched in January 2026, with its registered office in London (30 Crown Place, EC2A 4ES) and operational base in Scotland. Aquora provides end-to-end subsea cable system services spanning design engineering, route planning, cable handling and installation, protection works, inspection, maintenance, and repair.

The company's core offering centers on a bespoke, UK-flagged Cable Laying Vessel (CLV) combined with an integrated engineering, marine operations, and project delivery team. It targets renewable energy developers connecting offshore wind generation to shore, national and regional grid operators working on interconnection and resilience, and broader European utilities advancing decarbonization and electrification. Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven professional services engagements secured via direct enterprise field sales; specific pricing and contract values are not publicly disclosed.

In September 2024, the company secured approximately $26.6 million from the National Wealth Fund to advance UK subsea cable manufacturing and installation capacity. Recent strategic activity includes a landmark July 2025 agreement with the GMB trade union and a December 2025 leadership refresh in preparation for scaled project delivery under the newly launched Aquora brand.

Name

XLCC

Legal name

XLCC Limited

Website

https://xlcc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

XLCC Limited, trading as Aquora, is a UK energy infrastructure company delivering end-to-end subsea cable system services — design, installation, protection, inspection and repair — to renewable energy developers, grid operators and European utilities via a bespoke UK-flagged Cable Laying Vessel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Subsea Cable Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAIALAC

Subsea Cable Construction, Marine Installation & Repair Services

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Subsea & Long-Haul Fiber Networks (International Backbone)

SECONDARYIMAFAIAL

Subsea & River-Crossing Cable Installation (Marine Landings, HDD Crossings)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Telecom & Data Infrastructure Construction (Fiber, Towers, Data Centers)

SECONDARYEUAEABAB

Underground & Submarine Cable EPC (HV/EHV)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Transmission & Substation EPC (High Voltage)

SECONDARYHDAIALAK

Cable Route Engineering, Permitting & Marine Survey (Seabed/Environmental)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Subsea & Long-Haul Fiber Networks (International Backbone)

Keywords

• Subsea cable installation
• HVDC cable manufacturing
• Offshore wind infrastructure
• Marine cable services
• Renewable energy connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Subsea Cable System Services: Project-based revenue from end-to-end subsea cable system delivery including design engineering, route planning, cable installation, protection works, inspection, maintenance and repair services for renewable energy infrastructure projects.
2. Marine Operations Services: Revenue generated from the deployment of the Cable Laying Vessel (CLV) and integrated marine operations team for cable installation and maintenance projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

XLCC, trading as Aquora, delivers end-to-end subsea cable system services to the UK and European energy sector, covering design engineering, route planning, handling, installation, protection works, inspection, maintenance and repair. The offering is anchored by a bespoke, UK-flagged Cable Laying Vessel (CLV) and an integrated engineering, marine operations and project delivery team based in Scotland, with HVDC subsea cable manufacturing capability underpinning the company.

Product overview

Aquora is a single unified product/service offering that provides trusted, end-to-end subsea cable system delivery. At its core is a bespoke, UK flagged Cable Laying Vessel (CLV) combined with a fully integrated engineering, marine operations and project delivery team based in Scotland. The company manages every stage from design engineering and route planning through handling, installation, protection works, inspection, maintenance and repair. Founded on XLCC's engineering and development concepts, Aquora exists to deliver the subsea cable system and installation capability needed to connect renewable power, strengthen national grid resilience, and accelerate the decarbonisation and electrification of energy systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cable Laying Vessel (CLV) Installation Services End-to-end subsea cable installation services using a bespoke, UK-flagged Cable Laying Vessel (CLV), covering handling, installation, protection works, inspection, maintenance and repair of subsea cable systems for renewable energy and grid infrastructure clients in the UK and Europe.
• Subsea Cable System Design Engineering and Route Planning Front-end engineering and design services covering subsea cable system design engineering and route planning for offshore renewable energy and grid interconnection projects in the UK and Europe.
• HVDC Subsea Cable Manufacturing Manufacturing of HVDC subsea cables supporting UK and European offshore wind and grid interconnection projects, providing the physical cable product underpinning Aquora's installation and system delivery services.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• XLCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquora was founded on XLCC's engineering and development concepts. XLCC is the parent company from which Aquora emerged to deliver subsea cable system and installation capability. The relationship represents a strategic restructuring where Aquora operates as the delivery vehicle for XLCC's established cable technology and development expertise.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nexans: Major subsea power cable manufacturer and installer serving offshore wind farms and interconnectors globally. Directly comparable to XLCC/Aquora on end-to-end subsea cable system delivery, with established flagship projects across Europe.
• Prysmian: World's largest cable manufacturer and a leading provider of subsea power cables and installation services for offshore wind and grid interconnectors. Direct competitor to XLCC/Aquora in subsea HVDC cable delivery, with the benefit of integrated manufacturing and a global vessel fleet.
• NKT: European manufacturer and installer of high-voltage subsea power cables, with dedicated cable-laying vessels and a strong footprint in offshore wind and interconnector projects. A direct peer competing for the same UK/European offshore wind contracts.
• JDR Cable Systems: UK-based subsea power cable manufacturer and supplier focused on offshore wind, oil and gas, and interconnector markets. Comparable to XLCC in UK domestic cable manufacturing capability and offshore wind exposure.
• Hellenic Cables: Manufacturer of submarine power and telecommunication cables serving offshore wind and interconnector projects. Directly comparable to XLCC on subsea cable production and project delivery in European offshore wind.
• Global Marine Systems: Provider of subsea cable installation, maintenance and burial services with a fleet of cable ships. Directly comparable to Aquora on subsea cable installation and lifecycle services, though historically more weighted to telecom cables.
• Sumitomo Electric: Global supplier of submarine power cables, including HVDC systems for offshore wind and grid interconnection. Competes with XLCC/Aquora for large-scale subsea cable awards in Europe and globally.

Emerging players

• Subsea 7: Major subsea engineering, construction and services contractor with renewables-focused cable installation services for offshore wind. Comparable to Aquora on the installation and marine operations side, though with a much broader oil-and-gas legacy portfolio.
• Jan De Nul: Belgian offshore, dredging and marine contractor with cable installation vessels serving European offshore wind projects. Comparable to Aquora on subsea cable laying and protection services, with broader marine construction capabilities.
• Van Oord: Dutch marine contractor with offshore wind installation capabilities including cable laying, trenching and burial. Comparable to Aquora on the subsea cable installation service offering, with an established Dutch/European offshore wind track record.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/xlccuk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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