MetCloud

What MetCloud does

METCLOUD (legal entity: Managed Enterprise Technologies Limited) is a UK-based private company that provides sovereign cloud infrastructure and managed cybersecurity services, with its roots dating to 1998 and the METCLOUD brand formally launched in 2017. Headquartered in Birmingham at Lyndon House, the company targets organisations operating critical national infrastructure, defence manufacturers, government agencies, and regulated enterprises in finance, insurance, and healthcare, as well as SMEs requiring scalable secure cloud. Its core offering is a UK sovereign-by-design cloud platform built on the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud infrastructure, delivering private, hybrid, and multi-cloud capabilities combined with a comprehensive managed security services portfolio including SOCaaS, MDR/MXDR, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, email security, disaster recovery, and AI-powered threat detection.

The platform is tightly integrated with Microsoft's enterprise stack (Azure, M365, Sentinel, Defender XDR) — a partnership spanning over two decades — and augmented by an ecosystem of security technology partners including Mimecast, SonicWall, Traced (Trustd MTD), Guardsix, Chorus, and CyberQ Group. METCLOUD holds ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, Cyber Essentials, and NCSC 14 Cloud Security Principles certifications, and its sovereign positioning is explicitly designed to address UK data sovereignty, NIS2, DORA, and GDPR requirements. The business model combines subscription-based managed cloud and security services with pay-as-you-go IaaS consumption pricing on HPE GreenLake and project-based professional services for cloud migration, SAP transformation (via the Kagool partnership), and security assessments; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

METCLOUD operates a sales-led GTM motion through a direct service desk team supplemented by channel partnerships (HPE, Microsoft, CyberQ, Kagool) and has expanded internationally with support from London & Partners' Grow Global programme. The company has secured a single disclosed funding round of £1,000,000 from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (via Midven) in December 2021, holds 20+ industry awards spanning 2019-2024, and as of February 2025 has announced plans to expand headcount to up to 100 employees following a series of government and defence contract wins.

Name

MetCloud

Legal name

Managed Enterprise Technologies Limited T/A METCLOUD

Website

https://metcloud.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

METCLOUD is a UK-based private cybersecurity and sovereign cloud platform that delivers private cloud, managed security services (SOCaaS, MDR/MXDR), and AI-powered threat detection on HPE GreenLake, serving critical national infrastructure, defence, government, and regulated-enterprise customers in the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Security & Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF), Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA), Attack Detection & Response for Cloud/SaaS (SOC for Cloud) (HDADAGAJ), Hybrid Cloud Management, Monitoring & FinOps (HDABAMAD)

Keywords

• Sovereign cloud services
• Managed cybersecurity services
• Cloud infrastructure platform
• Managed detection response
• Security operations centre

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud Services: Subscription-based managed services including sovereign cloud, private cloud, and hybrid cloud infrastructure powered by HPE GreenLake. Services delivered as pay-as-you-go consumption model with predictable multi-year costing.
2. Managed Security Services: Recurring managed security services including SOCaaS, MDR, MXDR, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, and patch management. Delivered as subscription with various service tiers.
3. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Pay-as-you-go Infrastructure as a Service providing computing, storage, and networking resources. Customers can scale based on business demands with no upfront payment.
4. Professional Services: Consultancy services for cloud migration, SAP transformation, and security assessments including penetration testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MetCloud operates a UK sovereign cloud and cybersecurity platform that delivers private, hybrid, and multi-cloud infrastructure alongside a managed security services portfolio. Its core revenue drivers are Sovereign Cloud (UK-sovereign AI-ready cloud infrastructure), SOCaaS (24/7 Security Operations Centre as a Service), and Managed Detection & Response / MXDR, complemented by fourteen additional managed services including backup, disaster recovery, email and endpoint security, patch management, vulnerability management, pen testing, and a Microsoft-certified service desk.

Product overview

METCLOUD is a multi-award-winning sovereign cloud and cybersecurity platform that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services. The core platform is the Sovereign Cloud, a UK-based secure AI cloud infrastructure for critical national infrastructure. This core is augmented by Security Operations Centre as a Service (SOCaaS) and Managed Detection & Response (MDR/MXDR) for continuous threat monitoring and response. The service portfolio spans 14 managed security services including Backup as a Service (BaaS), Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Email Security, Endpoint Protection Services (EPS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) powered by HPE GreenLake, Monitoring as a Service (MaaS), Patch Management, Penetration Testing, Cyber Incident Response (CIR), Vulnerability Management, Web Security, and Service Desk. The offering also includes vertical solutions for Construction, Defence, and specialised protections against Ransomware, Phishing, Insider Threats, and Data Leakage. The platform integrates with Microsoft 365, Azure, HPE GreenLake, and third-party security tools including SonicWall, Mimecast, Traced (Trustd MTD), Guardsix, CyberQ Group, and Chorus for extended detection and response capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sovereign Cloud UK sovereign-by-design cloud platform delivering secure, compliant AI infrastructure for organisations operating critical national infrastructure, ensuring data sovereignty, jurisdictional control, and UK regulatory compliance while enabling AI adoption.
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR/MXDR) Proactive cybersecurity service delivering continuous monitoring, rapid threat detection, and effective response capabilities across networks, endpoints, and cloud services, combining advanced analytics, threat intelligence, and human expertise (offered as MDR Endpoints, MXDR Advanced, and MXDR Premium tiers).
• Security Operations Centre as a Service (SOCaaS) 24/7 security monitoring and threat detection service providing real-time surveillance and advanced threat analysis using AI/ML and integrated SIEM/SOAR capabilities.
• Backup as a Service (BaaS) Cloud-based backup service safeguarding business-critical data and minimising downtime through reliable backup solutions for business continuity.
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Disaster recovery management service providing efficient strategies and processes to re-establish access to applications, data, and IT resources after an outage.
• Email Security as a Service (ESaaS) Multi-layered email protection against spam, viruses, and phishing attacks through malicious email infiltration prevention, backed by Mimecast integration.
• Endpoint Protection Services (EPS) Protection services for end-user devices including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices against exploitation by cyber perpetrators and threat actors.
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Monitoring as a Service (MaaS) Continuous monitoring service keeping watch on potential cyber attacks with AI-powered threat detection capabilities.
• Patch Management Services Patch management ensuring all devices have latest updates deployed effectively to avoid vulnerabilities or bugs.
• Penetration Testing (Pen Testing)
• Cyber Incident Response (CIR)
• Vulnerability Management
• Web Security
• Service Desk
• Secure Cloud Adoption

Quantifiable outcome

• UK businesses reported £2.8bn in cyberattack costs last year, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and key.

• HPE GreenLakecoreTechnology or IntegrationMETCLOUD runs its award-winning UK private cloud platform powered by HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform. The partnership delivers transformative, seamless, secure, and scalable cloud experience for digital transformation. HPE GreenLake provides flexible, on-demand IT infrastructure while METCLOUD adds comprehensive cybersecurity capabilities and consultancy.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMETCLOUD is a longstanding Microsoft partner spanning over two decades, providing Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams, and modern workplace solutions. Services are backed by Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR technologies. The partnership enables organisations to embrace modern ways of working with enhanced security and streamlined operations.
• KagoolstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETCLOUD and Kagool form a global partnership providing Sovereign, Private & Hybrid cloud solutions for SAP ERP. The partnership combines METCLOUD's cyber-secure sovereign and private cloud infrastructure with Kagool's expertise in enterprise SAP transformation and data modernisation for seamless S/4HANA implementations.
• ChoruskeyTechnology or IntegrationMETCLOUD partners with Chorus to extend cybersecurity capabilities through Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR integration. The partnership delivers MDR Endpoints, MXDR Advanced, and MXDR Premium solutions providing advanced threat detection and containment across identity, network, email, infrastructure, data, and applications.
• MimecastkeyTechnology or IntegrationMETCLOUD partners with Mimecast to deliver tailored cybersecurity solutions including email and web security, awareness training, data protection, and uptime assurance. The partnership extends channel capabilities and deepens impact on customer success through Mimecast's expanded reseller programme.
• SonicWallkeyTechnology or IntegrationMETCLOUD's alliance with SonicWall provides comprehensive threat protection against viruses, malware, ransomware, intrusions, and phishing attacks. The partnership offers advanced threat intelligence using real-time feeds, machine learning, and behavioral analytics, scalable security solutions, and SIEM integration for compliance.
• TracedkeyTechnology or IntegrationMETCLOUD partners with Traced offering Trustd, a comprehensive mobile security solution protecting devices from malware, phishing, rogue WiFi, and unauthorized access. The partnership provides enhanced mobile security capabilities, seamless integration with METCLOUD's security surveillance platform, and GDPR compliance assurance.
• GuardsixkeyTechnology or IntegrationMETCLOUD partners with Guardsix offering a Guardsix-powered SIEM service for advanced threat detection and incident response. The platform provides complete visibility across organisation infrastructure through sophisticated data collection, normalisation, and aggregation, with real-time alerting and forensic data analysis.
• CyberQ GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETCLOUD strategically partners with CyberQ Group to enhance cybersecurity offerings for UK enterprises. The partnership combines CyberQ's expertise in advanced threat detection and penetration testing with METCLOUD's robust secure cloud services, creating a fortified security ecosystem for modern digital infrastructures in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors.
• CygilantkeyTechnology or IntegrationMETCLOUD partnered with Cygilant as the first UK partner delivering best-of-breed SOCaaS and cyber secure cloud services to SMEs. The partnership improved security capabilities through integration of LogPoint, SentinelOne, Tenable.io, and Qualys technologies, with Cygilant's UK-based SOC in Belfast providing 24/7 monitoring.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UKCloud (UKCloudX): UKCloud is the most directly comparable UK sovereign cloud provider, built specifically for UK public sector, defence and regulated workloads with NCSC-aligned assurance. It competes head-to-head with MetCloud for the same 'UK sovereign by design' buyer persona and contract vehicles.
• BAE Systems (Applied Intelligence): BAE Systems Applied Intelligence delivers cyber, intelligence and secure cloud solutions to UK defence, government and CNI customers. It is the largest UK-headquartered competitor in the sovereign cyber and managed detection space where MetCloud operates.
• Secureworks: Secureworks is a pure-play managed detection and response (MDR / MXDR) provider serving enterprise and mid-market customers globally. It directly competes with MetCloud's MXDR and SOCaaS offerings on detection-and-response capability and threat intelligence positioning.

Broad incumbents

• BT (Enterprise Security): BT's Enterprise Security division offers managed SOC, threat intelligence and secure network services to UK enterprise and government, often bundled with BT's connectivity and cloud portfolio. It competes with MetCloud for mid-market and enterprise managed security spend but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Sopra Steria: Sopra Steria is a major UK and European IT services provider delivering managed cloud, cybersecurity and digital transformation to public sector and regulated industries. It overlaps with MetCloud's enterprise cloud migration and managed security offerings but at substantially greater scale.
• Capita (Secure Software and Services): Capita's Secure Software and Services unit delivers managed cloud, cyber and digital workplace services across UK public sector and regulated industries, often competing in the same tender processes as MetCloud for defence and government contracts.
• Rackspace Technology: Rackspace Technology is a global managed cloud services provider across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and private cloud. It is comparable to MetCloud's multi-cloud and managed cloud services offering, but operates at global scale rather than UK-sovereign focus.
• Atos (UK): Atos UK is a large managed services provider with deep public-sector and defence relationships, offering cloud, security and digital workplace services. It overlaps with MetCloud on enterprise cloud, SOC and secure managed services contracts in the UK.

Emerging players

• Bridewell Consulting: Bridewell is a UK-based cyber security consultancy and managed services provider focused on CNI, finance and other regulated sectors. It is a similarly-sized UK challenger with overlapping cyber services and shared customer segments to MetCloud.
• Red Helix: Red Helix is a UK-based cybersecurity services specialist covering managed detection, vulnerability management and GRC advisory. It is a comparable mid-market UK MSSP competing with MetCloud for enterprise and regulated customer security spend.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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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