What Exponential-e does

Exponential-e is a UK-headquartered managed communications and IT services provider founded in 2002, employing 501-1,000 staff and serving more than 3,000 customers across enterprise and public sector verticals. The company's core differentiator is a self-owned, business-only UK network built on Layer 2 VPLS technology with more than 190 Points of Presence, over 35,000 on-net postcodes in London, and reach extending to over 90% of UK businesses. On this network foundation it layers an integrated portfolio spanning SD-WAN and WAN connectivity, hyperconverged private and public cloud (Microsoft Azure, VMware, Citrix), cyber security (SASE, managed CSOC, SIEM, ransomware defence, IDaaS, penetration testing), unified communications (Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, Cisco Webex, SIP Trunking), Contact Centre as a Service via Five9, managed IT services, and an emerging Data & AI line headlined by AI Horsepower Sovereign AI Platforms.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring managed services subscriptions and multi-year contracts across connectivity, cloud, security, and communications, supplemented by professional services for digital transformation and migration projects. The customer base is heavily weighted towards UK central and local government, NHS and healthcare, media and broadcasting, retail and hospitality, finance, and education - with named logos including Lincolnshire County Council, Havant Borough Council, NHS England, Peninsula Pathology Network, Channel 4, AMC Networks, Costa Coffee, and Middlesex University. Distribution is anchored on direct enterprise field sales, supplemented by a partner programme (expo-e.uk) and Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework procurement for public sector contracts.

The Exponential-e Group also operates Vysiion as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on edge-to-core technology services for critical national infrastructure. The company is privately held (Exponential-e Ltd., Companies House No. 04499567), with founder Lee Wade as CEO and Henry Pepperall as CFO, and is funded from operating cash flow rather than external institutional capital.

Name

Exponential-e

Legal name

Exponential-e Ltd.

Website

https://exponential-e.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Exponential-e is a UK-based managed communications and IT services provider delivering integrated connectivity, cloud, cyber security, unified communications, and managed IT services over its self-owned Layer 2 VPLS network to more than 3,000 enterprise and public sector customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Connectivity & Cloud Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), All Other Telecommunications (51781)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Site Enterprise Connectivity Bundles (Hybrid WAN/MPLS+Internet) (HDAIAFAL), Managed SD‑WAN/SASE Connectivity (Enterprise WAN under Managed Connectivity) (HDAIAGAF), Cloud Connectivity & Interconnect (Cloud On-Ramps, IX, Cross-Connects) (HDAIAFAF), Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ), Network Performance Management & Observability Services (BPAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Managed connectivity services
• Managed cloud services
• Managed cyber security
• Unified communications services
• Enterprise SD-WAN

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Ongoing managed IT, cloud, connectivity, and security services delivered as recurring subscriptions with 24/7 UK-based support.
2. Professional Services: Consultancy and implementation services including digital transformation, migration, and integration projects.
3. Connectivity Services: WAN, SD-WAN, leased lines, business internet, and connectivity services billed on contract terms.
4. Cloud Services: Public cloud, private cloud, colocation, disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), and virtual data centre services.
5. Unified Communications: Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, Cisco Webex, SIP Trunking, and collaboration solutions.
6. Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS): Cloud-native contact centre platforms powered by AI and automation, including Five9 partnership solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Exponential-e provides integrated managed connectivity, cloud, cyber security, unified communications, contact-centre, sovereign AI, and IT services delivered over its self-owned UK Layer 2 VPLS network to enterprise and public sector organisations. The portfolio is structured as an integrated stack combining connectivity (SD-WAN, WAN, HSCN), cloud (private, hybrid, Azure, VMware, IaaS, DRaaS, VDI), security (SASE, Managed CSOC, SIEM, Ransomware Defender), communications (Teams Direct Routing, Cisco Webex, CCaaS via Five9), and managed IT services with 24/7 UK-based support.

Product overview

Exponential-e is a UK-based provider of sovereign cloud, connectivity, communications, and cybersecurity solutions. The company's portfolio is organized as an integrated platform-plus-modules architecture, combining a high-performance, self-owned UK network as the foundation with multiple service layers including: Connectivity Services (SD-WAN, WAN, Secure Connectivity, Managed LAN & Wi-Fi, IoT SIM, Public Cloud Connectivity, Satellite Broadband, HSCN), Cloud Services (Hyperconverged Private Cloud with Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Azure Local, VMware Cloud Services, Public Cloud/Azure Managed Services, Virtual Data Centre/IaaS, Colocation, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery/DRaaS, VDI Solutions), Cyber Security Services (SASE, Ransomware Defender, Managed CSOC, SIEM, Penetration Testing, IDaaS, Endpoint Protection), Unified Communications (Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, Cisco Webex, SIP Trunking), Contact Centre as a Service (Exponential-e & Five9 CCaaS with AI Assessment, Workforce Engagement, AI & Automation), Data & AI (AI Horsepower Sovereign AI Platforms), and IT Services (Managed IT, ITSM as-a-Service). All services are powered by the company's award-winning, privately-owned UK network and backed by 24/7 support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vysiion: Part of the Exponential-e Group, providing edge-to-core technology innovation services.

Products and services

• SD-WAN (Software Defined WAN) High-performance, highly secure software-defined wide area networking services enabling organisations to easily control, scale, and deliver services more quickly across multiple sites.
• WAN (Wide Area Network) UK-wide wide area network services providing internet, WANs, and connectivity across the whole of the UK via the self-owned network with 190+ Points of Presence and 35,000+ on-net postcodes in London.
• Secure Connectivity High-performance enterprise networking foundation providing secure connectivity solutions for organisations.
• HSCN Services Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) compliant connectivity services enabling NHS organisations and health and social care providers to securely share data across sites.
• Hyperconverged Private Cloud Private cloud infrastructure combining storage, computing, and networking with seamless integration capabilities for secure, sovereign workloads.
• Microsoft Azure Managed Services Fully managed Microsoft Azure cloud services leveraging the full capabilities of the Azure ecosystem, delivered as a managed service.
• Virtual Data Centre - IaaS Services Infrastructure-as-a-Service offering providing virtual data centre capabilities to enterprise customers.
• Colocation Hosting Services Seamless access to UK top Tier-3 data centre environments supported by Exponential-e's self-owned network for low-latency colocation.
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) IT resilience service providing continuous data protection and disaster recovery capabilities delivered as a fully managed cloud service.
• VDI Solutions Virtual desktop infrastructure and Desktop-as-a-Service solutions including Citrix Managed Desktops for enterprise workforce delivery.
• Managed Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Managed security operations centre providing real-time threat monitoring, detection, and incident response delivered as a 24/7 service.
• SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Next-generation security solution combining network and security functions into a single cloud-delivered service for secure access.
• Ransomware Defender Next-generation business continuity solution specifically designed to protect against and recover from ransomware attacks.
• Exponential-e & Five9 CCaaS Cloud-native contact centre platform powered by AI and automation combined with Exponential-e's consultancy expertise, delivered with Five9.
• Direct Routing with Microsoft Teams World-class telephony for Microsoft Teams delivered as a fully managed service by Microsoft-certified experts.
• Cisco Webex Enterprise collaboration and video conferencing solutions delivered as part of Exponential-e's unified communications portfolio.
• AI Horsepower - Sovereign AI Platforms Sovereign AI platforms built for secure intelligence at scale, providing private GPU infrastructure for AI workloads with UK data sovereignty.
• Managed IT Services Scalable, secure managed IT services and consultancy backed by 24/7 UK-based expertise including Microsoft 365 consultancy and PC-as-a-Service.
• IT Service Management (ITSM) as-a-Service IT service management solutions delivered as a fully managed cloud service for enterprise IT organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lincolnshire County Council: 200+ sites connected via 5-year SD-WAN contract replacing Public Services Network infrastructure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Five9coreTechnology or IntegrationExponential-e partners with Five9 for Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) solutions, offering cloud-native contact centre platforms powered by AI and automation. The partnership enables Exponential-e to deliver omnichannel routing, AI agent assist, CRM integration, and workforce engagement tools as part of their unified communications portfolio.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationExponential-e operates as a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) delivering Azure managed services, Microsoft 365 consultancy, Teams Direct Routing, and integration with Microsoft technologies including Azure Local and hybrid cloud solutions. The partnership provides certified Microsoft expertise for enterprise customers.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationExponential-e deploys Cisco SD-WAN technology for enterprise and public sector network transformation projects. The partnership was demonstrated through the Lincolnshire County Council contract delivering Cisco SD-WAN across 200+ sites.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationExponential-e offers VMware Cloud Services as part of their hyperconverged private cloud portfolio, enabling secure, scalable, and sovereign cloud hosting solutions built on VMware technology.
• CitrixcoreTechnology or IntegrationExponential-e provides Citrix Managed Desktops as a Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution, offering simplified virtual desktop infrastructure through the Citrix Workspace platform.
• Crown Commercial ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExponential-e procures public sector contracts through the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework, enabling UK government bodies to procure WAN, SD-WAN, and connectivity services through approved framework agreements.
• National Pathology Imaging Co-operativestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerExponential-e serves as the infrastructure provider for the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC), delivering private cloud solutions for pathology imaging data across NHS sites. The partnership supports digital transformation in healthcare with AI integration capabilities.
• VysiioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVysiion, a subsidiary within the Exponential-e Group, celebrates 30 years of edge-to-core innovation. Vysiion provides technology solutions including digital communications platforms for sectors such as water utilities.
• Exponential-e Partner ProgrammecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExponential-e maintains a partner programme (expo-e.uk) enabling channel partners to resell and deliver Exponential-e services to end customers, extending market reach through the partner ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TalkTalk Business: TalkTalk Business delivers wholesale and enterprise connectivity, Ethernet, and SD-WAN services to UK businesses and public sector customers. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Exponential-e on UK enterprise and public sector WAN, typically at lower price points.
• Computacenter: Computacenter is a leading UK and European provider of IT infrastructure, managed services, and workplace technology, partnering with Cisco, Microsoft, and VMware. It is a broad incumbent in UK enterprise IT services, competing with Exponential-e on managed cloud, security, and end-user IT contracts.
• Vodafone Business: Vodafone Business provides enterprise connectivity, SD-WAN, IoT, and managed services to UK and global organisations. It is a broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities within a much wider portfolio, particularly relevant in multi-site enterprise and public sector procurement.
• BT (British Telecom): BT is the largest UK telecoms incumbent, offering a full portfolio of connectivity, SD-WAN, cloud, security, and managed services to enterprise and public sector customers. It is a broad incumbent against which Exponential-e competes on multi-site public sector and enterprise WAN deals, with substantially greater scale.

Direct peers

• ANS Group: ANS Group is a UK managed cloud, connectivity, and security provider serving enterprise and public sector customers. It directly competes in the same SD-WAN, private cloud, and managed services categories, particularly across UK mid-market and public sector deals.
• KCOM: KCOM is a UK regional telecoms and managed services provider with its own fibre network, delivering connectivity, cloud, and managed IT to enterprise and public sector customers. It is a direct peer in carrier-managed enterprise services though more regionally concentrated.
• Daisy Corporate Services: Daisy provides UK-focused managed connectivity, cloud hosting, and unified communications to enterprise and public sector customers. It is a direct peer in multi-site managed WAN, cloud, and UC services, overlapping significantly with Exponential-e's mid-market and enterprise proposition.
• Colt Technology Services: Colt owns and operates a high-performance fibre network across Europe and Asia, delivering SD-WAN, SASE, and managed network services to enterprise and wholesale customers. It is a direct peer in the SD-WAN/SASE and enterprise managed connectivity space, though with broader European reach.
• M247: M247 is a UK-focused managed connectivity, cloud, and security provider operating its own network footprint and serving enterprise and public sector customers. It is the closest direct peer to Exponential-e in terms of integrated SD-WAN, cloud, and managed services delivery to UK organisations.
• Glide (formerly IFB): Glide is a UK-based connectivity and managed services provider operating its own fibre network and serving student accommodation, residential, and business customers. It is a direct peer in UK business connectivity and managed network services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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