Mavin Group

What Mavin Group does

Mavin Group is a privately-held UK information technology services and infrastructure company founded in 2005 and headquartered in London, operating through three wholly-owned subsidiaries (Mavin Capital Limited, Mavin SPS Limited, and Powercube Limited) plus the TrustMavin joint venture with Trustco PLC. The company specialises in the design, manufacture, and support of containerised modular data centres (CMDCs) and critical infrastructure solutions, delivered under the Powercube brand from a manufacturing facility in Neath, Wales using Modern Methods of Construction. Its product portfolio spans the Powercube CMDC (bespoke, ruggedised units with LPS1175 ratings up to SR5 and ballistic protection), the Profusion micro modular data centre (under 10 sqft/1 sqm footprint with up to 30kW density), Mavin Defence solutions (comms pods, command units), and the Edge-Mesh strategy for renewable energy-backed co-location.

Mavin generates revenue through a mix of project-based hardware sales (one-off CMDC deployments and relocations), recurring managed services (multi-vendor support wraps, 365/24x7 help desks, facilities management), subscriptions (Sensorium DCIM, Track-IT asset management, Mavin Procurement Portal), and professional services (IT efficiency programmes, strategic consultancy). Pricing is quote-based with voucher-style and pay-as-you-go support options; the company claims up to 45% reductions in client hardware and software maintenance costs. Go-to-market is predominantly referral, repeat, and event-driven with limited outbound sales motion, leveraging multiple UK government procurement frameworks (Crown Commercial Service RM6347/RM6100/TePAS, G-Cloud 13, NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions), the Mavin Agent referral channel, and the TrustMavin joint venture for NHS access.

The company serves a diversified but UK-centric customer base across central and local government, defence (MOD, GCHQ, Babcock, West Mercia Police, Essex Police), NHS trusts, rail and transport (TfL, GCRE, London City Airport), financial services (Barclays, Avios), telecommunications (Vodafone, Gamma), and other enterprises. With 11-50 employees and no disclosed external funding, Mavin has grown organically over 20+ years, supported by industry recognition including the 2014 Datacentre Dynamics Innovation Award and the 2024 International Business Magazine 'Best Data Centre Provider UK' award.

Name

Mavin Group

Legal name

Mavin Group

Website

https://mavin.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mavin Group is a UK private IT services and containerised modular data centre provider serving public sector, defence, and enterprise clients. It designs, manufactures, and supports bespoke Powercube CMDCs, micro data centres, managed IT services, and DCIM software from facilities in London and Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Data Centre Infrastructure

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular & Prefabricated Data Centers (HDABACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Edge Data Center Micro-Modular Systems (Prefabricated/Micro DCs) (HDABAOAA), Prefabricated/Modular Data Center Infrastructure (Skids, PODs) (HDABAKAK), Edge Colocation & Micro Data Centers (HDABACAI), Edge & Micro Data Center Server Systems (HDACABAJ), Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

Keywords

• Modular data centres
• Critical infrastructure solutions
• Containerised data centres
• Enterprise IT services
• Edge computing infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Containerised Data Centre Solutions: Design, build and maintain custom scalable modular data centres and critical infrastructure solutions. 100% bespoke, end-to-end turnkey solutions including environmental preparation, power presentation, module fabrication, project management and support wrap services.
2. Enterprise IT Services: Multi-vendor support/maintenance wraps, proactive managed services, SLA matched support. 365/24x7 client orientated Help Desks. Covers desktop to datacentre services.
3. Facilities Management: Ongoing facilities management services for deployed data centre solutions and critical infrastructure.
4. IT Efficiency Programmes: Consultancy orientated IT efficiency programmes providing direction and guidance on ICT infrastructure improvements and cost optimisation.
5. DCIM and Asset Management Solutions: Sensorium datacentre management and Track-IT asset management platforms with ongoing support and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mavin Group designs, manufactures and deploys bespoke British-built containerised modular data centres (Powercube CMDC) and micro modular data centres (Profusion), complemented by enterprise IT services including multi-vendor support, managed services, datacentre relocation, facilities management and IT efficiency consultancy. Solutions serve UK public sector, defence, NHS, rail/transport, and private enterprise customers, with hardware manufactured off-site at the Neath facility using Modern Methods of Construction.

Product overview

Mavin Group is an IT services and data centre solutions provider offering a portfolio of containerised modular data centre products and enterprise IT services. The core product line includes Powercube Containerised Modular Data Centres (CMDCs) and Profusion Micro Modular Data Centres for various scale requirements, complemented by specialist Defence solutions (Mavin Defence). Additional offerings include Edge-Mesh sustainable co-location, Edge Data Centres, Critical Infrastructure Solutions (SERs, TMRs, ESRs, CERs), and Enterprise IT Services. Supporting modules include Sensorium (DCIM), Track-IT (asset management), Mavin Procurement Portal, Catalogic Software, Mavin Mobile, ITSM Value services, and Mavin Strategic Consultancy. The TrustMavin sub-brand targets NHS sector via compliant frameworks. The company operates on a modular, solution-focused model where products can be deployed individually or integrated for end-to-end client requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Powercube: Award-winning containerised modular data centres, critical infrastructure solutions, and modular buildings for defence, transport, and enterprise sectors.
• TrustMavin
• Sensorium
• Track-IT
• Mavin Procurement Portal (MPP)
• Profusion
• Edge-Mesh
• Mavin Defence

Products and services

• Powercube Containerised Modular Data Centres (CMDC) Award-winning, 100% bespoke, British designed and built custom scalable containerised modular data centre solution for public sector, defence, healthcare, rail and private enterprise customers. Features optional ruggedised technology with LPS1175 ratings up to SR5 and various ballistic protection standards, with 'pay-as-you-go' plug-and-play deployment capability. Can comply with Uptime Institute and TIA certifications.
• Profusion Micro Modular Data Centre Self-contained, precision-cooled, high-density, plug-and-play-ready micro modular data centre that replicates the cooling, power, and security capabilities of a traditional data centre on a much smaller footprint (less than 10sqft/1sqm). Features an integrated redundant cooling system (2N, N+1 and N configuration options) with variable densities up to 30kW and 2N redundancy, designed for enterprise customers needing high-density compute in constrained spaces.
• Mavin Defence Ruggedised, highly-efficient, liquid-cooled Containerised Modular DataCentres, Bespoke Comms Pods, Command Units and Special Container Solutions for Defence and security sector customers. Features remote deployment worldwide capability for mission-critical operations.
• Edge Data Centres and Colocation Edge data centre and colocation solutions that enable companies to have their data reach further, faster and more efficiently. Targets organisations requiring distributed compute closer to data sources or end users.
• Edge-Mesh Sustainable capacity strategy enabling renewable energy-backed co-location and compute-on-demand development sites, providing organisations with the flexibility to scale sustainably and efficiently.
• Critical Infrastructure Solutions Containerised critical infrastructure solutions for rail, transport and other sectors, including Signal Equipment Rooms (SERs), Train Movement Rooms (TMRs), Electric Switch Rooms (ESRs), and Communications Equipment Rooms (CERs). Built off-site using Modern Methods of Construction.
• Datacentre Relocation Professional datacentre relocation services for moving critical IT infrastructure for organisations transitioning data centre facilities.
• Enterprise IT Services Proactive, collaborative managed services and SLA-matched multi-vendor support and maintenance wraps, with dedicated 365/24x7 client-orientated Help Desks covering desktop to datacentre services. Includes residency services, voucher-based support, and orphan system management for enterprise customers.
• IT Efficiency Programmes Consultancy-orientated IT efficiency programmes providing direction and independent reviews of ICT infrastructure to identify cost savings and operational efficiency improvements for enterprise customers.
• Enterprise Technology Scalable and flexible high-performance enterprise technologies delivered through vendor-neutral accredited partnerships with major providers including NetApp, HPE, Cisco, Nutanix, Dell EMC, Microsoft, VMware, Oracle, Veeam, IBM, Lenovo, Citrix, and Eaton, tailored to large enterprise demands.
• Facilities Management Comprehensive facilities management services for data centre and critical infrastructure environments, supporting deployed Powercube solutions and other customer infrastructure.
• Mavin Strategic Consultancy Strategic consultancy delivering independent thinking, trusted advice, and unbiased guidance built on experience, supporting enterprise customers in their IT and infrastructure strategies.
• TrustMavin Collaboration between Trustco PLC and Mavin Powercube offering NHS and public sector access to enterprise IT solutions including hybrid cloud technology and custom modular data centres through NHS-orientated compliant frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 45% reduction in hardware & software maintenance costs per annum
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Transport for London (TfL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Joint TfL and Powercube team developed innovative Signal Equipment Room (SER) solution as part of TIES Living Lab. Project demonstrates modern methods of construction delivering value-adding advantages.
• TIES Living LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransformative collaboration focusing on 10 infrastructure, data research and digital demonstrator projects. Mavin Powercube is a strategic partner delivering innovative solutions including Signal Equipment Rooms (SER) for the transport infrastructure sector. Project has deployed at TUCA for Transport for London.
• Trustco PLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrustMavin joint venture enables delivery of enterprise IT solutions and containerised modular data centres to NHS and wider public sector via NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework and Crown Commercial frameworks.
• Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-unit combined CMDC, Signal Equipment Room (SER) and Access and Staging Unit being built at GCRE's 700-hectare rail innovation site in South Wales. Pre-built off-site in Neath, Wales.
• GammasupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Mavin Mobile business grade mobile service. Gamma is one of the UK's largest providers of fixed voice services and applications, providing the network backbone for Mavin Mobile services.
• Wings for LifeminorOthersMavin Powercube is a sponsor of Darren Edwards' South Pole Challenge 2024, raising funds for Wings for Life - a non-profit research foundation with goal of curing Spinal Cord Injury.
• Now on EarthminorOthersMavin Powercube is a founding partner of Now on Earth Youth Adventure Grant, supporting young adults aged 18-24 undertaking adventurous expeditions. Team members actively participate in fundraising challenges.
• St Helena Cricket TeamminorOthersMavin Powercube sponsors the St Helena Island Cricket Team, one of the most remote locations in the world.
• Technology Partners (NetApp, HPE, HP, Cisco, Nutanix, Dell EMC, Microsoft, VMWare, Oracle, Veeam, IBM, Lenovo, Citrix, Eaton)supportingTechnology or IntegrationVendor-neutral relationships with worldwide recognisable best of breed technology partners. Accredited partners providing enterprise technology solutions to clients.
• EcologiminorOthersTrees planted on behalf of the planet via Ecologi, supporting environmental sustainability initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rittal: Manufactures modular IT infrastructure including containerised data centres, edge DC solutions, and IT enclosures. Directly comparable to Powercube's containerised and modular data centre products, particularly for industrial and edge use cases.
• Iceotope Technologies: Specialises in precision liquid-cooled, micro-modular data centre systems targeting edge and high-density AI/HPC workloads. Closest direct peer to Mavin's Profusion micro modular DC and liquid-cooled defence offerings, focused on compact, high-density footprints.
• Nlyte Software: DCIM and asset management software vendor for data centres of all sizes. Direct software peer to Mavin's Sensorium DCIM and Track-IT asset management platforms, selling into the same enterprise and colocation buyer base.

Emerging players

• Submer: Provider of immersion and single-phase liquid cooling for hyperscale and edge data centres, with modular and micro-DC form factors. Comparable to Mavin's Profusion micro modular and Edge-Mesh strategies in the high-density, sustainable cooling niche.
• Asperitas: Dutch immersion cooling technology vendor targeting edge and sustainable data centre use cases. Comparable to Mavin's Edge-Mesh sustainability proposition and liquid-cooled/high-density modular approach, albeit with a different cooling modality.
• Zella DC: Australian-origin micro data centre vendor offering ruggedised, edge-ready, compact modular DCs. Directly comparable to Mavin's Profusion micro modular data centre in targeting harsh environment, edge, and remote deployment scenarios.

Broad incumbents

• Vertiv: Global leader in critical digital infrastructure, offering prefabricated modular data centres, power, cooling, and IT management solutions. Directly comparable to Mavin's Powercube CMDC and Sensorium DCIM offerings, but at vastly greater scale across enterprise, colocation, and edge markets.
• EdgeConneX: Global edge data centre operator with hundreds of facilities worldwide; offers modular build capability and edge colocation. Comparable to Mavin's Edge-Mesh and edge colocation strategy, though at much larger scale and with hyperscaler-aligned customer base.
• Schneider Electric: Provides prefabricated data centre modules, EcoStruxure DCIM, and integrated critical infrastructure. Competes with Mavin across modular builds, edge micro data centres, and DCIM software; broader portfolio across energy management and industrial automation.
• Eaton: Offers modular data centre infrastructure, UPS, rack, and power management solutions targeting enterprise and edge deployments. Overlaps with Mavin's Powercube power-and-cooling focus and Track-IT asset management proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/mavinpowercube

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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