By Rockpool Investments · 23rd May 2025
Rockpool Investments is pleased to mark one year since its investment in 2i, a leading provider of test and quality engineering services, with strong progress made against the Year 1 plan set out at the time of investment.
Since Rockpool backed the 2i management team in May 2024, the company has delivered impressive growth both organically and through an initial acquisition, demonstrating the strength of its model and market position.
A key milestone from the past year took place in January, when 2i acquired a complementary software testing business, nFocus. This strategic acquisition significantly increased delivery capability and geography, strengthening 2i’s position as a leading independent testing provider.
The company has strengthened and grown its workforce significantly over the past 12 months. Shortly following Rockpool’s investment, 2i appointed David Cotterell as Chairman, strengthening the board with experienced industry leadership. In March of this year, 2i opened its first office in Coimbatore, India, to expand its offshore delivery capability. The UK-based team has also grown, reflecting business success, and 2i has experienced a 41% increase in headcount, expanding the team to over 400 across the UK and internationally. The recent achievement of securing ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation for the third consecutive year demonstrates the strong company culture and supportive working environment for staff.
2i’s forward-looking approach has motivated the launch of three new AI-driven products and services. This enhanced innovation in quality engineering will provide even better customer outcomes and increase the company’s diverse service offering.
The company has also bolstered its internal capabilities by implementing Oracle NetSuite across the Group to support scalable growth and operations. Alongside this, a new marketing function and strategy have been introduced, including a refreshed website and brand look.
Recently, CEO Dave Kelly was named a Regional Finalist (Scotland) for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, recognising his leadership during a transformative year for the company.
Looking ahead, 2i and Rockpool remain focused on further expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, with a continued emphasis on quality, client outcomes, and innovation in testing.
“We are delighted with the progress 2i has made in the last 12 months and the support from Rockpool has been absolutely fantastic. We firmly believe that we can continue that progress into the next 12 months and beyond and our ambitions for the future remain as bold as ever, with continued growth both organically and through further acquisitions”
-Dave Kelly, CEO of 2i
“2i’s progress in the past 12 months is a testament to the strength of their leadership and the quality of their offering, and gives us huge confidence moving into the next phase of the investment. The acquisition of nFocus reflects the success of our shared ambition to build scale and capability in a market with growing demand for high-quality, independent testing services.”
-Guy Nieuwenhuys, Investment Director at Rockpool Investments