Maven Capital Partners has completed a £15 million investment in digital investigations specialist Chorus Intelligence, backing the fast-growing software firm as it expands its AI-powered platform and accelerates international growth.
The deal, led by Maven’s UK Regional Buyout Fund II, will support the next phase of development for Chorus, whose technology is increasingly used by law enforcement agencies, government bodies and corporate organisations to investigate complex digital crime.
Founded in 2011, Chorus has spent more than a decade developing specialist software that helps investigators analyse large volumes of digital information. Its tools are designed to connect multiple data sources, uncover relationships between suspects and criminal networks, and streamline the investigation process in an era where digital evidence has become central to modern policing and corporate security.
Central to the company’s growth strategy is its Chorus Intelligence Suite (CIS), a next-generation platform that allows multiple investigators to collaborate while analysing complex datasets. The system automates the processing of structured and unstructured information, enabling users to connect disparate data points, identify patterns more quickly and generate stronger evidential outputs.
The platform has gained traction in both the UK and US markets, where law enforcement and security organisations are increasingly seeking advanced analytical tools to combat the rise in digital crime.
According to the company, CIS delivers measurable efficiency gains for its clients by significantly reducing the time required to process large datasets and uncover connections between individuals, events and digital evidence.
The £15 million investment will allow Chorus to further enhance the technology behind the platform, including expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities and integrating additional automation features designed to improve investigative efficiency. The funding will also support the company’s international expansion plans and potential acquisitions as it seeks to consolidate a fragmented market for digital investigation tools.
Tom Purkis, (pictured) partner at Maven Capital Partners, said the investment reflected strong demand for digital intelligence tools across the security and law enforcement sectors.
“Chorus is a fast-growing business operating in a market experiencing strong structural growth,” he said. “Digital intelligence is becoming an essential component of modern investigations.
“The company has invested heavily in technology and its next-generation platform is already delivering measurable efficiency gains and return on investment for customers in both the UK and US. We are delighted to support the team as they continue to scale the business and expand its international presence.”
Boyd Mulvey, founder and executive chairman of Chorus Intelligence, said the investment marks a significant milestone for the company as it prepares to accelerate product development and global expansion.
“The entire Chorus team are delighted to welcome Maven,” he said. “This investment marks an important step in our journey as we enter the next phase of growth.
“The expertise Maven brings in scaling high-growth technology companies will be invaluable as we accelerate our AI product roadmap, expand our global footprint and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers.”
The deal also reflects broader trends across the security and intelligence sector, where increasing volumes of digital data and the growing sophistication of cyber and organised crime are driving demand for advanced investigative technology.
Maven Capital Partners is one of the UK’s most active private equity investors, typically investing between £10 million and £20 million in high-growth businesses. Its buyout team has completed 38 platform acquisitions and 26 exits to date, delivering an average return of around three times the original investment.
With digital crime continuing to rise and investigative workloads becoming increasingly complex, the market for AI-powered investigative platforms is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Maven’s backing positions Chorus Intelligence to scale its technology and compete globally in a sector where data analysis and digital evidence are rapidly becoming the backbone of modern investigations.
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