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Business News Wales
2 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Fast-growing Tech Firm Forms Partnership to Transform Global Enterprise Operations
de Novo Solutions, recently ranked the UK's 8th fastest-growing company by The Sunday Times, has partnered with global supply chain specialists InspireXT. This strategic alliance will allow both companies to offer even more value to their respective clients by combining their award-winning transformation services with deep domain expertise. Both organisations share a track record of rapid growth and significant impact in their respective sectors, driven by innovation, expert teams, and a commitment to delivering measurable business value. This partnership brings together two dynamic leaders ready to accelerate transformation for clients across industries. de Novo Solutions has established itself as a leading digital transformation specialist, delivering Oracle Cloud and ServiceNow implementations across Finance, Procurement, HR and Payroll operations. The company serves a diverse client portfolio including Government departments, multinational private companies, large local authorities and Multi-Academy Trusts. InspireXT brings complementary expertise in connecting commerce to operations, underpinned by a proven methodology for building efficient and agile value chains across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, food & beverage, and retail sectors. Since its launch in 2019, the company has expanded rapidly to 180 employees, with senior leaders drawn from Big 4 professional services firms and Tier 1 system integrators. Headquartered in London, InspireXT maintains a strong global presence with an Americas HQ in Texas and significant operations across India, the Middle East, and Singapore, serving clients across six countries: the UK, Canada, US, India, UAE, and Singapore. Photos © Joel Chant / Mark Sweeny, Founder and Group Chief Executive of de Novo, said: 'We've always believed in working with the best and have been following InspireXT's impressive growth and impact for a while now. Both companies have moved fast and made a difference in our industries and bringing our strengths together feels like a perfect fit.' Kuldeep Thakur, Founder and Managing Director of InspireXT added: 'de Novo has built an impressive reputation for rapid growth and meaningful impact. With our shared values and complementary expertise, we're confident this collaboration will be highly successful. It positions us to deliver exceptional value to both our current clients and those we'll welcome in the future, helping them to move faster, work smarter, and stay ahead in today's competitive market.'
South Wales Argus
23-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
de Novo Solutions founder Mark Sweeny on company's rise
Mark Sweeny, founder and chief executive of de Novo Solutions, recently told the Argus about the company's remarkable rise. Ranked eighth in the Sunday Times 100 Fastest-Growing Companies and crowned Wales's fastest-growing business, de Novo's trajectory is more than just impressive growth. It's a signal that something important is happening in Wales. 'It's a massive achievement,' said Mark. 'Ranking in the top 10 nationally is one thing, but to do so from our base in South Wales shows the strength of the region. There were seven Welsh firms recognised, which proves we're no longer just a footnote in the tech landscape, we're a force with global reach.' Mark credits de Novo's rise to a blend of experience, bold thinking, and a deliberate Welsh foundation. Having previously built and sold a successful tech firm, he used that knowledge to shape de Novo's culture: results-driven, yes, but also about how the business shows up. 'It's the way you conduct yourself that matters,' he said. 'We aim to be positively disruptive. Success here doesn't just help us, it gives Wales a louder voice in the UK tech market.' That voice has been backed by major wins. de Novo's public sector work began with the Office for National Statistics and now includes the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury, and the Ministry of Justice. Recent contracts with Kent and Swansea Councils show the breadth and depth of impact. At its heart, de Novo delivers tailored Industry Cloud Solutions using Oracle and ServiceNow, powerful platforms wrapped in a managed services model focused on long-term value, not just reactive support. Basing the company in Wales was a conscious decision. 'It's in our DNA,' Mark said. 'Being here lets us be a big fish in a small pond, but one with global reach.' Wales also offered access to the Welsh Government's apprenticeship schemes, enabling de Novo to build a sustainable talent pipeline while addressing the UK's wider digital skills crisis. Mark's vision goes further. 'I want Wales to be recognised globally as a tech leader. We've got valleys, so why not our own Silicon Valley?' He points to the existing strengths: semiconductor hubs, AI-ready data centres, and vibrant Fintech startups. While attracting venture capital remains challenging, consistent success will draw investment. 'Wales punches above its weight,' he said. 'It's got talent, ambition, and a collaborative spirit that other regions envy.' de Novo's next chapter includes expanding operations in Chennai, India, boosting capacity and agility for global clients. At home, the company is venturing into Business Process Outsourcing services for areas like payroll, leveraging its cloud-based technology developed in Langstone. Mark sees Welsh tech as more than just infrastructure, it's about people. 'We've got a talent pool that's just waiting for opportunities,' he said. 'But we need to do more to promote those paths. The Welsh Government's apprenticeship schemes are great, but young people often don't even know they exist.' He's passionate about preparing the next generation with real-world skills. Through de Novo's 'New Gen' programme, apprentices and graduates learn not just tech, but personal finance, presentation skills, and leadership. 'We're shaping rounded professionals, ready to thrive,' he said. Events like Wales Tech Week help spark interest, but Mark believes systemic change is needed. 'The school curriculum needs a serious overhaul. We have to teach what's useful in today's economy.' Asked what drives him, Mark didn't hesitate: 'I live by 'go big or go home.' Let the dragon roar.'
Business News Wales
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business News Wales
de Novo Solutions Sponsors Rising Formula 4 Star Daniella Sutton
Digital transformation company de Novo Solutions is sponsoring 16-year-old Daniella Sutton for the 2025 motorsport season. Daniella is the 2024 BRSCC Inaugural Scholarship Champion. She is one of the small but growing 4% of women competing at motorsport's highest levels, and she is also managing Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Daniella discovered her passion for motorsport at six years old through go-karting, earned her motorsports licence, and rapidly ascended the ranks, excelling in the Daniel Ricciardo Championship UK and the Total Karting Zero UK North Championship before clinching the prestigious BRSCC Inaugural Scholarship Championship. Mark Sweeny, Founder and Chief Executive of de Novo Solutions, said: 'When I founded de Novo, it was always a core principle that we would nurture young and aspiring talent, Daniella embodies everything we value: precision, innovation, and the determination to turn challenges into success. Her data-driven approach to racing, her ability to perform under pressure, and her resilience in overcoming personal challenges mirror exactly the kind of mindset we foster within our own team and the cutting-edge digital solutions we deliver to our clients. Following the success of our key strategic partners Oracle and ServiceNow involvement in F1, we're excited to get involved at the grassroots level with someone who has real championship potential.' Daniella added: 'What drew me to de Novo is how closely our values align. They understand that success comes from precision, data-driven decisions, and never giving up – exactly what it takes in motorsport. As someone who's had to overcome challenges and push boundaries in a male-dominated sport, having a sponsor who champions innovation and believes in breaking traditional barriers is incredibly meaningful. I am delighted to be working with de Novo and excited for our partnership to develop.' Founded in 2021, de Novo utilises Oracle Cloud and ServiceNow technologies to deliver value-focused digital transformation services to public and private sector organisations.
Business News Wales
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
de Novo Solutions Ranked Eighth in The Sunday Times 100 Fastest-Growing Companies
Multi-award-winning Welsh digital transformation company de Novo Solutions has been ranked eighth in The Sunday Times 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. The recognition comes just four years after the firm was founded in 2021 by chief executive Mark Sweeny. To secure a place on the league table, companies must be UK-headquartered, privately-owned and have achieved sales of more than £5 million last year, with their three-year compound annual growth rate of used to determine their ranking. Langstone-based de Novo Solutions has established itself as a leading force in digital transformation in both public and private sectors, with a client portfolio that includes central government departments, executive agencies, local authorities, multi-academy trusts and global commercial brands in logistics, telecommunications and infrastructure markets. The company's success is built upon its approach of leveraging market-leading Oracle Cloud and ServiceNow platforms with proprietary technologies including its industry cloud solution 'Odyssea™' for Finance, Procurement, HR and Payroll transformation, plus next-generation managed services 'Value as a Service™ (VaaS™)', and advanced 'Testing as a Service™ (TaaS™)' offerings. Mark Sweeny said: 'We have built something special here – a company that hasn't just grown fast, but has grown sustainably, with our people and our clients genuinely at the heart of everything we do. I honestly could not be prouder of the team – to be included in this league table four years after launch is an incredible achievement and the entire company should feel thrilled. We can take a moment to celebrate a fantastic milestone, and the successes we have achieved so far – and then we continue to look ahead. We have some exciting expansion plans for our service offerings, several significant transformation programmes underway with new clients, and we will continue to focus on delivery excellence across local government and policing, our key market sectors.'
Wales Online
29-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Welsh firms on The Sunday Times list of the UK's fastest-growing private companies
Welsh firms on The Sunday Times list of the UK's fastest-growing private companies The highest ranked firm from Wales is tech consultancy de Novo Solutions De Novo Solutions (Image: Joel Chant ) Newport-based technology consultancy de Novo Solutions is the fastest-growing private company in Wales in the annual Sunday Times 100 league table. The list, which is ranked on average revenue growth rate over the last three years, sees de Novo Solutions in eight place out of 100. It generated £9.8m of sales in the year to May 2025 and achieved a 186.8% average annual growth over the last three years. The business employs 115. Wales experiences big rise in foreign direct investment projects READ MORE: Lawn care provider GreenThumb acquired by Swedish group READ MORE: Just two years after the sale of their previous business, Certus Solutions, to Accenture in 2018, business partners Mark Sweeny, and Tim Warner, returned to the world of technology consulting. A specialist in using Oracle Cloud and ServiceNow software, de Novo has digitised finance, HR and payroll operations for the likes of the Ministry of Justice, ITV and Ofgem. The company opened a new office in India in March. Chief executive Mr Sweeney said: "We have built something special here – a company that hasn't just grown fast, but has grown sustainably, with our people and our clients genuinely at the heart of everything we do. "I honestly could not be prouder of the team – to be included in this league table four years after launch is an incredible achievement and the entire company should feel thrilled. "We can take a moment to celebrate a fantastic milestone, and the successes we have achieved so far – and then we continue to look ahead. We have some exciting expansion plans for our service offerings, several significant transformation programmes under way with new clients, and we will continue to focus on delivery excellence across local government and policing, our key market sectors". Article continues below The research for The Sunday Times 100 found on average that the fastest-growing companies have increased their sales by 111% a year over the last three years to a combined £3.4bn. This figure is up by £500m year-on-year, with the 2024 top 100 fastest growing companies achieving £2.9bn in sales. In total the 100 companies employ 15,300 people, having created 10,500 new jobs in the last three years, with all of them planning further hires in the next 12 months - equating to around 5,300 additional roles. Out of the 100 companies featured in the ranking more than a third (36) are based in London, with the rest spread through-out the UK. This includes 18 in the north west, 12 in the south east, eight in the south west, seven in Wales and six in the west Midlands. Lucie Macloed (Image: Veolara Studio, Mervè Key ) The other Welsh firms making are list are Pembrokeshire-based hair brand, Hair Syrup, with latest revenues of £5m and an average annual growth rate of 167.37% over the last three years. Set up by Lucie Macleod the business is ranked 13th. James Shapland (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) Cardiff-based fast-expanding dog friendly coffee shop venture Coffi Lab, established by entrepreneur James Shapland, is ranked 15th, with latest year end revenues of £6.2m and a growth rate of 156.87%. Coffi Lab now has 11 venues with three more in the pipeline. Cwmbran-based sunscreen applicator venture Solar Buddies is ranked 20th with latest revenues of £7m and a growth rate of 141.01%. Bethania-based mineral water brand Ty Nant is ranked 41st, with latest revenues of £7.7m and a growth rate of 100.67%. Cardiff-based consumer goods brand venture, Brand Hatchers is ranked 63rd with latest revenues of £6.8m and a growth rate of 80.14%. Swansea-based bike and motorcycle lock manufacturer, Litelok is ranked 94th, with latest revenues of £5.2m and a 59.24% growth rate. The overall list is headed by west of Scotland sports apparel venture DFYNE with a growth rate over the last three years of just over 517%. Some 28 of the businesses have female founders or co-founders. They include Ms Macleod of Hair Syrup and Laura Waters and Kelli Aspland of Solar Buddies. Nearly two-thirds of the companies (64) were founded in the last decade. The majority of companies are self-funded. Only 39 of the companies on the list have raised external equity funding since 2011 while approximately half of the companies on the list trade internationally. Jon Yeomans, business editor of The Sunday Times, said:"The Sunday Times 100 is the definitive annual ranking of Britain's fastest-growing private companies and demonstrates the remarkable entrepreneurial spirit thriving across Britain. DFYNE's meteoric rise is a testament to the power of innovation and resilience in the private sector. It's inspiring to see how these businesses are not only achieving phenomenal growth, but also creating thousands of new jobs and opportunities." Mo Syed, Head of Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management UK and Crown Dependencies, said: Article continues below "We are proud to be the lead sponsor of The Sunday Times 100 Fastest Growing Companies once again. This prestigious ranking celebrates the innovation, ambition and resilience of Britain's entrepreneurs – qualities that we at Barclays Private Bank are privileged to support. As these dynamic businesses scale and evolve, we're committed to being the trusted partner for their strategic wealth, investment and succession planning, supporting them at every stage of their personal and business journey." To be included on the list companies have to be registered in the UK and be independent, unquoted and ultimate holding companies. Annualised sales have to exceed £250,000 in the base year and not show a drop from the penultimate to the latest year, in which total sales must exceed £5m.
