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What Partnership Looks Like
in Practice

Behind every acquisition is a founder who built something exceptional. Here's what happens when they partner with Kingsgate — what it means for their businesses, their teams, and their legacy.

IDT

Interactive Data Technology (IDT)

Greater Nottingham, England
With Kingsgate Since 2025 28-Year MSP
Active Partner
The Story

IDT was founded in 1997 and spent nearly three decades building one of Derbyshire's most respected managed IT practices. Under co-founders Luke Draper and James Cartwright, it cultivated a reputation for exceptional customer service and a close-knit, highly skilled team.

The founders wanted a partner who would preserve what they had built, prioritize customer success and provide a platform to continue their team's growth.

"The transition with Kingsgate has been smooth and collaborative, with Arjun and Jamish taking the time to understand the business properly rather than rushing to impose change. As a founder, that approach matters enormously. They have been supportive of myself, James and the wider team, investing in people through training, development and broader operational support. The team can see the opportunities that come from being part of a larger group while retaining the identity and service ethos that made IDT successful.

What I've personally enjoyed most is the openness and professionalism of the Kingsgate team. They are ambitious about growing the group, but they are equally focused on doing it the right way, by backing good businesses and the people behind them. That combination of strategic vision and respect for founders is what ultimately made Kingsgate the right partner for IDT."

— Luke Draper, Co-founder, IDT
Results since Investment
22%
Recurring
Revenue Growth
Increased
Headcount
13%
Service Hours
Saved via AI
Increased
Customer
Satisfaction
The Kingsgate Process

What every founder can expect

Your Legacy, Protected

We keep your brand, your team, and your culture intact. No aggressive centralisation, no forced integration. What made your business great continues to define it.

Collaborative Approach

We work closely with you from first meeting to closing, understanding deeply your service model and recipe for past success. No wasted time, no last-minute surprises.

Fast, Lean Process

Our lean team moves quickly with no slow approvals. Diligence to close in under 90 days, with cash funded up-front.

Your Story, Next

Thinking about your next chapter?

If you've built a great IT business and want to explore what a partnership with Kingsgate could look like, we'd love to start a conversation.

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