Accord invests in Future Group, delivering end-to-end IT and infrastructure services

Accord invests in Future Group, creating a 90 strong team delivering end-to-end IT and infrastructure services

Today marks an exciting new chapter for Accord and Future Group.

Accord has completed an investment in Future Group, creating a new partnership between two Highland-based businesses with complementary expertise across technology and infrastructure.

Together, the combined team of 90 specialists strengthens the capabilities of both businesses and enables a fully integrated end-to-end IT service – from installing fibre and cabling infrastructure through to configuring networks, deploying technology and supporting entire IT environments.

By combining Accord’s expertise in software development, cyber security and IT support with Future Group’s strengths in structured cabling, networking, civils groundworks and asbestos surveying, the partnership can support projects from the earliest infrastructure stages right through to the systems and services that keep businesses operational.

Both companies will continue to operate under their existing brands while benefiting from closer collaboration and shared expertise.

Speaking about the partnership, James Ross, Accord Managing Director, said:

“We’re delighted to be partnering with Future Group through this investment. Our two businesses bring highly complementary services and a strong alignment in how we work, enabling us to deliver even greater value for our customers. By working more closely as a combined team, we have a real opportunity to build something stronger, support more of our customers’ needs, and play a part in the continued growth of the region’s technology sector.

“We are excited to work with Future Group to build something that supports and strengthens the region’s growing technology sector. We share a similar business culture and vision to grow the business and, together, we look forward to backing their management team as we explore new markets, grow our client base and geographical reach.

“We expect the combined entity to create numerous new long term job opportunities in due course as both companies continue to grow and, with Accord eyeing a number of other investments and acquisitions it’s a really exciting time for the company.”

Fraser Mackenzie, Managing Director of Future Group, added:

“We are pleased to announce this partnership from Accord Business Solutions which we are confident will provide excellent long term growth opportunities for the business and our people.

We have had a number of approaches from would-be investors over the years, but we felt this opportunity – to join Accord and the wider Envoy group of companies, who both share similar culture and values to Future Group – would be too great to miss. It’s the perfect step for us as we continue to grow the business both sectorally and geographically and we look forward to working together going forward.”

Accord is one of Envoy Group’s portfolio of companies across multiple sectors. Led by Founder and CEO, Iain MacGregor, Envoy promotes a servant leadership culture in its companies and specialises in backing founders to build highly entrepreneurial organisations.

Commenting on the newest addition to the group, Iain MacGregor said:

“We are thrilled to bring Future Group into our portfolio and see significant growth opportunities for them and Accord in the coming years.
“With an excellent and ambitious team in place who will now have access to Envoy’s established business support services, which includes expertise in areas including marketing, leadership and finance – as well as exposure to the other 35+ companies in the group – we are excited to have them join us on the next stage of their growth journey.”