From investor prep to post-deal growth—lessons in trust,timing, and scaling smart.

Adam de Courcy Ling is the Executive Chairman at BlackdotSolutions - the UK technology company behind Videris, the most powerful investigations software for fighting serious, organised and economic crimes.

An experienced software sector investor and director, Adam was an investor and director in fintech software vendor Multifonds, sold in 2015 to Temenos AG, and lead investor and director at an artificial intelligence vendor, Expertmaker, sold in 2016 to eBay Inc.

Tune into this episode to hear Adam and John dive into thestory behind Blackdot’s recent £4.7M Series A fundraise—led by Maven Capital Partners with support and co-investment by ScaleUp Group. They discuss the realities of navigating a complex investment journey, the importance of thorough preparation, strong advisory guidance, and managing due diligence with precision.

The conversation highlights the benefits of involving multiple funds to validate valuation and market appetite, the critical role of building trust with global investors, and the need for transparency post-investment. Adam also shares how the raised funds are being used to scale Blackdot’s engineering capabilities, boost sales, and support international growth.