S2S Group secures £500k investment from Bailie Group to propel growth ambitions
S2S Group, May 2025
We are pleased to share that S2S Group has received a £500k injection from investment firm Bailie Group.
To propel our ambitions of being the UK’s No. 1 ITAD (IT Asset Disposal) supplier, Bailie Group has acquired a 25% stake in the business..
This investment will enable us to accelerate our growth ambitions and develop our market share in the defence sector, focusing on key target contracts to expand our portfolio.
Accelerating growth at S2S Group
In recent years, we have gained recognition for our strong commitment to sustainable and secure recycling and reuse of end-of-life IT equipment, supporting clients across the defence, finance and education sectors.
Having experienced significant growth in the last five years, with the acquisition of operations in London and Glasgow in 2023, we now aim to grow our market share in the defence sector, focusing on key target contracts to expand our portfolio of long-term clients.
The investment from Bailie Group, which owns a portfolio of communications agencies and consultancies, will enable us to accelerate our aims of achieving 21% growth this year, taking annual revenue to £5.8m.
Our CEO, Grant Barton, said: “Partnering with Bailie Group is a major milestone for us. Their experience, network, and values align perfectly with our ambitions. With their support, we’re confident we can grow faster, innovate further, and deliver even greater value to our customers.
“After a strong 2024 and a sharpened focus on electronic and remote data‑wiping, particularly in the defence sector, this investment gives us the resources and know‑how to boost our positive impact on data security and create more value for both companies.”
The strategic alliance furthers Bailie Group’s mission to support transformative companies that are making a meaningful impact in their industries. The Group has grown its turnover from £15m to £60m in the last eight years through a series of acquisitions and today employs 450 people across the UK.
Fergus Bailie, CEO of Bailie Group said: “Bailie Group’s mission is to improve lives by sharing knowledge, and this investment marks our first foray into safeguarding information through secure data disposal. S2S are operating in a critical area where security, sustainability and innovation come together, and we’re excited to support their vision for the future.
“Our commitment goes beyond financing; we’re bringing the expertise, energy and strategic guidance the team needs to scale and thrive. We believe S2S has tremendous growth potential, and by combining our strengths I’m confident we can expand their market share and drive their initiatives forward.”
In 2024, we processed a total of 217,329 redundant IT assets – 81% of which were scrapped through recycling and 19% resold, contributing to the circular economy. Building on a legacy of success, we now look forward to continuing to provide our clients with the highest standard of IT asset disposal and data destruction services.