Edinburgh-based Quorum Cyber said it has acquired Difenda, a Canada-based Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security, further cementing Quorum Cyber’s position in Microsoft Security services.
“The acquisition of Difenda enables Quorum Cyber to continue expanding its ability to defend organisations in an unpredictable and hostile digital landscape, driving greater value to its expanding customer base across diverse industries,” said Quorum Cyber.
“Since 2008, Difenda has grown to over 80 employees and serves a diverse range of customers across the manufacturing, financial services, energy, retail, technology, and healthcare industries.
“A Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security, the company has a growing customer base in the United States and Canada, with offices in Oakville, Ontario, and Goodyear, Arizona.
“With Difenda’s strong foothold in the North American market, today’s acquisition aligns with Quorum Cyber’s strategic objective to accelerate its global expansion and scale meaningfully into new regions. Simultaneously, joining Quorum Cyber will enable Difenda to deliver more value, new and enhanced services, and more Microsoft innovations for customers.”
Federico Charosky, CEO and Founder of Quorum Cyber, said: “I am thrilled to announce our acquisition of Difenda. Many things attracted us to Difenda, but what stood out were our shared objectives and values, and the fundamental integrity of both teams. Both businesses truly believe in helping organisations thrive in an increasingly unpredictable and hostile digital landscape. This deal is the very definition of being stronger together.”
Difenda founder and CEO Manoj Arora said: “For the past decade, Difenda has delivered top-tier cybersecurity outcomes across North America, supported by our Microsoft partnership.
“As we continue to expand our reach and enhance our offerings, we sought a strategic partner who shared our vision and values — one who could help us scale our capabilities and continue to deliver exceptional results. In Quorum Cyber, we found that perfect partner. This acquisition marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Difenda.”
The acquisition news follows Quorum Cyber’s significant investment from Boston-based private equity firm, Charlesbank Capital Partners, earlier this year. Charlesbank’s investment, support from existing investment partner, Livingbridge, and the addition of Difenda “arms Quorum Cyber with the firepower to take the business to new heights,” said the Edinburgh firm.
“Difenda’s North American footprint and strong customer relationships across a wide array of industries will bolster Quorum Cyber as it scales meaningfully and expands into new markets,” said Darren Battistoni, Managing Director of Charlesbank Capital Partners.
“Today’s investment speaks to the immense opportunity we saw for growth when we partnered with Quorum Cyber earlier this year, and we are thrilled to see our vision for this company advanced with this important acquisition.”