Company Updates:
Exciting new growth phase for Glider

It is almost eight years to the day since Glider was first established, and today we are announcing a new exciting phase for the company. Following an intensive process, Glider has selected a new investment partner to accelerate its growth.

Glider was first founded in April 2016 by Nick Hutchinson and Steve Rukuts. Since then it has grown to become an industry-leading provider of digital solutions and BIM consultancy working with some of the UK’s largest construction companies, well-known corporates and public sector organisations.

In 2023, Nick and Steve decided to look for an investment partner to help them realise their future growth ambitions. After meeting a myriad of potential partners, Nick and Steve selected Brighton-based private equity company, Cow Corner.

Cow Corner is a small, privately owned investment business that supports services and software businesses in the UK. They choose to invest in businesses that help other businesses manage their day-to-day operations – which is why Glider was the perfect match.

Nick Hutchinson, CEO of Glider, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This marks the start for the next incredibly exciting growth phase for Glider. The support and investment from Cow Corner will help us to realise our full potential and accelerate our plans. With a shared vision and proven track record, Cow Corner is the perfect partner for us.”

Co-Founder and IT Director, Steve Rukuts, shares Nick’s enthusiasm for this partnership: “The investment and support from Cow Corner is going to be a game-changer for Glider. We’ve built a solid platform of software solutions we believe in, matched with a strong, diverse and expert team of technically minded digital specialists. I’m looking forward to seeing how we can further develop our software platform to make it even better for our clients.”

The significant investment from Cow Corner will help Glider to realise future ambitions and accelerate growth. It will enable further investment into our team, expand our capabilities and fund potential future acquisitions.

As we embark on this new course of growth and innovation, we remain committed to delivering unrivalled support and services to our clients.

The future for Glider is bright and we are looking forward to sharing more of our exciting plans with you very soon!