The Company
Envitia is a digital services and software company that solves complex data challenges. With deep expertise from 30+ years of heritage, Envitia combines consultancy, engineering and software to offer end-to-end services from strategic advisory through implementation.
Summary
Envitia, a UK-based data services and software business, with deep roots in geospatial intelligence, partnered with Maven Capital Partners in a 2020 management buyout. Under new leadership, the business has gained significant momentum. This case study explores how strategic investment, a professionalised operating model, and a clear growth plan helped Envitia scale its capabilities, win major contracts, and become recognised for employee experience and wellbeing.
A specialist in complex data and geospatial solutions
Envitia helps organisations solve complex data problems. With a strong heritage in geospatial solutions for defence and national security, the company has evolved to provide broader data solutions across the public sector and critical national infrastructure. Its clients include the Royal Navy, Defence Digital, Natural England and the Pensions Regulator.
“We started as geospatial specialists, but the core skills we built solving those challenges were directly transferable to a much wider range of complex data problems,” says CEO Dom Eade. “Whilst we will always consider ourselves as world class in geospatial data, today, about half our work is not geospatial, which reflects how we've naturally evolved with the needs of our clients.”
A strategic platform for growth
When Maven first backed the management buyout of Envitia in 2020, it was a profitable and respected business with deep domain expertise. The opportunity lay in building on that platform to unlock sustainable, scalable growth.
“From the outset, we saw Envitia as a fantastic business with a strong reputation in the market, but what it needed was the strategic catalyst to unlock its full potential. That’s where we knew Maven could really add value,” says Tom Purkis, Partner at Maven (pictured).
While the business continued to perform steadily, it became clear that additional investment in the senior team and talent was needed to build momentum and take Envitia to the next stage of its evolution.
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Building the foundations for scale
A key early priority was professionalising the business to build on its existing capabilities and people. Post investment, Maven had already invested in strengthening the leadership team and building a more robust organisational structure, and these efforts were accelerated under Dom's leadership. Envitia appointed a seasoned Head of HR, introducing an enhanced career framework and benefits package. It also relaunched its company values and improved internal communications to build a strong culture capable of supporting the drive for growth.
“One of the most impactful changes was bringing in experienced HR leadership,” says Dom. “Improving employee engagement isn't about one silver bullet, it's about doing 50 things well. That includes tangible benefits, but also career progression, values, and how it feels to work here.” These initiatives were a direct outcome of Maven’s active support. “We worked closely with the Envitia team to strengthen the organisational backbone, investing in HR, governance and leadership capability,” says Tom Purkis. “It’s that foundational work that underpins sustainable growth and cultural cohesion.”
These changes delivered tangible results. Staff attrition, a perennial issue for SMEs, fell significantly and in 2025, Envitia was shortlisted by The Times as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work. Headcount has more than doubled since Dom’s arrival and the company is now approaching 100 full time employees as a result of strong revenue growth.
A strategic and supportive investment partner
As well as supporting operational improvements, Maven has also helped Envitia explore future growth opportunities, including a potential buy and build strategy. While organic growth remains the core focus, the business is now in a stronger position to consider bolt-on acquisitions or entry into adjacent markets.
“Maven’s support has been strategic and hands-on in the right way,” says Dom. “They give us the space to lead but challenge us with the right questions. Their experience in M&A and scaling businesses is invaluable as we think about what comes next.” For Maven, this advisory role is a key part of its value add. “It is not just about providing capital but also bringing perspective and wider market expertise,” explains Tom Purkis. “Whether it’s opening up strategic conversations around M&A or helping shape the growth roadmap, our role is to be a sounding board and to provide senior management with support when it is required.”
Dom Eade, CEO at Envitia