Manta Cyber Systems duo revel in Great British Entrepreneur Awards win

Manta Cyber Systems co-founders Ian Golden and Christian Crompton-Howes have won the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the East of England at the 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

The Technology Entrepreneur of the Year category recognises individuals “who harness the power of cutting-edge technology to build businesses that push boundaries, disrupt industries, and revolutionise the way we live and work”.

Manta Cyber, a Cambridge-based start-up and part of Accelerate Cambridge at the Cambridge Judge Business School, has been recognised for its work in digital forensics and evidence security.

Ian Golden, co-founder and CEO of Manta Cyber Systems, said: “This is a proud moment for our team and a great opportunity to come together and celebrate as we stay focused on completing the next phase of development to protect the integrity of digital evidence.

“We’re sincerely grateful to the award organisers, sponsors, and the incredible entrepreneurial community that inspires us every day.”

Conrad Ford, chief product officer at Allica Bank, said: “It’s great to see some of the innovation taking place within SMEs across the country, and the appetite for growth that’s there, despite a challenging environment.

“These businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, it’s important we give them the support they deserve, and take a moment to pause and celebrate them! We’re proud to be supporting the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Congratulations to all the winners.”

The awards ceremony, held on 18 November, took place at London’s Grosvenor House.