AeroCloud, the intelligent airport management platform that improves collaboration and operational efficiencies, has announced its strategic move to the “burgeoning tech ecosystem” of Stockport.
The business has taken up larger premises at Stockport’s Highbank House, having previously been based in nearby Macclesfield.
AeroCloud’s cloud-native platform uses predictive artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to answer the complex operational challenges experienced by airports across the globe and the tech-scale up has seen 50% YoY growth of team members, and strong customer growth in Europe, the UK, and North America, respectively, since 2022.
Currently, AeroCloud employs 55 staff and has 47 customers in Europe and North America, including Liverpool John Lennon and Teesside International airports in the UK. Collectively, its technology processes over 200+ million passengers annually.
The move into the new 4,500sqft Stockport HQ “signifies AeroCloud’s continued dedication to the development of the North West into a thriving tech hub to rival those of London, Cambridge and Oxford.”
The business says it will continue innovating and nurturing talent in the region with the support of its recent raise of £10 million in Series A funding, backed in part by Manchester-based Praetura Ventures, which shares the same vision for the North West.
George Richardson, CEO, AeroCloud commented, “Our story is firmly rooted in Macclesfield but our relocation to Stockport as a rising tech hub is a testament to our commitment to drive the region’s emergence as a technology powerhouse. We’re striving to create a hive of tech excellence and expertise in the region by collaborating with local businesses such as Praetura Ventures. We’re committed to growing our team and continuing to hire throughout 2024, in line with our market growth.
“We remain steadfast in our mission to revolutionise the way small to medium-sized airports around the world operate. Proudly serving as true tech disruptors in a $20 billion legacy technology market, our journey so far, is a testament to our David vs Goliath-like determination. We are excited to carry on our story, growing further and continuing to challenge the industry, in our new home in Stockport.”
