2 December 2025
Translink Corporate Finance™ in Sweden acted as the financial and strategic advisor to Eye World on its acquisition of SafeWeb, a UK-based cybersecurity SaaS company.
Eye World acquires SafeWeb, continuing its growth journey
Eye World continues its growth journey through the acquisition of SafeWeb, a British SaaS company specialised in cybersecurity. The acquisition represents a significant addition to Eye World’s product portfolio, customer base, and geographical footprint, while also creating strong synergies and growth opportunities going forward.
Fast-growing UK-based SaaS company, SafeWeb, joins Eye World
SafeWeb, launched in 2024, is a fast-growing UK-based SaaS company focused on cybersecurity with strong profit margins. SafeWeb operates across several geographic markets with an established customer base of more than 40,000 B2B clients spanning multiple industries.
Eye World strengthens its cybersecurity capability with SafeWeb acquisition
Eye World was founded in 2015 and is one of Northern Europe’s leading and fastest-growing providers of SaaS solutions within cybersecurity. Eye World delivers innovative business solutions in IT security, privacy protection, and advanced AI-based data solutions. The company is headquartered in Sweden and primarily targets the B2B market within the banking, insurance, telecommunications, and hosting sectors across Europe.
Comments from Eye World
Mattias Kaneteg, Senior Advisor at Eye World, says, “The acquisition of SafeWeb marks an important step in our strategy to expand within cybersecurity and strengthen our offering to both individuals and businesses. Having completed more than 25 acquisitions together with Miss Group and a previous acquisition with Eye World, I have gained a clear understanding of Translink’s competence to successfully manage transactions of this kind, from strategic advisory to project management and market insight. I look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with Fredrik and the Translink team going forward”.
Comments from Translink Corporate Finance
Fredrik Ullberg, Partner at TranslinkCF Sweden, says, “We are very proud to have been entrusted to act as advisor to Eye World in its acquisition of SafeWeb.
“This marks the second transaction we have completed together with Eye World, and we look forward to following the joint journey of the companies and their continued success”.
Kevin Davies, Partner at Translink Corporate Finance UK, said: “We are delighted to have played a role in this landmark acquisition for Eye World, it represents a significant milestone in its growth journey, developing market position and accelerating its global ambitions.
“This deal also perfectly showcases Translink’s seamless cross-border collaboration and our ability to deliver specialist sector expertise to our clients on an international basis.”
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Translink Corporate Finance Sweden is a trusted M&A advisor recognised for its commitment, accessibility, and ability to create real value for clients. We work primarily with owner-managed businesses and private equity firms, providing expert advisory services in acquisitions, mergers, and divestments across more than 30 markets.
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