ASK4 - About the company
ASK4 is an acquired company based in Sheffield (United Kingdom), founded in 2000. It operates as a Provider of internet connectivity, smart building tech, and IT solutions. , with last known valuation of £*****. The company has 79 active competitors, including 6 funded and 10 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Quickline, Voneus and Vodafone UK.
Company Details
Provider of internet connectivity, smart building tech, and IT solutions. It also provides wireless internet services to customers in multi-tenant living and working spaces.Provides services to a variety of clients internationally, including purpose-built student accommodation, universities, Co-Living, Build-to-Rent and other multi-tenant properties.
- Website
- www.ask4.com/
- Email ID
- *****@ask4.com
- Registered Address
- DEVONSHIRE GREEN HOUSE,14 FITZWILLIAM STREET,SHEFFIELD,S1 4JL
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2000
Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Last Known Valuation
£***** as on Aug 28, 2012
Investors
Ranked
5th among 79 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£10M - £50M as on Oct 31, 2025
Employee Count
253 as on Sep 30, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by GI Partners (Sep 14, 2023)
Legal entities associated with ASK4
ASK4 is associated with 5 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STREAM TOPCO LIMITED CIN: 9042710 , United Kingdom, Active | May 14, 2014 | £0 - £1M (As on Oct 31, 2025) | - | |
ASK4 SOLUTIONS LIMITED CIN: 5779505 , United Kingdom, Active | Apr 11, 2006 | - | 26 (As on Apr 30, 2018) | |
ASK4 GERMANY LIMITED CIN: 9648336 , United Kingdom, Active | Jun 18, 2015 | - | 2 (As on Oct 31, 2022) | |
ASK4 AUSTRIA LIMITED CIN: 12117903 , United Kingdom, Active | Jul 22, 2019 | £0 - £1M (As on Oct 31, 2020) | 3 (As on Oct 31, 2022) | |
ASK4 LIMITED CIN: 3980594 , United Kingdom, Active | Apr 25, 2000 | £10M - £50M (As on Oct 31, 2025) | 180 (As on Jan 31, 2021) |
ASK4's acquisition details
ASK4 got acquired by GI Partners on Sep 14, 2023.
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ASK4's funding and investors
ASK4 is a funded company. ASK4 has 1 institutional investor and 2 angel investors.
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ASK4's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of ASK4's key team members:
- Andrew Dutton: Founder of ASK4. They serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 1 email address
ASK4's Board of Directors
ASK4's board has 6 active members. Robert Crowther, Andrew Dutton, Richard Davidson, Jonathan Thornhill and Michael Cox are part of team and Simon John is independent board member.Here is the list of ASK4's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
k{pf{qy | Team | - | Current | 2y 8m |
tuhdy{r | Team | - | Current | 8y 4m |
gwasopc | Team | - | Current | 3y 2m |
pfeanec | Team | - | Current | 1y 5m |
dqqsnsb | Team | - | Current | 2y 9m |
vvxbjyu | Team | - | Past | 1y 4m |
id{elbw | Team | - | Past | 6y 6m |
lwmldxv | Team | - | Past | 9y 8m |
mjsjxos | Team | - | Past | 8y 3m |
{t{acjz | Team | - | Past | 8y 8m |
scuhrds | Investor | - | Past | 6y 6m |
Independent board member | - | Current | 9y 0m | |
zvybaci | Independent board member | - | Past | 4y 2m |
cenukad | Independent board member | - | Past | 2y 8m |
zx{bsab | Independent board member | - | Past | 2y 1m |
pzlwgiy | Independent board member | - | Past | 3y 9m |
lxqilsl | Independent board member | - | Past | 9y 1m |
cg{irib | Independent board member | - | Past | 9y 8m |
fjhukys | Independent board member | - | Past | 6y 3m |
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ASK4's employee count trend
ASK4 has 253 employees as of Sep 26. Here is ASK4's employee count trend over the years:
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ASK4's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of ASK4 include Quickline, Voneus and Vodafone UK. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of ASK4, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Quickline 2006, Hessle (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of broadband services for home & business | $14.5M | - | 63/100 |
2nd | Voneus 2011, London (United Kingdom), Series B | Provider of full fibre and wireless broadband connectivity | $152M | 60/100 | |
3rd | Vodafone UK 1982, Newbury (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Provider of fibre broadband internet, calling, and other mobile network services | - | 54/100 | |
4th | GoFibre 2017, Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Series B | Provider of fibre & wireless broadband for homes and businesses | $237M | 51/100 | |
5th | ASK4 2000, Sheffield (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of internet connectivity, smart building tech, and IT solutions | - | 55/100 | |
6th | Glide 1988, Clevedon (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of fiber broadband connectivity services for multiple sectors | - | 49/100 | |
7th | CCS (Cambridge Communication Systems) 2010, India, Series B | Provider of software development services | $33.9M | 45/100 | |
8th | KubeNet 2008, Glasgow (United Kingdom), Late Stage | Provider of internet, cybersecurity, and other services | $2.91M | 40/100 | |
9th | TOTSCo 2022, Leeds (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Provider of residential fixed voice and broadband customers | - | - | 37/100 |
10th | Brillband 2020, Glasgow (United Kingdom), Seed | Provider of residential broadband internet services with customer support options | $1.38M | 36/100 |
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ASK4's Investments and acquisitions
ASK4 has made 1 investments in companies including Utopi. ASK4 has also acquired 3 companies including My Wire and ClearFibre.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 17, 2025 | Acquisition | |||
May 16, 2025 | Acquisition | 2020 | Manchester (United Kingdom) | |
May 04, 2022 | Investments | 2019 | Hamilton (United Kingdom) |
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Reports related to ASK4
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News related to ASK4
Media has covered ASK4 for a total of 2 events in the last 1 year.
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ASK4 Eyes Further Acquisitions to Reach One Million Beds in Europe by 2030Insider Media•Sep 02, 2025•My Wire, ClearFibre, ASK4, Parcel Safe Place
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ASK4 acquires German internet services provider mywire in first Mainland Europe acquisitionInsider Media•Jul 17, 2025•ASK4, My Wire
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ASK4 Acquires Digital Concierge Business Parcel SafePlace to Enhance Parcel Delivery ServicesInsider Media•Jul 01, 2025•ASK4, Parcel Safe Place
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ASK4 Acquires ClearFibre to Boost UK Broadband in Build-to-Rent SectorIspreview•May 16, 2025•ClearFibre, ASK4
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