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Skipton-based Syphan has developed high performance network security appliances that run ten times faster than the usual bandwidth. The company’s software also offers enhanced anti-virus protection.

Syphan was founded in 2006 by Pravin Mirchandani and Joe Robertson. Mirchandani is the CEO while Robertson is company secretary.

Funding for the deal was provided by the YFM’s group Yorkshire & Humber Equity Fund.

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