# Adrian Butt

> Adrian Butt is the founder and CEO of DataScope Systems, a Chester-based construction technology business that developed from site hardware into software for workforce management, logistics and planning. He specialises in research and development, helped drive DataTouch, and has focused on collaborative planning. DataScope secured BGF investment in September 2024 to support product development and international expansion.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at DataScope Systems
- **Organizations:** DataScope Systems, DataScope Topco Limited
- **Nationality:** British
- **Known for:** Founded and continues to lead DataScope Systems., Helped drive development of the DataTouch daily activity coordination system., Led DataScope into its September 2024 BGF investment partnership.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Founded DataScope; its early business supplied construction site hardware. Public accounts differ on the precise founding year.
- **2023** — Participated in a DataScope customer luncheon at the Palace of Westminster, hosted following an invitation from MP Mark Tami.
- **2024** — Presented DataScope’s strategic direction with Richard Bailey and demonstrated software in the Chester lab during DataScope Day.
- **2024** — DataScope secured a multi-million-pound BGF investment; Geoffrey Finlay joined as non-executive chair.
- **2025** — Reported 13% growth in live sites, 20% growth in software revenues and 2.8 million delivery bookings in his year-end company review.

## Achievements

- Founded and continues to lead DataScope Systems.
- Helped drive development of the DataTouch daily activity coordination system.
- Led DataScope into its September 2024 BGF investment partnership.
- DataScope reported live projects in 25 countries across five continents at the time of the 2024 investment.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — An October 7 press release about DataScope’s Mission Zero integration quoted Butt on incorporating operator verification into delivery booking.
- **2026-07** — DataScope appointed Sarah Beesley as Head of Product to lead the next phase of its product strategy.
- **2025-12** — In his year-end review, Butt reported 20% software revenue growth and 2.8 million delivery management bookings during 2025.

## Links

- Website: https://www.datascopesystems.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-butt-99740a19/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21