VEHICLE security consultant Securinet has attracted £180,000 worth of backing from recently floated windscreens company Silver Shield. Silver Shield has subscribed for a one third interest in Securinet Marketry and taken an option to increase this stake to 50%.

The investment is Silver Shield's first acquisition since it joined the stock market in March and reflects the company's expressed objectives of expanding its range of services to the fleet and insurance industries. Securinet will use the new money to further develop its rapidly expanding vehicle security business.