CounterSpike - the company crusade to combat drink spiking
Mark Ackred is a serial entrepreneur across FinTech, HealthTech and brand-led consumer ventures, with a background spanning law, technology and finance—and a track record of building brands that challenge the status quo. He is the Co Founder of CounterSpike, a UK safety-tech company created to reduce the impact of drink spiking through practical, scalable tools and education. Mark also holds two world records for playing the highest game of rugby on Mount Everest at 6300m, raising £500k for charity.
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Mark Ackred
CounterSpike - the company crusade to combat drink spiking
CounterSpike is a UK safety-tech company tackling drink spiking with SpikeStik Pro—an innovative, continuous-use testing device that alerts users (and friends) in real time—paired with the CounterSpike Safety App for emergency contacts, live location sharing, checklists, and incident reporting. Together, they create a smarter, connected layer of protection for nights out, venues, and communities. Our ecosystem is strengthened by SpikeStixx, our rapid-detection test strips developed with a King’s Award-winning UK diagnostics lab, plus education and training for venues, schools, and universities. We’re CE certified and scaling internationally with a clear mission: prevention without panic—NO FEAR.
