Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage
Geographical Focus
United Kingdom, Ireland
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
- Real Estate
- Telecommunications
- Media
- Education
- Agriculture
- Industrial
- Business Services
- Construction
- Leisure
- Transport
Investment Size:
3,000,000 to 30,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2011
BGF is a prominent growth capital investor in the UK and Ireland, established in 2011 to address the funding gap for small and mid-sized enterprises. The firm offers long-term, minority equity investments, focusing on providing patient capital to businesses aiming for sustainable growth. BGF operates from a network of 15 offices across the UK and Ireland, enabling it to support companies nationwide.
BGF's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrials. The firm invests in companies at various stages of development, from early-stage startups to established businesses seeking expansion capital. BGF's approach is characterized by its commitment to minority, non-controlling equity stakes, allowing management teams to retain control while benefiting from BGF's expertise and resources.
Since its inception, BGF has invested over £4.5 billion in more than 600 companies, completing over 280 exits. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Hydrock, a sustainable engineering firm; Kids Planet, a nursery group; and Amdaris, a software development company. BGF's dedication to supporting good growth is reflected in its certification as a UK B Corp and its membership in the Diversity VC Standard, demonstrating its commitment to responsible and inclusive investment practices.
Requirements
- Established businesses with a proven track record
- Strong management teams
- Scalable business models
- Potential for sustainable growth
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- Hydrock
- Kids Planet
- Amdaris
- St Pierre Groupe
- J&B Recycling
- Uform
- Gousto
- Blue Light Card
- Operam Education
- HeleCloud
- Bayfields Opticians
- Bramble Energy
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