Fuelling the engine of growth

Growth capital for small and mid-sized businesses

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BGF is the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland. We exist to provide long-term, minority investment and value creation support to growing companies.

Where we specialise

We work with entrepreneurs and management teams across the UK and Ireland to drive strong, sustainable growth:

Early Stage

Backing breakthrough ideas in deep tech and life sciences.

Vikki Jackson-Smith, Founder of J&B Recycling

Private SMEs

Providing long-term, minority capital and expert support to ambitious businesses across the UK and Ireland.

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Quoted

Helping small cap quoted companies to scale.

Partners in growth

Our investment model is purpose-built for SMEs looking to scale-up. We support entrepreneurs throughout the growth journey, taking a truly patient approach to investing. We never take a controlling equity stake, and have experienced teams in every region of the UK and Ireland, with strong links to local and global business communities.

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Unlocking potential

We’re proud to support a large, diverse portfolio of ambitious businesses, covering every sector of the growth economy. Since 2011, we’ve invested over £4.5bn in patient, minority capital, including more than £1bn of follow-on funding. We’ve also provided significant value creation support, specific to the needs of each business. In doing so, we’ve helped hundreds of companies to unlock their growth potential.

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Claudia Harris OBE, CEO at Makers, asking a question at BGF's 2023 Growth Forum

Success stories

“BGF has been a valuable strategic partner, providing far more than just money.”

Tom Dalby, CEO at Blue Light Card
“I would take investment from BGF every day of the week.”

Eamon Donnelly, Co-Founder of Uform
“BGF offered us the perfect combination of patient capital, insight, and support.”

Vikki Jackson-Smith, Founder of J&B Recycling
“BGF’s ability to provide multiple rounds of funding, and flexibility to react to changing market conditions, made them the ideal partner for us.”

Eddie Austin, CEO & Co-Founder of Operam Education

Looking for funding?

We’ve already helped hundreds of ambitious businesses in the UK and Ireland to accelerate their growth. If you’re looking for a minority investment partner that takes the time to understand your business, and can provide long-term, flexible support, please get in touch today.

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