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A different way forward

Growth capital, designed for you

Growth funding that’s different by design

Businesses deserve a better kind of equity partner. Someone to help them scale, without taking control. To challenge them, without driving them too hard, too fast. That’s why we exist. Having backed over 300 companies across all stages and sectors of the economy, we have the insight and experience to help you pursue growth opportunities, providing flexible funding, fresh thinking and useful introductions.

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Clare Roberts

Kids Planet

£22m invested since 2016.

BGF funding has enabled Kids Planet to expand rapidly - it now operate 44 nurseries across the North of England & Midlands.

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November 2020 / BGF News & Features

BGF backs fast growth e-commerce business

BGF has invested £8 million into Leicestershire/Midlands-headquartered UK Flooring Direct to support...
November 2020 / Investment news

DefiniGEN secures £3.25 million in funding to fast-track...

DefiniGEN – a provider of human cell products and services – has...

From survive to thrive - Funding the growth economy to kickstart an investment-led economy

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A local partner, who knows your region

BGF is a local investor. With 15 offices across the UK and Ireland, we’re close to the companies and teams we support. We’ve also worked to create contemporary spaces for networking, dinners, meetings and more.  Today, investee companies use our office network to host everything from customer events to training days and media launches.

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Investment news

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October 2020 / BGF News & Features

BGF announces multi-million investment in Croom Precision Medical in Limerick

BGF has closed a multi-million euro investment in Croom Precision Medical which is based in Croom in County Limerick. BGF…
September 2020 / BGF News

BGF to become cornerstone investor in Calnex Solutions’ IPO

BGF has today announced that it is investing in Calnex Solutions plc, an established provider of test and measurement solutions…
October 2020 / BGF News & Features

Lumenisity receives a major investment from a consortium of investors

Lumenisity® Limited, which has developed ground-breaking fibre optic and cabling technology, has closed a £7.5 million funding round from a…

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Industry recognition

    • Insider Dealmakers Award 2019
    • WINNER Deal of the Year; North West
    • WINNER Dealmaker of the Year; Midlands
    • HIGHLY COMMENDED Emerging Dealmaker of the Year; Midlands
    • WINNER Private Equity /Venture Capital Deal of the Year; Northern Ireland
    • Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2019
    • WINNER Outstanding Contribution to Entrepreneurship Award
    • Thames Valley Deals Awards 2019
    • WINNER Small deal of the year