Fuelling growth, unlocking value
For entrepreneurial businesses across the UK & Ireland
Growth Stage
Patient, minority capital and support for SMEs with ambitious growth plans
From university spinouts to some of the world’s best-known brands, we’re proud to support a large, diverse portfolio of ambitious businesses, across every region of the UK and Ireland. We work closely with founders and management teams, to help them unlock value and drive strong, sustainable growth in their companies.
Partners in growth
Our investment model is purpose-built for growing companies: we never take a controlling equity stake, we believe in a patient approach to investing, and we offer our portfolio access to extensive networks and resources throughout their growth journeys, including follow-on funding for new opportunities.
Value beyond investment
We have over a decade’s experience working with growing companies. As well as investment, our team can offer expertise across a wide range of growth strategies and ongoing support, specific to the needs of each business.
Impact in numbers
BGF was set up in 2011, to address the SME funding gap. Since then, we’ve deployed more than £4.5bn of growth capital and helped over 600 ambitious businesses to scale-up, supporting more than 280 of them through to exit.
Success stories
Join our portfolio
Looking for a minority partner that can provide patient, flexible funding and expert support for your growth plans? See if you meet our investment criteria and get in touch with our team today.