Insights

A leading manufacturer and supplier of fire prevention, sprinkler and building infrastructure products, Rapidrop has doubled in size since 2017, and is now set to accelerate its global expansion plans with our support.

The initiative aims to champion female entrepreneurship and promote inclusive investment opportunities across Scotland.

The deal follows Celerity’s acquisition of Chilli IT in May 2024, and takes the combined business turnover to more than £50 million and a team of 94.

The investment supports PMC’s ongoing expansion, providing technology services to over 120 retail and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands around the world.

Learn about the benefits of understanding your value drivers, how to develop an effective value creation plan for your business, and why it’s a central part of our offering.

The group helps shape BGF’s investment strategy in the climate and deep tech sectors, analysing scaling challenges, market trends and opportunities.

Read about the Foundation’s latest pro bono support and skills-based volunteering, plus its latest round of staff grants (awarded to the charities that matter most to our team).

We’ve reinvested in the e-commerce logistics business, following its successful global expansion, alongside mid-market PE firm Palatine, which has made a majority investment.

Following regulatory approvals, OBD will now commence commercial roll-out of its software to the US and UK healthcare sectors, for early diagnosis of dementia.

The pledge includes at least £300m to female-powered scaleup businesses, and comes during a pivotal moment for UK investment.

A provider of embedded scheduling infrastructure, Cronofy will use the funding to enhance its product offering and accelerate international growth.

For companies of all sizes, effective succession planning is crucial. Learn how to carry out the succession planning process and why it’s important for business owners.

We’re proud to be a signatory of the Investing in Women Code. Learn more about the Code and how we’re supporting female entrepreneurship.

What trends are our investors and portfolio companies seeing in the creator economy this year? Read our sector deep-dive to find out.

Growth capital can be a powerful enabler, supporting succession planning and positioning your business for long-term growth.

The infrared sensor startup raised a Series A round, to drive its expansion into the optical communications and sensing markets.

Learn why many entrepreneurs pursue this acquisitive growth strategy, and how to develop one that’s worthy of an investor’s attention.

What’s considered the middle market in PE and is mid-market private equity investment right for your business? Learn more here.

Through collaboration and community engagement, the BGF Foundation is empowering the next generation of business leaders to thrive.

Jonathan Reynolds MP visits the company’s Dukinfield site, to hear about its commitment to job creation in the North West.

Learn about the potential pros and cons of refinancing your business debts, and how it works exactly.