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BB7

Fire safety and security consultancy

Company overview

BB7, founded in 2009 by Ben Bradford, has eight offices nationwide and employees over 60 expert advisors.

The business offers three core client services, fire engineering (fire strategies to the commercial-build market), fire risk management (compliance-driven risk assessments on existing buildings) and security consultancy (risk mitigation advisory services).

Website
bbseven.com

Having BGF on board as our equity partner for the next step of our journey is a real vote of confidence in our strategy and exciting plans for the future.

Ben Bradford, CEO

Company information

Head office
  • Kent
CEO
  • Ben Bradford
Chair
  • John Horgan
BGF office
BGF team
Investment date
  • Apr 2019
Total BGF investment
  • £6 million

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