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Duncan and Todd

Independent chain of opticians

Company overview

Duncan and Todd owns and operates a chain of opticians in Scotland, with shops stretching from Fife to the Highlands.

With over 40 years' experience, Duncan and Todd manufactures it own lenses at its laboratory in North East Scotland.

Website
duncanandtodd.com

With BGF’s support we made significant progress over the past five years and reached a pivotal point in our growth journey.

Frances Russell​, CEO

Company information

Head office
  • Aberdeen
CEO
  • Frances Rus
Chair
  • Bob Brannan
BGF office
BGF team
Invested since
  • Dec 2013 – Mar 2018
Total BGF investment
  • £9.1 million

Business funding insights

July 2020 Insights

An independent optician with the vision to grow

Royston Bayfield, Bayfields Opticians, and Chris Boyes, an investor in BGF’s Yorkshire team, talks about the ins and outs of seeking and securing growth funding.
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July 2020 Insights

What is venture capital and when is it right for your business?

We look at the rise of venture capital in the UK, the types of businesses receiving support, and the pros and cons of this method of funding a business.
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July 2020 Insights

Business matters: Reflecting on where next for dealmakers

Reflecting on what it all means for the investors that back companies – the community which BGF is part of.
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