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How we’re different
BGF is the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland. We have a unique proposition that few investment partners can match.
Minority
We’re minority equity investors always, giving you the expertise of a private equity firm, but without taking control.
Patient
We provide long-term funding, without fixed exit deadlines, so you have the opportunity to realise your growth plans.
Flexible
We offer a variety of funding structures, investing a mix of equity and debt to best suit the needs of your business.
Local
We have experienced investment teams based across the UK, guaranteeing you a partner that knows your region.
Growth funding
We provide businesses with an initial investment of £3m-£30m, with significant follow-on funding available for new growth opportunities. This investment is intended to help you scale-up through ambitious growth plans, such as product development, international expansion, M&A or succession planning.
Value beyond investment
Our dedicated Portfolio and Value Creation teams provide a full programme of support to the businesses we back. From digital transformation projects to exit planning, we can help unlock long-term value in your company. Throughout the life cycle of our investments, our portfolio has access to:
- Expertise across a wide range of growth strategies
- Board-level support
- Tailored learning programmes, workshops and events
- Our global network of business leaders and operating specialists
- Talent mapping and search (for executive and non-exec roles)
Community
Our online platform, Scale, supports our active portfolio community of 300+ companies. It’s been designed to foster collaboration, drive revenue opportunities, and unlock further value for founders and management teams. Alongside access to an engaged network of SME leaders, Scale offers invaluable resources for connecting, learning, and scaling-up your business.
Working together
Our Growth investment team is based across 15 offices in the UK and Ireland, with expertise across numerous sectors. They have a proven track record of working with ambitious entrepreneurs, to help them grow and exit their businesses.
Success stories
From family businesses and university spinouts to some of the world’s best-known brands, we’re proud to support a large, diverse portfolio of companies, covering every sector of the growth economy.
What we look for
To apply for funding from BGF’s Growth team, your business must be:
- Headquartered in the UK or Ireland
- Privately-owned
- Generating revenues of £2m+
- Not FCA-regulated
- Able to demonstrate a clear growth strategy
