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BGF is proud to back growth companies in the Midlands, delivering patient capital since 2011. Our team looks for opportunities to support ambitious growth beyond funding, through a worldwide network of business leaders, board-level support and deep operational experience.
And we’ve been on our own growth journey. For the past three years, BGF completed more deals with companies seeking investment for growth and expansion than any other investor in the world.
We’re also hyper-local. In 2019, our Birmingham team relocated to the former Lewis Building. We’ve created a contemporary space for investee companies to host customer events, training days, product launches and more.
We’re committed to giving the businesses in our portfolio the funding and support that can help them expand.
Funding businesses in the Midlands

In July 2016, BGF invested £10m in Ocee Design, a designer and manufacturer of commercial furniture
- With showrooms in Northampton and London, Ocee sells furniture throughout Europe and has manufacturing partners in North America, Australia and China.
- BGF’s funding was used to acquire the Danish furniture designer Four Design, creating the combined company Ocee International.

BGF has been invested in 3D software producer Solid Solutions since March 2016
- The company specialises in creating a variety of computer-aided design software tools as well as training and support services.
- The £8m investment provided by BGF has allowed Solid Solutions to acquire SolidWorks reseller Cadtek as part of the continued growth strategy of the business.

Between 2014 and 2019, BGF held a minority stake in the landscaping and grounds maintenance business TCL Group
- The company, which was acquired by idverde in October 2019, benefited from over £16m of funding.
- This allowed TCL to grow its presence across the UK, expand its services and complete seven acquisitions.
With an experienced team of talented individuals, BGF is perfectly positioned to support ambitious management teams with a vision for growth and the potential to capitalise on market opportunities across the region.


Kelechi Nwaiwu
Finance / Birmingham

Dylan Johal
IT / Birmingham

Louise Haworth
Front of House / Birmingham

Kyle Long
Investor / Birmingham

Jon Broomhall
Financial Controller / Birmingham

Adam Cox
Cloud infrastructure & cybersecurity / Birmingham

Darsen Samaroo
/ Birmingham

James Williams
Financial Accountant / Birmingham

Michael Harris
/ Birmingham

Adam Huckerby
Investor / Birmingham, Nottingham

David Bellis
Investor / Birmingham

Nick Holder
Investor / Birmingham

Alastair Pilgrim
Head of Technology / Birmingham

Lucy Lloyd
Accountant / Birmingham

Jennifer Sampson
Legal / Birmingham

Kris Isherwood
Non-executive director / Birmingham, London

Nicola Locke
Finance / Birmingham

Sarah Davies
Front of House / Birmingham

Zenab Ahmed
Finance / Birmingham

Darya Green
Accountant / Birmingham

Gianni Tallarico
Accountant / Birmingham

Ellie Dineen
Executive Assistant / Birmingham

Pratish Patel
Finance / Birmingham

Maria Chauhan
Portfolio Data Controller / Birmingham

Seb Saywood
Investor / Birmingham, Nottingham

Matt Lofts
IT / Birmingham

Ben Coleman
Head of Finance / Birmingham

Ann McCarthy
Head of Legal / Birmingham

Sarah Holmes
Legal / Birmingham

Miriam Bradley
Executive Assistant / Birmingham

Jeni Cotterell
Legal / Birmingham

Jonathan Earl
Portfolio team / Birmingham, Nottingham

Richard Brice
Head of Finance Strategy / Birmingham

Mark Canning
Legal / Birmingham

Lian Mann
Executive Assistant / Birmingham

Dee Parekh
Head of IT Infrastructure and Security / Birmingham

Ian Downing
Portfolio team / Birmingham, Cambridge, London

Hardev Lotey
Business Intelligence / Birmingham

Aaron Baker
Investor / Birmingham
Get business investment in the Midlands
If you’re thinking about investment for further expansion and would like to know more about our patient capital approach, contact BGF. The team in our Birmingham office invests in dynamic businesses in the Midlands across a range of industries. Learn more about what investment from BGF could do for your business.
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