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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.

I'm extremely proud of the businesses we've backed in the Midlands across all sectors… I’m also excited to welcome new and existing entrepreneurs and management teams to work and grow with us at our Birmingham office."

Gurinder Sunner Head of Midlands Team

Head of Midlands / Investment Committee / Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Nottingham

Georgia Baker

Personal Assistant / Birmingham

Aaron Baker

Investor / Birmingham, Nottingham

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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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