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businesses backed in and around the South West
BGF has invested over £165m of flexible business funding in Bristol and the South West to date. Our evergreen balance sheet enables us to take a long-term view when backing businesses, so there are no artificial timelines or deadlines. And as a minority investor, we only ever take equity of 10-40% in the businesses we back. BGF is an active member of the thriving business community in the South West. As a minority partner, we empower business owners in Bristol and beyond to reach the next step in their company’s growth. It’s investment as it should be.
Backing businesses in Bristol and across the South West
BGF has backed the Cornish clothing and lifestyle brand Seasalt since August 2018
- A joint investment of £16m with Santander is helping Seasalt to move forward with its site rollout.
- The company employs over 1,000 people in the UK and Ireland.
BGF invested in property law firm Equilaw in February 2019.
- The company, as the UK’s only legal firm dealing solely in equity release, has won numerous awards and become the market-leader in its field.
- The multi-million pound investment from BGF will allow it to continue its growth.
BGF has invested £3m in Ruroc, an action sports protection brand, since May 2018
- The Gloucester-based company specialises in the manufacture of high-quality protective helmets which are used by motorsports and winter sports teams amongst others.
- BGF’s funding is being used to open a new Chinese office, launch its new ATLAS helmet and expand its workforce.
BGF has firmly established its presence in Bristol, and our network continues to grow in the South West. The continued growth of our portfolio reflects our commitment to the region, and the strength of opportunity here."
Paul Oldham
Portfolio Team / Bristol, Cardiff
Ned Dorbin
Investor / Bristol, Cardiff
James Skade
Investor / Bristol
Laurie Neale
Personal Assistant / Bristol
Edwin Davies
Investor / Bristol, Cardiff
Dan Tapson
Investor / Bristol
Andy Gregory
Head of Investments, UK & Ireland / Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Reading
Alex Garfitt
Investor / Bristol
Get business investment in the South West
Based on the iconic Queen Square, our Bristol team are constantly searching the South West for forward-thinking businesses with big plans for growth. If your company is looking to expand and in need of funding, learn more about what investment from BGF could do for you and contact us today.
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10 Queen Square
Bristol
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