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£ 220 m

Invested in Yorkshire businesses

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Yorkshire businesses backed

Since opening our Leeds office in 2013, we’ve invested more than £220m of patient capital into businesses in Yorkshire & The Humber.

Always a minority partner, we’re ready to provide initial and follow-on funding. Our support is about more than money. Our global network of business leaders and sector specialists means you’ll have a pool of knowledge and hard-won experience to call on.

Funding businesses in Yorkshire

Significant investment in Pharmacy2U, the leading online pharmacy.

Pharmacy2U has been a market-leader since a 2016 merger, facilitated by an initial £10m investment from BGF.
Further funding, totalling close to £20m, has support the expansion of the business to the largest contracted NHS pharmacy in the UK.

BGF's investment supports buy-and-build strategy for Operam, an education recruitment specialist

Since BGF's investment, Operam has acquired Teachers UK, The Education Specialists and Key Stage Teacher Supply.

Holiday parks operator Coppergreen has been backed by BGF since November 2016.

Sheffield-headquartered Coppergreen specialises in high-end accommodation for long and short-stay holidays.
BGF's initial and follow-on funding has helped Coppergreen acquire two holiday parks, supporting expansion in England and Scotland.

Since launching the Leeds office in 2013, both the team and our portfolio in Yorkshire and the North East has continued to grow. Our new office reflects our commitment to the region, and the strength of opportunity here."

Richard Taylor Head of Leeds Office

Mollie Jagger

Personal Assistant / Leeds

Laura Connor

Personal Assistant / Leeds

Sophie Isaacs

Investor / Leeds

Mark Rigby

Portfolio team / Leeds

Jessica Rushton

Direct Origination / Leeds

Rob Johnson

Investor / Leeds

Richard Taylor

Investor / Leeds

Chris Boyes

Investor / Leeds

Andy Gregory

Head of Investments, UK & Ireland / Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Reading

Barry Jackson

Investor / Leeds

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We invest across all industries. If you have further plans for growth and want to find out more about the capital and business support we provide, please get in touch.