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Invested in Yorkshire businesses
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Experienced investors in the Leeds office
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Yorkshire businesses backed
Since opening our Leeds office in 2013, we’ve invested more than £360m 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
Mark Livingstone
Pharmacy2U
£20m investment from BGF.
- "With BGF’s initial investment we were able to successfully merge two of the UK’s leading online pharmacists."
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."
Barry Jackson
Head of Leeds Office
Maire McKay
Talent Network / Leeds
Ella Dickson
Executive Assistant / Leeds
John Healey
Investor / Newcastle
Linda Nguyenova
Investor / Leeds, Newcastle
James Baker
Investor / Leeds, Newcastle
Laura Connor
Executive Assistant / Leeds, Newcastle
Mark Rigby
Portfolio team / Leeds, Newcastle
Rob Johnson
Investor / Leeds
Richard Taylor
Head of Growth / Leeds, Newcastle
Chris Boyes
Investor / Leeds, Newcastle
Barry Jackson
Head of Yorkshire and North East / Leeds, Newcastle
Get business investment in Yorkshire
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.
Our office
- 0113 335 1028
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12th floor, Platform
New Station Street
Leeds, LS1 4JB
