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North West businesses backed
BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor, has invested over £450m in North West businesses since 2011.
We recognise that every business is different, and every growth journey is unique. We support businesses in the North West of England with patient capital, opportunities for follow-on funding and our international network of non-executive business leaders.
BGF exists to help accelerate growth. We offer backing without taking control and free from the limitations of funding cycles. Whether you’re looking to launch new products, enter new markets or hire new people, we can help with the means and the tools to grow your business.
It’s investment as it should be.
Funding businesses in the North West
Clare Roberts
Kids Planet
£26m invested since 2016.
- "BGF’s support has been crucial in helping us roll-out more sites as we continue to grow."
BGF invested in the environmental health, safety and engineering services company RSK Group in 2016
- The Cheshire-based business works with major clients like Shell and Taylor Wimpey to provide impact assessments and geotechnical analysis.
- BGF's initial funding package of £10m was used to acquire the agricultural and environmental consultancy firm ADAS.
BGF have backed the web hosting business Miss Group since August 2016.
- From its Manchester base, the company provides a range of services like site building and hosting and domain registration, mainly serving SMEs.
- Two rounds of funding, totalling £19m, have supported Miss Group’s expansion process and international acquisition strategy.
Woodall Nicholson, a provider of specialist vehicles for markets including public transport and emergency services, has been able to count on BGF backing since 2016.
- The company converts vehicles from major original manufacturers like Ford, Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen Audi Group for markets including public transport and emergency services.
- BGF's £10m investment has been used to support the production of the company’s low floor, environmentally-friendly buses.
BGF has firmly established a presence in Manchester, and our network continues to grow in and around the city. The new office and the continued growth of BGF’s team and portfolio reflects our commitment to the region, and the strength of the opportunity here."
Neil Inskip
Head of Manchester Office
Helen Bartley
Direct origination / Manchester
Jill Williams
Portfolio team / Manchester
Lucy Hatte
Executive Assistant / Manchester
Courtney Walker
Investor / Manchester
Josh Bean
Investor / Manchester
Joanne Hosker
Talent Network / Manchester
Spencer Woods
Portfolio team / Manchester
Harry Jones
Investor / Manchester
Neil Inskip
Head of North West & Midlands / Manchester
Andrea Tryfon
Executive Assistant / Manchester
Rhys Davenport
Investor / Manchester
Pinesh Mehta
Investor / Manchester
Matt Widdall
Investor / Manchester
Ben Barker
Head of Portfolio / Manchester
Andy Gregory
Chief Executive Officer / Manchester
Get business investment in the North West
From their office in the heart of Manchester, our team are investing in some of the most dynamic companies in the North West. If your business has plans for growth, contact BGF; we have the capital and the expertise to help you achieve the next stage in your development.
Our office
- 0161 513 1985
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8th Floor
1 Marsden Street
Manchester M2 1HW
