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£
260
m
invested in businesses since 2011
8
experienced investors in the Reading office
34
businesses backed by the Reading team
BGF’s team in Reading invests in growing businesses, providing the capital, support network and long-term mindset to accelerate growth. We are a minority partner, investing from an evergreen balance sheet – meaning no funding cycles or forced exits. We’re passionate about backing businesses with ambition and long-term strategies for growth. It’s investment as it should be.
Funding businesses in the South of England
BGF invested £6.25m in the British watchmaker Christopher Ward in July 2019
- The business produces watches which combine Swiss precision with British style, and is using BGF’s funding to accelerate its growth plans.
Dolphin Homes, a specialist care provider for young adults with health needs, received £3.85m in investments from BGF.
- Dolphin now operates 13 homes, and has been able to increase the number of beds available from 99 to 136.
- BGF’s minority investment has allowed the original management to remain in control of decision-making processes while they expand.
BGF backed Adestra, the Oxford-based producer of marketing software, between January 2016 and 2018.
- The company, a leader in its field, specialises in email marketing, supporting companies in their efforts to improve communication with their customers.
- BGF's Investment of over £5m was used primarily to expand its U.S. operations.
From BGF’s office in the centre of Reading, our local investment team works across the Thames Valley and Solent region. We have a growing portfolio of investee companies based across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Dorset.”
Ned Dorbin
Head of South West & Wales, BGF
Duncan Wade
Investor / Reading
Sharon Watson
Personal Assistant / Reading
Liam Pursall
Investor / Reading
Georgie Stratton
Direct Origination / Bristol, Cardiff, Reading
Guy Pope
Investor / Reading
Ned Dorbin
Investor / Bristol, Cardiff, Reading
Jack Teasdale
Investor / Reading
James Austin
Early Stage Team / Reading
Cate Poulson
Head of Talent Network / London, Reading
Alex Snodgrass
Investor / Reading
Fiona Gibson
Portfolio team / Reading
Get business investment in the South of England
Located in the very centre of Reading, our team invests in companies that need an injection of capital to take the next step in their growth. If your business is one of these, get in touch with us today to find out more about what BGF funding could do for you.
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The Brick Works
35-43 Greyfriars Road
Reading
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