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Advanced tech, AI & data

We support businesses at the forefront of research into artificial intelligence and big data as they devise innovative solutions to problems in quantum, fibre optics, advertising technology, market research, cybersecurity and more. Our expertise can help open up new markets, locate new customers and accelerate growth.

Our portfolio

12

advanced tech, AI & data companies backed by BGF

£ 47 m

invested in the sector since 2011

Case studies

Mastering the power of light to make a quantum leap forward

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Software to help financial firms manage their cash, collateral and liquidity

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News

Our latest investment news and updates

December 2020 / BGF News

XCD secures £2m investment from BGF

BGF has invested £2 million in XCD, the cloud-based HR and Payroll software provider, to support its organic and acquisitive…
November 2020 / BGF News & Features

BGF realises majority of its shareholding in M Squared

BGF has realised the majority of its existing shareholding in M Squared, the photonics and quantum technology developer, crystalising an…
October 2020 / BGF News & Features

Lumenisity receives a major investment from a consortium of investors

Lumenisity® Limited, which has developed ground-breaking fibre optic and cabling technology, has closed a £7.5 million funding round from a…
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Insights

Our latest thinking on investing and thought leadership

March 2021 Insights

Women who lead growing businesses: a survey

Our research reveals female entrepreneurs in the growth economy are concerned about the pandemic and Brexit, but remain resilient and motivated to achieve growth
Business funding
Playing with toy bricks is one way to visualise a buy-and-build strategy
March 2021 Insights

What makes a ‘buy and build’ strategy successful?

Expanding your business by acquiring other businesses, otherwise known as a buy-and-build strategy, can be a great way to grow. Here’s how to get it right.
Business funding Portfolio
Eamon Donnelly, CEO of Uform
January 2021 Insights

Portfolio personalities: A kitchen maker who’s not afraid to sweat

Eamon Donnelly, CEO of Northern Ireland-based kitchen supplier Uform, explains his attitudes to business and to life
Specialist manufacturers
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BGF Advanced tech, AI & data resources

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