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Gousto

Buoyed by its strong growth, Gousto achieved “unicorn” status in 2020 when it completed a funding round at a valuation of more than $1 billion

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Miss Group

With BGF as a minority partner, web hosting company Miss Group acquired seven businesses in under two years, quadrupling its earnings

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Automotive & aerospace

From aerospace engineering to precision components for the car industry, we invest in the businesses that are powering the future of air and land transport. Our expertise can propel growth for your company through introductions, experience and growth capital.

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automotive & aerospace companies backed by BGF

£ 166 m

invested in the automotive & aerospace sector

Case studies

Connected vehicle technology to manage and respond to car crashes

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How a Scottish engineering firm went from mobile phones to outer space

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News

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October 2021 / BGF News & Features

BGF exits investment in high-growth tech business Lightfoot

BGF has announced a successful exit from Lightfoot, a fast growth business that creates connected vehicle technology. The Exeter-headquartered company…
July 2021 / BGF News

BGF completes multi-million-pound investment in AD Williams

AD Williams – a leading accident repair group – has received a multi-million-pound investment from BGF. The funding will be…
January 2021 / BGF News & Features

BGF backs autonomous vehicle software leader Oxbotica

BGF has announced the investment of £6 million in Oxford-headquartered Oxbotica – a global leader in autonomous vehicle software as…
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November 2021 / BGF Insights

Global Britain: fact or fiction? Exporting the BGF model to China

China is one of many countries that could benefit by replicating BGF’s model of patient, minority capital, says exec chairman Stephen Welton.
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November 2021 / BGF Insights

BGF explains: our approach to quoted investments

With more than £500 million of quoted assets under management, BGF is an investor of scale in public markets, with a distinctive approach.
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November 2021 / BGF Insights

The good growth blog: Reflections on COP26

Climate change is our greatest challenge, but besides the sense of urgency, our executive chairman left COP26 with a sense of optimism.
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