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E-commerce

The internet has already spurred a revolution in retail, and there’s a long way still to go. Our expertise as investors in this sector can help fast-growing e-commerce firms to maximise their scale.

Our portfolio

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17

e-commerce businesses backed by BGF

£ 64 m

invested in the e-commerce sector since 2011

Case studies

Luxury Swiss watches without the ‘outrageous’ prices

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How an all-in-one spandex suit spawned a costume empire

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On a mission to be the UK's most-loved way to eat dinner

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News

Our latest investment news and updates

November 2020 / BGF News & Features

BGF backs fast growth e-commerce business

BGF has invested £8 million into Leicestershire/Midlands-headquartered UK Flooring Direct to support its ongoing growth ambitions. UK Flooring Direct is…
September 2020 / Investment news

BGF leads investment round into e-commerce platform Moteefe

Moteefe, the e-commerce platform providing infrastructure, customisation and global fulfilment for retailers of all sizes, has successfully completed an $11M funding…
June 2020 / Investment news

BGF focuses on Bayfields Opticians with new investment

BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in growing businesses, has invested in Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists.  BGF’s investment…
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Insights

Our latest thinking on investing and thought leadership

August 2020 Insights

Six lockdown learnings from the retail sector – in-store and online

Coronavirus has created significant challenges for the retail industry, but for the e-commerce sector, the crisis has proved a once-in-a-generation market shift.
E-commerce Retail, leisure & hospitality
July 2020 Insights

Amid a crisis, a wine merchant reveals an adventurous spirit

MD Andy Talbot, of Off-Piste Wines, discusses what Plan B looks like for this forward-thinking business.
E-commerce Food & drink Retail, leisure & hospitality
July 2020 Insights

An independent optician with the vision to grow

Royston Bayfield, Bayfields Opticians, and Chris Boyes, an investor in BGF’s Yorkshire team, talks about the ins and outs of seeking and securing growth funding.
E-commerce Retail, leisure & hospitality
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BGF E-commerce resources

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How Britain's e-commerce businesses are responding to new demand

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