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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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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.

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18

e-commerce businesses backed by BGF

£ 71.5 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

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April 2021 / BGF News

Gousto announces maiden full year profit, driven by market share gains from UK supermarkets

Gousto, the UK’s leading recipe box provider, announces record sales for 2020 of £189m, up 129%. Delivering underlying EBITDA of…
March 2021 / BGF News & Features

BGF invests £7.5 million in Fulfilmentcrowd to help drive growth

BGF has invested £7.5 million in Lancashire e-commerce logistics and tech company, Fulfilmentcrowd. The deal will enable the Chorley-based business…
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…
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Insights

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March 2021 Insights

Portfolio personalities: from pop singer to portfolio career

Angela Luger, non-executive chair of The Paint Shed, explains the importance of an independent perspective on the board
E-commerce Retail, leisure & hospitality
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
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