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Education

We support fast-growing businesses as they revolutionise the education sector. Our expertise aids innovation in areas such as remote teaching, recruitment for schools and universities, and technology to help students progress.

Our portfolio

4

education companies backed by BGF

£ 46 m

invested in the education sector since 2011

Case studies

Flexible early-years childcare to empower busy working parents

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News

Our latest investment news and updates

January 2020 / Portfolio News & Features

Kids Planet acquires Kids Allowed

BGF-backed Kids Planet has acquired North West-based Kids Allowed in a deal which makes it the UK’s third biggest nursery…
January 2020 / BGF News

BGF tops £300m invested in the North West

BGF’s North West team has now invested £311m across 34 businesses in the region with £59m of that total invested…
September 2019 / Investment news

BGF backs Orbital Education for further global expansion

Orbital Education has received a minority investment from BGF to support the group’s global growth ambitions. Headquartered in Manchester, Orbital…
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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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