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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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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.

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6

education companies backed by BGF

£ 46 m

invested in the education sector since 2011

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Flexible early-years childcare to empower busy working parents

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June 2022 / Investment news

BGF’s North West team leads on deals with an EV of £450m

BGF has led on deals with a total enterprise value (EV) of £450 million in the North West in six…
January 2022 / BGF News & Features

BGF invests more than £70 million in the North West and celebrates record year for exits

BGF has invested £70 million in the North West in 2021, backing some of the most exciting entrepreneurial businesses in…
Clare Roberts of Kids Planet with Pinesh Mehta, BGF
November 2021 / BGF News

BGF successfully exits nursery group giant, Kids Planet

BGF has announced a highly successful exit of its investment in Kids Planet, the family-owned childcare business launched by award-winning…
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Our latest thinking on investing and thought leadership

June 2022 / BGF Insights

BGF explains: What is an equity sale?

We explain what is involved in an equity sale and consider the benefits for businesses that wish to raise capital.
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What is a debt-to-equity ratio and what is it used for
May 2022 / BGF Insights

BGF explains: What is a debt-to-equity ratio?

We explain what a debt-to-equity ratio is used for, how to calculate it, and how to gauge what is an appropriate level for your business.
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May 2022 / BGF Insights

BGF explains: How long should it take to prepare your business for investment?

Securing investment for your next stage of business growth takes preparation. Few businesses are investor-ready from the outset.
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