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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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Food & drink

We’re a prolific investor in the food and drink sector, supporting these businesses in their important job of satisfying the nation’s appetite. Whether you operate a casual restaurant chain, a delivery service, or supply catering services to the corporate sector, we can support you in the next phase of your growth.

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22

food & drink companies backed by BGF

£ 130 m

invested in the food & drink sector since 2011

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An all-day café culture combining coffee with freshly cooked food

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Award-winning beer, brewed with a clear conscience

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News

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October 2021 / BGF News

BGF successfully exits Cooplands

BGF – the UK’s most active growth capital investor – has announced its highly successful exit of Yorkshire-headquartered bakery business,…
June 2021 / BGF News & Features

BGF invests in plant based meat brand THIS™

THIS™, the award-winning plant-based meat brand, today announced an £11m Series A investment – one of the highest the UK…
June 2021 / BGF News

BGF announces cornerstone investment in Artisanal Spirits’ IPO

BGF has completed a cornerstone investment in The Artisanal Spirits Company plc, a specialist retailer of premium single cask, single…
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Our latest thinking on investing and thought leadership

August 2021 / BGF Insights

How a Herefordshire distillery grabbed the attention of drinks giant Diageo

Chase Distillery, which received BGF funding in 2017, completed a successful exit in 2020 when it was acquired by multinational Diageo.
Food & drink
August 2021 / BGF Insights

What I look for in a direct-to-consumer business

Good reviews, sticky customers and secret sauce are some of the things Daina Spedding, investor, looks for in a direct-to-consumer business
E-commerce Food & drink Retail, leisure & hospitality
September 2020 / BGF Insights

Six lockdown learnings from the hospitality and leisure sector

From restaurants and bars to hotels and sports centres, the hospitality and leisure sector has been dramatically affected by the coronavirus lockdown.
Food & drink Retail, leisure & hospitality
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