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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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Retail, leisure & hospitality

Our expertise and growth capital supports businesses across the retail, leisure and hospitality sector, from shopping centres and holiday resorts to gyms and wildlife parks. With our backing, innovative firms in this sector can access the financial fuel to spur their expansion.

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53

retail, leisure & hospitality companies backed by BGF

£ 462 m

invested in the sector by BGF since 2011

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Heavenly holiday parks with lodges, hot tubs and spas

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Clothes inspired by Cornwall's wild landscape and artistic heritage

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News

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April 2022 / Investment news

Arc Inspirations to accelerate expansion with £19m BGF investment

Leading bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to accelerate its growth after securing significant investment from BGF – the UK…
April 2022 / BGF News

Bayfields Opticians focuses on 2023 target with raft of acquisitions

Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists is on course to grow to 50 practices by 2023, after completing a series of nationwide…
January 2022 / BGF News & Features

Luxury brand Strathberry secures £8 million investment

Scottish accessories brand Strathberry has announced a partnership with the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, BGF, after…
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Rob Johnson, investor, BGF has invested in several leisure and hospitality businesses
May 2022 / BGF Insights

What I look for in a leisure and hospitality business

A strong concept, scale and scalability are the things Rob Johnson, investor, looks for in a leisure and hospitality business.
Food & drink Retail, leisure & hospitality
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October 2021 / BGF Insights

Why I chose minority investment – Guy Schanschieff, Bambino Mio

Minority investment helped Bambino Mio accelerate growth, grow in confidence, and achieve de-risking for its founders while keeping control.
Minority investment Retail, leisure & hospitality
October 2021 / BGF Insights

Portfolio personalities: across the pond and back again

Craig Letton is CEO of MRM Global, which provides marketing technology for the drinks and hospitality sector. In 2020, BGF…
Retail, leisure & hospitality
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