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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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Specialist manufacturers

We support specialist manufacturers as they build the essential parts that power our economy. Whether you supply machinery to the energy sector, equipment to the construction industry, or high-precision components for defence, our expertise and funding can help accelerate your growth.

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20

specialist manufacturers backed by BGF

£ 113 m

invested in the sector by BGF since 2011

Case studies

Efficient, automated loading systems for the logistics industry

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A Northern Irish maker of blinds and shutters expands via targeted M&A

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News

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April 2021 / BGF News & Features

BGF invests £10 million in specialist engineering company, Polar Technology

BGF has announced a £10 million investment in Polar Technology, an Oxfordshire-based business which manufactures high-performance carbon and metal components…
March 2021 / BGF News & Features

BGF invests in Brisant Secure to unlock growth potential

BGF has invested in secure lock and hardware supplier, Brisant Secure, which is based in the East Midlands and West…
March 2021 / BGF News & Features

BGF portfolio company Decora acquires TCMM Group

Lisburn-based Mzuri Group, one of the leading companies in the window blind industry which trades under several brands including Decora,…
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July 2021 Insights

The good growth blog: why innovation thrives in clusters

Innovation, which is crucial for overcoming society-wide challenges, can only thrive when talented people are brought together
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July 2021 Insights

Seven proposals for supporting the growth of scaleup businesses

Our plan to unlock the creativity, power and ingenuity of scaleup businesses for the good of the broad economy
E-commerce Energy, clean tech & transition Life sciences Technology
July 2021 Insights

The good growth blog: Cornwall, connectivity and the power of our regional economies

Cornwall, location of this year’s G7 summit, has abundant natural resources that could help this county achieve its potential
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