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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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21

specialist manufacturers backed by BGF

£ 127 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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September 2021 / BGF News & Features

BGF exits investment in BHR Group

BGF has exited its investment in BHR Group, after the Bedfordshire-based business was acquired by Framatome, a leading international nuclear…
August 2021 / BGF News & Features

BGF invests £14 million in Victorian Sliders

BGF has announced a £14 million investment in Victorian Sliders, a South Wales based business which is the UK’s only…
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…
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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.
Retail, leisure & hospitality
October 2021 / BGF Insights

What I look for in a care business

Consistently good care, high occupancy rates and loyal staff are what Pinesh Mehta, investor, looks for in a care business.
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October 2021 / BGF Insights

Portfolio personalities: across the pond and back again

Craig Letton, CEO of marketing technology business MRM Global, talks global expansion, mountain biking in Canada, and his transatlantic accent.
Retail, leisure & hospitality
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