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ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
  • Netherlands
Investment stages
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • Health Tech
  • Sustainability
  • Automotive Tech
  • Educational Tech
  • IoT
About
BGF is the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland, established in 2011. The firm provides longterm, minority capital and value creation support to small and midsized businesses. BGF supports growing companies across various industries such as health tech, sustainability, automotive tech, educational tech, IoT, and artificial intelligence. BGF has invested nearly £4bn, including £1bn of followon funding, helping hundreds of businesses unlock their growth potential. BGF is known for its patient approach to investing, never taking a controlling equity stake, and offering significant value creation support tailored to the needs of its portfolio companies.
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BGF’s investment thesis revolves around investing in growthstage companies with significant potential for scaling and value creation. The firm targets a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods, looking for businesses with robust growth trajectories and scalable business models. By providing equity capital and strategic support, BGF aims to drive growth and enhance the longterm success of its portfolio companies.
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Team

Dennis Atkinson Investor

Lucy EdwardesJones Investor

Rowan Bird Investor

Marta Lozano Investor

Freddie Mitchell Investor

Tim Rea Head of Early Stage

Dennis Atkinson Investor

Lucy EdwardesJones Investor

Rowan Bird Investor

Marta Lozano Investor

Portfolio

365 Response

3sun Group

A Wilderness Way

Abacus

Accsys

Acro

Action24

AD Williams

AdEPT Telecom

ADEPT4 plc

Adestra

Agile Spray Response

AimBrain

Akula Living

Alpha Development

Amazon Filters

Amdaris

AND Digital

Anstey Horne

Antser

Apex Housing Solutions

Appnovation

Apprentify

APS Group

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