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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
Investment stages
  • Series B
  • Series C
  • Growth
Industries
  • Health Tech
  • Financial Services
About
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) provides long-term minority capital to profitable SMEs in the UK and Ireland. The firm’s focus is on helping businesses that have a proven track record of revenue generation but need additional funding to accelerate their growth. BGF partners with these companies to provide both capital and strategic support, ensuring they have the resources and guidance necessary to expand their operations, increase market share, and prepare for future exits.
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$30M
Max check size
$100M
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Investment Thesis

BGF’s thesis is to provide long-term, minority growth capital to profitable small and medium enterprises across the UK and Ireland. The firm targets businesses with proven management teams, recurring revenue, and scalable models. BGF partners with founders to accelerate growth, expand market reach, and strengthen operational resilience, maintaining a patient, partnership-based approach without forcing exits.
Lead investor
Co Invest
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Manager's Experience

Led by experienced investors focused on scaling UK mid-market companies across sectors, providing growth capital and strategic support.

Business Growth Fund Contacts Information

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Team

Aaron Baker – Investor

Adam Cox – IT

Adam Crinion – Investor

Adam Huckerby – Investor

Adam Hussey – Technology

Alastair Pilgrim – Head of Technology

Alex Birch – Marketing & Communications

Alex Garfitt – Partner

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Alex Snodgrass – Partner

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Alice Avis – Non-Executive Director

Alisha Bissoondoyal – Investor

Alistair Brew – Head of Investment Operations

Amar Pazir – IT

Andrea Tryfon – Executive Assistant

Andrew Watts – Value Creation

Andy Gregory – CEO

Ann McCarthy – Head of Legal

Aoife McAdam – Investor

Arif Saleem – Legal

Barry Jackson – Regional Partner

Becky Odam – Portfolio

Ben Barker – Head of Portfolio

Ben Coleman – Head of Finance

Cara Vrahimis – Executive Assistant

Cat Dilloway – Investor

Charlotte Moses Rains – BGF Foundation

Chris Boyes – Partner

Investment

Chris Jones – Investor

Chris Morgan – Investor

Chris Nixon – Investor

Chris Olds – COO

Christian Pollard – Investor

Claire Lamb – Head of People

Courtney Walker – Investor

Daria Polunina – Portfolio

Darya Green – Finance

David Bellis – Investor

David Murray – Head of Risk & Compliance

Debbie Mantzouridis – Investor

Dennis Atkinson – Co-Head of Early Stage

Donagh Rice – Investor

Donya Anvari – BGF Foundation

Duncan Wade – Investor

Dylan Johal – IT

Dylan Kaye – Investor

Ed Jeans – Investor

Edwin Davies – Investor

Elaine McColl – Executive Assistant

Elena Kovalikhina – Investor

Ella Dickson – Executive Assistant

Elle Swire – Investor

Emma Cassidy – Investor

Fen Pengelley – Executive Assistant

Fiona Gibson – Portfolio

Frankie Modoo – Executive Assistant

Freddie Mitchell – Investor

Gayle Tang – HR

Gemma Hamilton – Investor

Head of Origination

Georgia Baker – Executive Assistant

Georgie Stratton – Investor

Gianni Tallarico – Finance

Graham Clarke – Partner

Portfolio

Gregor Steedman – Investor

Guy Pope – Investor

Hannah King – Investor

Harry Jones – Partner

Investment

Harry Kernick – Investor

Holly Parry – Executive Assistant

Ian Livingston – Non-Executive Chair

James Archer – Portfolio

James Baker – Investor

James Chew – Shareholder Director (HSBC).

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