Business Growth Fund
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
- UK and Ireland
Investment stages
- Series B
Industries
- Fintech
- AI
- Health Tech
- Internet
About
Business Growth Fund (BGF) stands as the foremost equity investor in the UK and Ireland, dedicated to fostering sustainable business growth through long-term, minority investments. With a focus on climate innovation, deep technology, and life sciences, BGF provides not only financial backing but also strategic value creation support tailored to the unique needs of each portfolio company. Their expert team leverages industry insights and networks to empower entrepreneurs, driving transformative growth in sectors that are pivotal to the future economy. By championing ambitious businesses, BGF plays a crucial role in shaping a resilient and sustainable market landscape.
Business Growth Fund (BGF) stands as the foremost equity investor in the UK and Ireland, dedicated to fostering sustainable business growth through long-term, minority investments. With a focus on climate innovation, deep technology, and life sciences, BGF provides not only financial backing but also strategic value creation support tailored to the unique needs of each portfolio company. Their expert team leverages industry insights and networks to empower entrepreneurs, driving transformative growth in sectors that are pivotal to the future economy. By championing ambitious businesses, BGF plays a crucial role in shaping a resilient and sustainable market landscape.
Investment Thesis
BGF aims to bridge the funding gap for SMEs in the UK and Ireland by providing longterm, minority investments. They focus on supporting businesses with strong growth potential and a clear strategy, without taking a controlling equity stake.
Manager's Experience
With over two decades in the investment landscape, the fund manager has executed more than 60 deals, emphasizing growth capital across technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Their strategic approach is operator-first, allowing for a deep understanding of the businesses they invest in. The manager has successfully navigated various investment stages, demonstrating a knack for identifying promising opportunities in both the UK and European markets. Notable exits illustrate a commitment to delivering strong returns while fostering innovation in their portfolio companies.
Team
William Gresty
Sophie Birch
Sam Davies
Richard Taylor
Rene Kaliniewicz
Paul Oldham
Neil Inskip
Matt Widdall
Mark Bryant
Loren Holland