LDC Backs Management Buyout of BioZone Scientific

LDC Invests in Boston Energy in Management Buyout

July 7, 2023

Renewable Energy

LDC has made a significant investment in Boston Energy, backing CEO Julian Cattermole in a management buyout from the wider Bostonair Group. The capital will support Boston Energy’s international growth in onshore and offshore wind operations, expanding its technician training, maintenance and installation services across Europe, APAC and North America.

LDC Backs Management Buyout of Shield Group International

April 30, 2019

Environmental Services

LDC has invested £20 million to back a management buyout of Shield Group International (SGI) from Kiwa. The capital will support SGI's independence and a buy-and-build strategy to accelerate organic growth and add complementary environmental testing, inspection and health & safety services across Europe and internationally.

LuminUltra Acquires GL Biocontrol

September 16, 2025

Environmental Services

LuminUltra, a Canada-headquartered applied molecular diagnostics company backed by XPV Water Partners, has acquired France-based GL Biocontrol, a specialist in microbial testing and risk management for municipal and industrial water systems. GL Biocontrol will continue to operate under its name and will help LuminUltra establish France as its European headquarters while expanding its water diagnostics capabilities across Europe.

LDC Invests £17.6m to Back Amberjack Management Buy-Out

April 8, 2019

Staffing & HR

LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has invested £17.6 million to support a management buy-out of Amberjack, a UK specialist in Early Careers and large-scale recruitment programmes. The capital will be used to accelerate Amberjack's growth, invest in its software and technology offerings, and support potential complementary acquisitions.

LDC Backs Management Buyout of Phoenix Datacom

February 26, 2021

Cybersecurity

LDC has backed a management buyout of Buckinghamshire-based network performance and security specialist Phoenix Datacom, partnering with the company’s management team led by John Carson. The investment will fund expansion of Phoenix Datacom’s hardware, software and services offerings, support growth (the company reported revenue of more than £20m for FY ending March 2020) and enable the team to pursue complementary acquisitions.

LDC Backs Zip World with Minority Investment

January 7, 2019

Restaurants & Hospitality

LDC has taken a significant minority stake in Zip World, the North Wales-based outdoor adventure operator, in a deal that values the business at £45 million. The investment will fund Zip World's growth plans to add new attractions at its existing Snowdonia sites and expand the adventure concept across the UK as the business aims to double in size over the next three years.