BGF Makes Multi‑Million Pound Growth Investment in Akula Living

BGF Invests in Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists

March 1, 2020

Healthcare Services

BGF has made a growth capital investment in Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists to support the group’s organic expansion, roll‑out of audiology services and an acquisition strategy to double sites over the next four years. The deal completed in March and BGF will act as a long‑term investment partner to founder Royston Bayfield and the existing management team.

Pamplona Capital Management Acquires BFG Supply from Incline Equity Partners

November 9, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Pamplona Capital Management has acquired BFG Supply, a technology-enabled distributor serving the green industry, from Incline Equity Partners. Headquartered in Burton, Ohio, BFG distributes products across professional horticulture, lawn & garden, hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture and will look to grow organically and via acquisitions under Pamplona's ownership.

Outdoor Living Supply Acquires Geobunga

October 27, 2022

Building Products

Outdoor Living Supply (OLS), a Trilantic-backed distribution platform focused on hardscapes, has acquired Geobunga, an independent Honolulu-based distributor of garden elements, natural stone, pavers, bulk materials and landscape supplies. The founders Layla and Andrew Dedrick will remain in leadership roles as OLS expands its footprint into the Hawaiian market as an add-on to its platform.

BGF Invests £10m in Decora

June 9, 2020

Manufacturing

BGF has invested £10m in Lisburn-based Decora to support the company's long-term growth plans, including expansion into European markets, strategic M&A and investment in product development and infrastructure. Decora, a manufacturer of blinds and shutters founded in 1979, employs over 1,000 people at its Lisburn headquarters and recently acquired Lithuanian manufacturer Domus Lumina.

Blackford Capital Invests in Aqua‑Leisure Industries

January 13, 2021

Consumer Products

Grand Rapids-based private equity firm Blackford Capital announced a majority investment in Aqua‑Leisure Industries, a Boston-area designer, manufacturer and distributor of water-sport and pool leisure consumer products. Blackford said it will support organic growth, expand distribution and pursue add-on acquisitions while the Aqua‑Leisure management team remains in place; financing partners included Mercantile Bank and Muzinich & Co., with Rush Street advising on debt financing.

BGF Invests in hedgehog lab as Maven Exits

April 18, 2023

IT Services

BGF has acquired a stake in Newcastle-based mobile app and web development consultancy hedgehog lab, allowing Maven Investor Partners to realise its investment and exit. The BGF investment (reported as £6.3m) will support hedgehog lab’s acquisition of digital product consultancy Netsells and fund the next phase of growth and capability expansion.