LDC Invests in BOXPARK to Accelerate National Growth

LDC Backs Bespoke Kitchen Foods with Growth Investment

September 1, 2025

Food & Beverage

LDC, the UK mid-market private equity firm, has made an investment in Bespoke Kitchen Foods to support the company's organic and acquisitive growth plans. Bespoke, a Coalville-based manufacturer of vegetarian and vegan products for pubs, restaurants and foodservice wholesalers, will use the capital to expand capacity and enter new segments including high-street casual dining.

Charlesbank Capital Partners Acquires BOX Partners

December 14, 2021

Packaging

Charlesbank Capital Partners has acquired BOX Partners, a family-owned, technology-enabled wholesaler of packaging, shipping and industrial supplies headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. The deal—funded with equity and debt and marking the company's first outside equity—positions BOX to expand product categories, geographies and e-commerce capabilities; Neil Thomas will become CEO and the company's co-founder and president will step down.

LDC Makes Minority Growth Investment in Headland

May 10, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

LDC has made a minority growth investment in Headland, a London-based communications agency that specialises in financial and corporate reputation, public affairs and campaigning. The investment will support Headland's organic growth and capability expansion; Headland employs 117 people and works with clients including Accenture, ASOS, Danone, eBay and TikTok. Terms were not disclosed.

LDC Invests £11m in James and James Fulfilment

March 16, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Mid-market private equity investor LDC has made an £11 million growth investment in James and James Fulfilment to support expansion of its software-enabled e-fulfilment proposition. The capital will fund a new larger UK fulfilment centre, enhancements to the ControlPort platform and expansion of client service and commercial teams while LDC takes board seats alongside the existing management team.

Pike Street Capital Invests in QuickBox

November 13, 2019

Transportation

Pike Street Capital announced a growth investment in QuickBox, a Denver-based third-party logistics and fulfillment provider serving CPG, health & wellness, and e-commerce brands. The investment will provide capital and operational support to expand QuickBox's tech-enabled fulfillment platform and support continued growth.

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.