LDC Invests in Frankham Group for Next Phase of Growth
March 28, 2026
Frankham Group, a UK multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy, has partnered with LDC (part of Lloyds Banking Group) to support its next phase of growth. The investment will back CEO Richard Chitty and management as they pursue an organic and acquisitive strategy and accelerate Frankham’s 2030 plan, including further geographic expansion.
- Buyers
- LDC
- Targets
- Frankham Group
- Sellers
- Steve Frankham MBE (Founder & Chairman) [retiring]
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Kent, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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