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LDC Invests £18m Minority Stake in TMC Pharma Services

August 24, 2022

Healthcare Services

LDC has made an £18m minority growth investment in TMC Pharma Services to back the company’s international expansion and capability build-out. The capital will support TMC’s plans to expand into the US and Asia, double its number of full-time employees over the next five years and open new offices in key markets.

LDC Takes Minority Growth Stake in Aspire Technology Solutions

March 16, 2022

IT Services

LDC has made a minority growth investment in Aspire Technology Solutions in a deal that values the business at £85 million. The investment will support Aspire's organic growth, acquisition strategy and expansion of its managed IT, cloud and cyber security services across the UK; Aspire employs more than 200 people and recently opened its HQ in Gateshead.

LDC Invests in Bullen Healthcare

September 11, 2024

Healthcare Services

LDC, the private equity investor affiliated with Lloyds Banking Group, has invested in Liverpool-based Bullen Healthcare to support the company's growth plans and secure its independence. The investment will back management, led by Paul Bullen, to scale clinical services, product innovation and home-delivery capabilities across the UK; Muzinich & Co provided debt financing and several advisers supported the deal.

LDC Invests in Etrading Software

December 12, 2022

Financial Services

LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has made a significant growth investment in London‑headquartered capital markets technology firm Etrading Software to support international expansion and the development of its data and market‑infrastructure capabilities. The deal backs the existing management team led by founder and CEO Sassan Danesh; LDC directors Joseph Fison and Alex White will join the board and Emanuel Mond has been appointed Chairman.

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 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.