LDC Makes Minority Investment in Solid Solutions; BGF Exits
February 10, 2020
LDC has made a minority growth investment in Solid Solutions, the UK and Ireland's leading reseller of SOLIDWORKS, to accelerate organic growth and pursue complementary acquisitions. Existing backer BGF will exit its minority stake; Solid Solutions (headquartered in Leamington Spa) employs over 230 people, operates from 23 offices and generates annual revenue in excess of £50 million.
- Buyers
- LDC
- Targets
- Solid Solutions
- Sellers
- BGF
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Warwickshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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