Private Equity Firm Financial Services

BGF

London, United Kingdom

BGF is an independent growth investor providing minority, non-controlling equity to small and mid-sized businesses across the UK and Ireland, with a patient outlook and long-term board-level support.

Focus Areas
Growth capital investing, Minority equity, Board-level support / non-controlling investments
Website
bgf.co.uk

Tracked deals

7

7 tracked deals across 2020-2024.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Growth capital

6 growth capital · 1 buyout

BGF Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 4 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 4 years for BGF. 2 2020 2 2021 2 2023 1 2024

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • BGF Makes Multi‑Million Pound Growth Investment in Akula Living
    January 8, 2024
    Buyer
    BGF
    Target
    Akula Living
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Yorkshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Growth capital

    BGF has made a multi‑million‑pound growth investment in Akula Living to accelerate the marine‑grade outdoor furniture maker's global expansion. Akula, founded by Tim Appleton and headquartered in Yorkshire, reported £22 million of revenue to 30 September 2023 and will add BGF portfolio representative Becky Odam to its board while Andy Dunkley joins as non‑executive chair.

  • BGF Invests £8.25m in Primary Care Physio
    September 4, 2023
    Buyer
    BGF
    Target
    Primary Care Physio Limited
    Industry
    Healthcare Services
    Location
    West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Growth capital

    BGF has made an £8.25 million minority growth investment in Primary Care Physio Limited (PCP), a UK-based provider of physiotherapy and podiatry services to Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The funding will support PCP's expansion plans and operational scaling — the company currently employs over 300 clinicians and will add a non-executive chair and CFO as it executes its growth strategy.

  • BGF Invests in hedgehog lab as Maven Exits
    April 18, 2023
    Buyer
    BGF
    Target
    hedgehog lab
    Seller
    Maven Investor Partners
    Industry
    IT Services
    Location
    Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
    Type
    Growth capital

    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.

  • BGF Invests £4m in DriveWorks
    March 8, 2021
    Buyer
    BGF
    Target
    DriveWorks
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Cheshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Growth capital

    BGF has invested £4 million in DriveWorks, a Warrington-based provider of design automation and 3D product configuration software. The growth capital will support continued investment in DriveWorks' technology and international expansion to address demand for customised 3D product visualisation.

  • Invenio Business Solutions Acquires LSI Consulting
    February 10, 2021
    Buyer
    Invenio Business Solutions, BGF
    Target
    LSI Consulting
    Industry
    IT Services
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    UK-based Invenio Business Solutions has merged with / acquired US-based LSI Consulting to create an expanded global SAP services organisation. The combined business will operate as a single entity (retaining brands), creating pro forma revenues north of $100m and more than 1,000 employees, with backing from investor BGF and financing support for the deal.

  • BGF Invests £10m in Decora
    June 9, 2020
    Buyer
    BGF
    Target
    Decora
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
    Type
    Growth capital

    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.

  • BGF Invests in Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists
    March 1, 2020
    Buyer
    BGF
    Target
    Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists
    Industry
    Healthcare Services
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Growth capital

    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.

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Healthcare Services Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by BGF. IT Services Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by BGF. Manufacturing Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by BGF. Software Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by BGF. Acquisitions in Massachusetts 1 tracked deal by BGF.

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