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BGF (Business Growth Fund)

Brompton Bicycle produces folding bikes and accessories
BGF makes GBP 19m minority investment in Brompton Bicycle

Transaction marks London-based foldable bike manufacturer’s first capital raise to accelerate international growth

  • Expansion
  • 16 May 2023
Andy Gregory of BGF
GP Profile: BGF to deploy GBP 500m-plus per year for minority growth deals with entrepreneurs

UK and Ireland-based growth investor remains committed to filling a market gap for founders who want flexibility and control

  • GPs
  • 23 March 2023
Bakeries and bread products
BGF reaps 9.6x money, 85% IRR on St Pierre trade sale

Sale of UK bakery operator to Mexican Grupo Bimbo comes after a four-year holding period

  • Exits
  • 28 October 2022
Andy Gregory of BGF
BGF announces changes in leadership

CIO Andy Gregory to head UK growth investor as Stephen Welton is made non-executive chair

  • People
  • 19 July 2022
Net zero and carbon neutral concept
Bowmark backs Cornwall Insight buyout

BGF exits energy markets consultancy following minority stake investment in 2017

  • Exits
  • 27 June 2022
Chris Nixon with Paddy Graham and John Devine of BGF
BGF appoints two investors for Central Scotland team

Devine and Nixon join a team of five investors working across both BGF's Edinburgh and Belfast offices

  • People
  • 04 November 2021
Chatbots and artificial intelligence
Livingbridge buys majority stake in VC-backed Semafone

Octopus Ventures and BGF exit the data security and compliance software developer

  • Buyouts
  • 30 June 2021
Digital identification software and cybersecurity
BGF-backed TIG bolts on ThirdSpace

Acquisition of the cybersecurity and identity firm is backed by BGF and Santander Growth Capital

  • Expansion
  • 05 March 2021
PVC doors and windows
BGF invests in Leeds company Northern Building Plastics

GP's backing will help the company expand its service, delivery capability, and product range

  • Expansion
  • 05 March 2021
Lawyers and corporate attorneys
Phoenix invests in Setfords Law; BGF exits

Phoenix will acquire a majority stake in the legal network; BGF invested £3.75m in Setfords in 2016

  • Buyouts
  • 03 March 2021
Dialysis machines and medical equipment
BGF sells Renal Services

During BGF's holding period, James Buckley joined the company as non-executive chairman

  • Exits
  • 04 February 2021
Fundraising in pounds sterling
BGF invests more than £380m in 2020

BGF exited 20 businesses in 2020 with an average money multiple of 1.9x and an aggregate IRR of 26%

  • GPs
  • 28 January 2021
CSN Care Group is a home care business
BGF invests £4m in CSN

For the year ending on 31 March 2020, the company generated £1.6m in EBITDA, from revenues of £27.1m

  • Expansion
  • 21 January 2021
Call centres
BGF invests in Cirrus

NatWest Growth Capital will provide a loan to support the contact centre company

  • Expansion
  • 13 January 2021
People moves and promotions
Edge hires Andrews as CIO

Simon Andrews joins from BGF where he was an early-stage investor; prior to that, he worked at Octopus Ventures

  • People
  • 11 January 2021
ICEye runs a network of imaging satellites
Octopus, BGF lead $24m round for Orbex

Existing investors High-Tech Gründerfonds, Heartcore Capital and Elecnor also participated

  • Early-stage
  • 11 December 2020
Kris Isherwood of BGF
BGF appoints Isherwood and Strang to board

Kris Isherwood is currently CFO of Eight Roads and Jim Strang is chairman of Hamilton Lane

  • People
  • 10 December 2020
Big data companies
BGF takes minority in Datum360

Datum360's fresh funding will be used to accelerate growth and address market demand

  • Expansion
  • 25 November 2020
Wood flooring panels
BGF invests £8m in UK Flooring Direct

Keith Pacey is currently chair at UK Flooring Direct and will continue in this role

  • Expansion
  • 19 November 2020
Gousto is food-box delivery company
BGF, Perwyn et al. in £25m round for unicorn Gousto

Latest funding will be used for the development of Gousto's two new fulfilment centres and accelerate investment in automation

  • Expansion
  • 02 November 2020
Gin and tonic
BGF sells stake in Chase Distillery

BGF bought a minority stake in the gin and vodka producer in 2017

  • Exits
  • 27 October 2020
Fiona Dornan of BGF
BGF appoints Dornan in central Scotland and Northern Ireland team

A chartered accountant, Fiona Dornan has previousy held positions at PwC and Standard Life

  • People
  • 23 October 2020
Apps with responsive design
BGF invests £6.8m in Appnovation

Both CBGF and BGF made initial investments in Appnovation in July 2019 totalling £8.8m

  • Expansion
  • 29 September 2020
Specialist vehicles and customisation
BGF invests £3m in 365 Response

BGF's investment will be used to accelerate the development of the technology platform

  • Expansion
  • 21 September 2020
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