BGF injects £6.25m into Christopher Ward
BGF has invested ТЃ6.25m in UK-based watchmaker Christopher Ward.
BGF's investment will support the company's long-term growth strategy, which is mostly focused on expanding market presence and product lines.
Company
Founded in 2005, Christopher Ward is a direct-to-consumer watch brand. The brand specialises in mechanical and quartz watches, designed in the UK and manufactured in Biel, Switzerland. Its current watch collection includes a collaboration with British carmaker Morgan.
With a head office in Maidenhead and a workshop in Biel, the business employs 45 people, processes 22,000 orders per year and generates sales of £10.5m.
People
BGF – James Austin, Daniel Tapson, Elliot Vickerstaff (investors).
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