BGF is delighted to welcome Johnathan Massey to our Talent Network team. Based in Manchester, Johnathan will be focused on cultivating relationships with experienced board directors to provide BGF portfolio companies with access to top non-executive directors and chairs. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNm9Jg7T #talentnetwork #BGF #newappointment #newteam
About us
BGF is the most active and influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK. An established and independent company, we have £2.5bn to support a range of growing companies – early-stage, growth-stage and quoted – across every region and sector in the UK and Ireland. BGF is a minority, non-controlling equity partner with a patient outlook, based on shared, long-term goals with the management teams we back. With a 150+ strong team, BGF offers an unparalleled international network of business leaders, sector experts and board-level non-executives. We also provide in-house support, including chair and senior executive selection and appointments. BGF UK: http://www.bgf.co.uk BGF Ireland: https://www.bgfireland.ie/
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http://www.bgf.co.uk
External link for BGF
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Growth capital, UK business funding, british business, entrepreneurs, Patient capital, and growth funding
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Employees at BGF
Updates
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It was great to see familiar faces and welcome new ones at our female founders’ event in Leeds last week. A special thanks to Linda Nguyenova and Ella Dickson for organising, as well as Maire McKay for representing our Value Creation team at the event. Are you a female founder looking for funding? See if your business meets our requirements here: https://lnkd.in/euB--Eec #femalefounders #growthfunding #scaleups #leadership
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Metric has secured a multi-million-pound investment from BGF to support its continued growth in the US recruitment market. Headquartered in Nottingham, and with offices in London, New York and Florida, the business has built a strong reputation as a specialist search partner for the life sciences and energy/infrastructure sectors. As part of the deal, Andy McRae is joining as non-executive chair bringing a wealth of experience from the recruitment sector. We look forward to working with CEO Joe Jani and the entire team on the next phase of accelerated growth. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gyYGNq7g #recruitment #investment #newdeal #growth #usexpansion
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Fantastic to see BGF's Yorkshire & North East team scooping up not one but two awards at last week's 2024 Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards. We secured Private Equity Team of the Year, as well Deal of the Year (up to £10m) for BGF-backed Operam Education's acquisition of Provision Recruitment. Thanks to https://lnkd.in/ehVaVf3R for hosting and celebrating Yorkshire's vibrant investment and business community. Congratulations to all the winners! ⭐ #YorkshireRainmakers #AwardWinners #Investment Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRMm2bcP
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BGF has completed a new investment in Glacier Energy to build on strong growth and further shape the energy services landscape. The Aberdeen-based business provides products, services, and solutions for industrial and energy markets. Its core capabilities are well-suited to support the energy transition, particularly in hydrogen, carbon capture, and energy storage technologies. Post investment, Glacier Energy plans to invest in its manufacturing capacity, establish a technician training academy, and pursue strategic acquisitions. In addition Glacier has made two new board appointments, with Nick Horler joining as non-executive chair and Mark Ritchie joining as group CFO. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gk7-8tcM #cleanenergy #investment #dealnews #SMEs #growth
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In this episode of The Good Growth podcast, we hear from Will Butler-Adams OBE CEng FRGS FCGI FIMechE, CEO of Brompton Bicycle. Few bikes are as recognisable as the Brompton, with its foldable design favoured by commuters, it makes travelling around cities a breeze. Tune in to learn about their global growth ambitions, how running a business is much like a game of whack-a-mole and why success lies in putting people and planet first. We also cover: - How a chance encounter on a bus led to Will joining the business - Taking the business to £130m turnover without external capital - Why BGF funding provided a comfort blanket to allow Brompton to be more ambitious - The misnomer that companies who care can’t reach billon-pound status - The impact of Brompton’s word-of-mouth marketing - Building an inclusive cycling community to combat loneliness in cities 📺Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eAKDY7PM 🔊Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #podcast #brompton #business #bgfgoodgrowth #investment
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PureCyber Limited a Cardiff-based consultancy firm – has secured a £5 million investment from BGF. Founded in 2016, PureCyber offers affordable, top-tier cybersecurity solutions, making them accessible to a wide range of businesses. Following BGF’s investment, PureCyber plans to expand its client base across the SME market as well as its market share among larger, global enterprises. We're excited to be supporting another innovative Welsh technology business in its next phase of growth! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emX_qJgk #purecyber #welshbusiness #Cardiff #privateequity #growth #investment
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Did you catch Clare Roberts OBE CEO/Founder of Kids Planet on The Good Growth podcast? Tune in for her insights on evolving as a CEO, investing in the right people, managing family business dynamics, and prioritising employee well-being as your business scales. 📺Watch here: https://lnkd.in/evMZj5qx 🔊Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #podcast #bgfgoodgrowth #businessgrowth #familybusiness
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We have been taking time to absorb the devasting news of the loss of Ryan McCabe founder and CEO of BGF-backed Odro who passed away on the 22nd June. We continue to extend our support to Odro's team and non-executive chair Arlene Adams—and are in awe of the courage, vulnerability and leadership they have and continue to show. We have read and observed the thousands of tributes made to Ryan—an exceptional person, inspiring entrepreneur and much-loved leader. It has been a privilege to have known and worked with him closely. We share our deepest condolences to everyone in Ryan's orbit. And above all, to his beloved family.
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Congratulations to Operam Education Group on the successful acquisition of Horizon Teachers. It’s the first acquisition the BGF-backed company has completed in London, but its eighth overall, as part of an ambitious buy and build strategy. The latest deal will extend Operam’s footprint beyond the North and the Midlands, as it looks to strengthen its position in the South East. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eNBqeHHB #acquisition #growth #investment #BGF