BGF is a prominent growth capital investor operating across the United Kingdom and Ireland, providing patient funding to small and mid-sized enterprises.
Portfolio
107
companies
AUM
£3.0B
under management
365 Response
Software provider for patient transport and local authority mobility services.
3sun Group
3sun Group delivers engineering and maintenance services for the energy industry.
AND Digital
AND Digital accelerates digital delivery and helps businesses build internal technology capabilities.
Acro Aircraft Seating
Acro Aircraft Seating designs and manufactures lightweight economy airline seats.
Artus
Artus develops advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units.
Bloom Procurement Services
Bloom Procurement Services operates a public sector procurement marketplace providing managed service solutions.
Boxphish
Boxphish delivers human risk management and cyber security training tools for organisations.
Braidwater
Braidwater designs and constructs residential housing developments across Northern Ireland.
Bramble Energy
Bramble Energy develops printed circuit board fuel cell technology for hydrogen power.
CWC Group
CWC Group delivers specialist care and residential nursing services across Northern Ireland.
Cambridge GaN Devices
Developer of power semiconductor devices using Gallium-Nitride on Silicon technology.
Caristo Diagnostics
Caristo Diagnostics develops AI-assisted tools for cardiac and vascular disease diagnostics.
Celerity
Provider of hybrid cloud and IT managed services.
Centre for Energy Equality
Warrington-based social enterprise tackling fuel poverty and energy inequality.
Ceryx Medical
Ceryx Medical develops next-generation bioelectronic therapies for heart failure.
Cheesecake Energy
Cheesecake Energy develops novel thermal and compressed air energy storage systems for static applications.
Cirrus
Cirrus provides cloud-based contact centre software for digital customer service operations.
Closed Loop Medicine
Closed Loop Medicine develops integrated drug and digital therapeutics to enable precision dosing.
Cronofy
Cronofy provides embedded scheduling infrastructure for businesses globally.
Crêpeaffaire
Crêpeaffaire serves sweet and savoury crêpes, waffles, and beverages across multiple sites in the UK and the Middle East.
Cyted Health
Cyted Health develops gastrointestinal molecular diagnostics for early esophageal disease detection.
Datum360
Datum360 provides an engineering information management software platform for critical asset data.
DefiniGEN
DefiniGEN creates human cell models to support drug discovery and preclinical research.
Desana
Desana operates a global hybrid workspace platform providing on demand access to offices worldwide.
Echion Technologies
Echion Technologies develops niobium anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
Elite Dynamics
Elite Dynamics develops specialist software solutions for holiday parks and marinas.
Elvie
Elvie builds connected health devices designed to improve personal wellbeing for women.
Enhanc3D Genomics
Enhanc3D Genomics develops functional genomics platforms that map the human three dimensional genome to transform therapeutic development.
Enhanced Genomics
Biotechnology company pioneering 3D multi-omics to identify drug targets for common diseases.
Entia
Entia develops remote patient monitoring and blood testing technology for cancer treatment.
Evolve Business Group
Specialist in end-to-end managed network and IT solutions for multi-site businesses.
Firefly
Firefly provides school learning platforms that connect teachers, students and parents.
FluoRok
FluoRok develops sustainable technologies for manufacturing fluorochemicals.
Forefront RF
Forefront RF develops adaptive passive cancellation technology to simplify multi band mobile device design.
Four Communications
Four Communications provides public relations, marketing and media services to corporate and public sector clients.
Gaussion
Gaussion builds magnetic charging technology that improves lithium-ion battery performance.
Genflow
Genflow provides an influencer brand building platform for social media creators.
Giggling Squid
Giggling Squid operates a growing portfolio of Thai restaurants across the UK.
Gousto
Gousto provides a meal kit delivery service for home cooking.
Helio Display Materials
Helio Display Materials creates proprietary perovskite materials to improve screen performance and energy efficiency.
Hicomply
Hicomply provides a software platform that automates information security compliance for small and medium enterprises.
Invenio
Invenio delivers technology solutions and consulting services for global organisations.
KCA Holdings
KCA Holdings provides workforce management software and private cloud services.
KOMI Group
KOMI Group creates and curates engaging digital media content for global audiences.
KYND
KYND provides cyber risk monitoring and intelligence solutions for organisations.
Kagool
Digital agency and Sitecore specialist providing customer experience and web development services.
Keenan Recycling
Keenan Recycling converts commercial organic waste into accredited compost.
Kinomica
Kinomica develops proteomic data science platforms to advance precision cancer treatments.
Kooth
Kooth delivers digital mental health and well-being support for young people.
Kubus
Kubus provides IT infrastructure and cyber security solutions for global enterprises and public sector bodies.
MIP Diagnostics
MIP Diagnostics develops synthetic antibodies for use in diagnostic devices.
MRM Global
MRM Global provides marketing technology for the global drinks and hospitality sector.
Machine Discovery
Machine Discovery develops machine learning technology to accelerate complex simulations and product design.
Maxion Therapeutics
Maxion Therapeutics develops antibody-based biologic drugs for ion channel and GPCR-driven diseases.
Miss Group
Miss Group provides international web hosting and domain registration services.
MoA Technology
MoA Technology develops next-generation herbicides to combat global weed resistance.
Mono Consultants
Mono Consultants delivers network support services for mobile telecoms operators.
Moteefe
Moteefe provides an infrastructure platform for e-commerce brands to manage global on-demand production and fulfilment.
MyLife Digital
MyLife Digital provides a platform for the consensual sharing of personal and professional data.
Nossa Data
Nossa Data provides software that streamlines environmental, social and governance reporting for corporations.
Odro
Odro supplies video interviewing and engagement software to the recruitment sector.
Operational Solutions
Operational Solutions develops counter-drone technologies to secure airspace for airports and major events.
Opus Safety
Opus Safety provides tech-enabled health and safety, HR and occupational health solutions for businesses.
Orbex
Orbex develops space rockets and launch services for small satellites.
OrganOx
OrganOx builds automated perfusion devices to preserve donor livers for transplantation.
Origin Tech
Origin Tech builds satellite-enabled leak detection and trenchless repair technology for the water industry.
Oxbotica
Oxbotica builds universal autonomous driving software for diverse industrial applications.
PMC
PMC delivers technology services and digital solutions to retail and commerce brands globally.
Pathfinder Medical
Medical device company improving outcomes for vascular procedures.
Phlux Technology
Phlux Technology builds advanced infrared sensors for global optical and sensing applications.
PhoreMost
PhoreMost develops targeted therapies for cancer and age related conditions.
PredictImmune
PredictImmune develops prognostic tools for guiding treatment in immune-mediated diseases.
Proventeq
Proventeq provides digital transformation and enterprise content management modernisation services.
PureCyber
PureCyber provides outsourced cyber security solutions and services for businesses.
Purple
Purple builds WiFi and location analytics platforms for physical venues.
ROI
ROI provides website rental technology that helps small businesses generate leads and sales.
ROVOP
ROVOP provides subsea remotely operated vehicle services for the offshore energy industry.
Reactive Technologies
Grid resilience technology company helping operators ensure reliable renewable power systems.
Recite Me
Recite Me provides website accessibility software that removes digital barriers for users worldwide.
Ruroc
Ruroc designs and manufactures protective helmets and gear for action sports enthusiasts.
SPEX Group
SPEX Group develops specialist explosive products and services for the oil and gas industry.
SPOKE
SPOKE provides custom made menswear through a proprietary sizing platform.
Sertec
Sertec manufactures stampings and welded assemblies for the automotive sector.
Shift Bioscience
Shift Bioscience uses generative artificial intelligence models to understand how gene activation can reverse the aging process.
Signify Research
Signify Research delivers specialist market intelligence and research to the global healthcare technology sector.
Stark Software International
Stark provides energy data collection, metering, and analytics services to thousands of organisations.
Sunswap
Sunswap develops zero-emission refrigeration technology for transport fleets.
T-Therapeutics
Developer of next-generation T cell receptor therapeutics for oncology and immunology.
TMT ID
Mobile identity intelligence company providing user verification and fraud prevention solutions.
The Insights Family
The Insights Family delivers market intelligence and consumer trends focused on children and parents.
TidalSense
TidalSense manufactures handheld diagnostic devices that detect chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from normal breathing.
Tribepad
Tribepad develops talent acquisition software for corporate recruitment teams.
Twenty7tec
Twenty7tec provides software that streamlines the mortgage and wealth advice process for UK advisers.
VTL
VTL manufactures precision engineered components for the automotive industry.
ViaNautis
ViaNautis develops a proprietary nanomedicine platform for targeted intracellular drug delivery.
Virtual1
Virtual1 provides wholesale cloud and connectivity services through a scalable aggregated network platform.
Voicescape
Communications software provider for social housing and local authorities.
Wiserfunding
Wiserfunding provides credit risk assessment technology for SME lenders.
Wobble Genomics
Wobble Genomics develops a novel approach to RNA sequencing for biotechnology applications.
Workbooks
Workbooks provides a cloud-based CRM and commercial operations platform for mid-market organisations.
XCD
XCD provides cloud-based human resources and payroll software.
Xercise4Less
Xercise4Less operates large format low cost gym facilities across the UK.
York Mailing
York Mailing provides specialist print production and catalogues for the UK retail sector.
e2e-assure
E2e-assure provides managed threat detection and response services for businesses.
fulfilmentcrowd
fulfilmentcrowd provides cloud-based logistics and fulfilment technology for ecommerce retailers.
hedgehog lab
Hedgehog lab is a digital product consultancy that builds software for global brands.
techspert.io
Techspert.io connects businesses with industry experts through an artificial intelligence platform.
Alex Snodgrass
Investor
Alex brings investment experience from roles at BGF and LDC. Earlier career history includes finance and banking positions at Lloyds Banking Group, Bank of Scotland, and HBOS.
LinkedInJack Teasdale
Investment Director
Jack currently serves as an investor at BGF, following investment roles at Horizon Capital and earlier corporate finance experience at Grant Thornton UK LLP.
LinkedInTim Rea
head of early stage
Pinesh Mehta
Investor
Pinesh brings investment experience from BGF, having previously worked in corporate finance at KPMG.
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Chris Boyes
Investor
Chris is a partner at BGF and holds non-executive director roles across several companies, including Akula and Newett Homes. He brings extensive board-level experience spanning outdoor furniture, property, optics, and engineering services.
LinkedInJohn Eggleston
Ian Downing
Investor
Ian brings portfolio management, non-executive, and board advisory experience from roles at BGF, Gousto, and TickX.
LinkedInJames Syrotiuk
Investor
James is chief financial officer at Medigold Health and previously held partner roles at Heligan Group and Heligan Investments, alongside investor experience at BGF.
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Daniel Tapson
Investor
Daniel brings a decade of private equity experience from BGF and now acts as partner and co-founder at Laminar Growth Partners. He also holds non-executive director and advisory roles across several scale-up companies.
LinkedInHannah Waters
Investor
Hannah brings investment experience from BGF, alongside an extensive background in audit and accounting roles at Grant Thornton.
Alex Garfitt
Investor
Alex is a partner at BGF and holds several non-executive director roles. They also serve as an LPAC board member at Cornerstone VC.
LinkedInDaina Spedding
Investor
Daina brings investment and board-level experience from roles at BGF and Baird Capital, alongside non-executive duties at companies including Brompton Bicycle and Elvie.
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Barry Jackson
Investor
Barry brings investment experience as a regional partner at BGF, alongside multiple non-executive director roles.
LinkedInEuan Baxter
Investor
Euan brings investment and transaction services experience from roles at BGF and KPMG UK, alongside an interim stint at Safehinge Primera.
LinkedInPatrick Graham
Head of BGF for Central Scotland and Northern Ireland
Patrick is a regional partner at BGF, having previously headed the firm's operations for Central Scotland and Northern Ireland. He also holds non-executive director experience across several regional companies.
LinkedInKeith Barclay
Investor
Keith is an investor at BGF, following investment management experience at Souter Investments. He previously worked in corporate finance and legal roles at Blas and Shepherd and Wedderburn.
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James Skade
Investor
James is an investor at BGF and holds non-executive director roles at Plant-Ex Ingredients and United Tooling Solutions. He previously served as a board observer for Amdaris, Molson Group, and Plantforce Rentals.
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Rahul Satsangi
Investor
Rahul serves as a partner at Bowmark Capital. He previously held investment and non-executive roles at BGF, Makers, and Harnham.
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Chris Jones
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Spencer Woods
Investor
Spencer brings investment and portfolio management experience from roles at BGF and Wheatsheaf Group, following earlier advisory work at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Tom McDonnell
Investor
Tom brings private equity and corporate finance experience from roles at CBPE, Business Growth Fund, and KPMG.
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Bethany Shiers
Bethany is an Associate Director at Adamantem Capital, following investment and board observer roles at August Equity.
LinkedInElliot Vickerstaff
James Austin
Investor
Rowan Bird
Investor
Rowan brings investment experience across deep tech, climate, and sustainability. They currently serve as an investor director at BGF, Xampla, DEScycle, and It's Fresh!, alongside board observer and mentoring roles.
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Mark Nunny
Mark serves as an investor at BGF and holds non-executive director roles across several companies.
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Dennis Atkinson
Co-head of early stage
Dennis serves as co-head of early stage investments at BGF and holds investor director roles across several portfolio companies.
LinkedInLinda Nguyenova
Investor
Linda brings investment experience from BGF alongside founding and board roles. She also serves as a board member for Lifted Ventures.
LinkedInAndy McRae
Non-Executive Chair
James Baker
Investor
James works as an investor at BGF and holds non-executive and board observer roles across several companies. He previously gained corporate finance experience at Deloitte UK and BDO UK LLP.
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Josh Bean
Investor
Josh is an investor at BGF and holds non-executive director roles at Citrus-Lime, Evolve, and Eleven Sports Media.
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Jill Williams
Portfolio Manager
Jill brings private equity and portfolio management experience from roles at BGF and Mercia Asset Management.
LinkedInJoanna Smart
portfolio lead
Joanna brings portfolio leadership, advisory, and non-executive experience across multiple organisations, including BGF and NIHR. She currently serves as non-executive chair at Silvia Bio alongside directorships at Ignota Labs, Kinomica, and Entia.
LinkedInLuke Rajah
Investor
Luke brings investing experience from BGF and Ombu Group, alongside operational background from WaveBreak and consulting experience at BCG.
LinkedInLiam Pursall
Investor
Liam co-founded Laminar Growth Partners after holding investment roles at BGF and Foundation Investment Partners. He also served as chief development officer at SCIS Group.
LinkedInCourtney Walker
Investor
Martin Moran
Non-executive chair
Jo Smart
Jo serves as non-executive chair at Silvia Bio and holds board and advisory roles across several life sciences and healthcare organisations, alongside a directorship role at BGF and the NIHR i4i programme directorship.
Paddy Graham
Investor
Paddy serves as regional partner at BGF, following previous leadership roles covering Scotland and Northern Ireland. He also holds non-executive director experience across multiple companies including Braidwater.
Hannah King
Investor
Hannah is an investor at BGF covering Wales and the South West, holding investor director roles at PureCyber Limited and Character.com alongside board observer positions.
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Edwin Davies
Investor
Edwin is an investor at BGF covering the South West and South Wales. He also serves as a board director across several companies.
LinkedInDuncan Wade
Investor
Duncan works as an investor at BGF and holds non-executive director roles at PMC, Twenty7tec, and Christopher Ward. He previously served as managing director at BCMS and corporate development director at The Marketing Practice.
LinkedInCat Dilloway
Investor
Cat brings investment and credit experience from roles at BGF, Maven Capital Partners, Innovate UK, and Investec.
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Harry Kernick
Investor
Harry is an investor at BGF, following previous roles at PwC and Douse Associates.
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Louis Hall
Investor
Louis serves as an investor at BGF and holds board observer roles at Kubus and Plant-Ex Ingredients. He previously spent three years at Grant Thornton UK in transaction advisory services and audit.
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Elena Kovalikhina
Investor
Elena is an investor at BGF and holds board observer roles across several portfolio companies, including Rapidrop, Signify Research and Civiteq. She previously served as a non-executive director and board observer at Whistl UK.
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Georgie Stratton
Georgie works on the investment team at BGF. Previously, she held roles in management at PwC and business development at Burges Salmon and M+W Group.
LinkedInSeb Saywood
Partner
Andy Gregory
CEO
Andy brings investment and executive experience from roles at BGF, Livingbridge, and Key Capital Partners. He currently serves as chief executive officer at BGF.
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Matthew Connor
Investor
Matthew is an investor at BGF and holds non-executive director roles across several companies, including Wiserfunding and Genflow.
LinkedInDylan Kaye
Investor
Dylan is an investor at BGF, following previous roles in origination at the firm and as a research and development analyst at Houlihan Lokey. He also serves as a board observer for EvoDental and Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel.
LinkedInStephen Welton
Executive Chair
Paul Stevens
Head of Quoted Investments
Paul brings investment experience from roles at BGF and Octopus Investments. He also serves as a director at TalentCoach.
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Chris Hodges
Investor
Chris brings private equity experience, holding directorships at Caledonia Private Capital and BGF alongside non-executive roles at Cooke Optics and AIR-serv.
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Jessica Zoutsos
Jessica serves as a partner at Penrose Capital Partners and director at Leancrest, alongside roles as chief executive of Capitalex and investment advisor at Northern Gritstone. She also holds non-executive directorships at Apex Airspace and Alacrity Law.
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Mike Sibson
Investor
Mike is an investor at BGF and brings extensive non-executive experience across several companies. He currently serves as chair at Sulmara, director at Duack, and non-executive director at Spex Group Holdings.
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George Tsangarides
George is a partner at Athanasia Investments. He previously held investment roles at Coniston Capital, Business Growth Fund, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
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Thomas McDonnell
Thomas brings investment and corporate finance experience from roles at CBPE, Business Growth Fund, and KPMG Corporate Finance.
Richard Pugh
Investor
Richard is an investor at BGF and serves as a non-executive director across several companies.
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Ben Kirby
Investor
Ben brings investment and venture experience from roles at Ethos Partners, Coniston Capital, and BGF.
LinkedInJon Simon
Investor
Jon brings investment experience from Downing LLP and BGF, alongside banking background with Lloyds and Bank of Scotland.
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Dan Tapson
Investor
Dan brings private equity experience from a decade at BGF and currently serves as partner and co-founder at Laminar Growth Partners. He also holds non-executive director and advisory roles with various companies.
Lucy Edwardes-Jones
Investor
Elle Swire
Investor
Elle is an investor at BGF, following corporate finance experience at EY and audit roles at Deloitte.
LinkedInThe Warrington-based enterprise will use the capital to expand advisory services and commercialise grid innovation products.
"We set out from day one to create a purpose-driven enterprise that made the clean energy transition fair, inclusive and accessible to all. It’s our firm view that no community should be left behind as we strive for a net-zero future."
Cross-Border Impact Ventures led the round, which will fund international expansion and product development.
"We’re still diagnosing in the twenty-first century with a test invented in the 1800s, and one that needs specialist equipment and training most of the world doesn’t have access to. Lower-income and minority communities pay the price for that first. That’s the gap we want to close at TidalSense, and the NHS is the first place we’re doing it,"
The funding round was co-led by BGF and AlbionVC to support commercial deployment of its magnetic charging systems.
"The race everyone's watching is about computer chips — but the real prize is the battery. The battery decides whether the giant computers behind AI can keep running. Whether a drone can stay in the sky. Whether a satellite survives out in space. Every battery faces a physics ceiling, and we move that ceiling,"
BGF has backed the water technology provider with new funding to accelerate product development and overseas expansion.
"In 2019, we set out on a mission to become water industry innovators by blending technology and engineering to drive down water loss and protect the environment."
The investment was led by BGF to accelerate product development and international growth.
"Our mission is simple: give mid-market organisations an integrated platform that works the way their business works – without the complexity, hidden costs or bolt-ons that often come through alternative providers. BGF’s backing helps us move faster, while staying true to the customer-first philosophy that sets us apart."