BGF (Business Growth Fund), est. 2011, provides growth capital & scaleup support for SMEs via minority stakes. £2.5bn balance sheet. Team: 127 (incl. 33 partners). £4bn+ deployed across 600+ companies, 200+ exits. Portfolio: 3 unicorns (Paddle, Touchlight, Gousto). Notable: GoCardless, Elvie, OrganOx. 2024: £489m across 47 new investments. Committed £3bn deployment 2025-2030.
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Investment Thesis
BGF provides growth capital for small-to-mid-sized UK/Ireland businesses via minority, non-controlling stakes. Invests across deep tech, life sciences, private growth businesses & small-cap quoted companies, all sectors. Growth-stage cheques £3-30m; early-stage £3-10m. Specialist focus: deep tech & life sciences. Tech & life sciences cited as 2025 growth areas. 75% of investments outside London/SE England. Patient capital model, typically 3-7yr holds.
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