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BGF
BGF was set up to address the SME funding gap in the UK. We now back hundreds of companies across a variety of investment stages, sectors and regions—with a well-capitalised, evergreen balance sheet of £3bn.
Their mission
We aim to support a large, diverse portfolio of businesses to fulfil their growth ambitions, while contributing to the economic resilience of the country. We strive to help companies scale the right way: through shared values of leading well, growing sustainably, taking thoughtful steps, keeping broad minds, and going further together. We call this good growth.
Their standards
BGF is dedicated to supporting good growth in entrepreneurial businesses. Reflecting our long-standing commitment to this mission, BGF is a certified UK B Corp, a member of the Diversity VC Standard, and a signatory of both the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and the Investing in Women Code.
Their approach to investing
We’re different by design. We offer a unique combination of multi-sector expertise, national coverage, and extensive value creation support. We partner with founders and management teams to add value beyond our investments, without taking control. And unlike traditional private equity, we’re long-term investors, helping businesses achieve the right exit, at the right time.
Their track record
Since 2011, we’ve helped grow the likes of Bramble Energy, Amdaris, St Pierre Groupe and Kids Planet, and launched BGF in the Republic of Ireland. Our investment model has since gained global momentum, with Canadian and Australian BGFs being set up in 2018 and 2020, respectively. Here in the UK, we’re backed by Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and Standard Chartered.