Business Growth Fund

Business Growth Fund, established in 2011, is a prominent investor in small and mid-sized businesses, offering patient capital and strategic support to growing companies and ambitious entrepreneurs. As the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in small and medium-sized companies, they have £2.5bn to support businesses across various sectors and regions. With 14 offices, they are closely connected to the businesses they invest in. Boasting a team of over 150 professionals and a network of board-level executives, they aim to drive economic activity by enabling entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and contribute to increased employment, exports, and overall growth. The companies in their portfolio collectively employ close to 50,000 people, highlighting their significant impact on the business landscape.

David Bellis

Investor

Olly Cutting

Investor

David Gammie

Investor

Alex Garfitt

Investor

Harry Jones

Investor

Nigel Rudd

Chairman

James Skade

Investor

Hannah Waters

Investor

Past deals in Scotland

The Paint Shed

Venture Round in 2020
The Paint Shed is a retailer specializing in paint, painting supplies, and decorating tools, catering to independent painters, decorators, and consumers. The company provides a diverse selection of branded trade paints and accessories through both its e-commerce platform and a network of physical stores. This approach allows The Paint Shed to effectively meet the needs of clients across Central Scotland, offering a convenient source for high-quality paint and related products.

Parklands Group

Venture Round in 2018
Parklands Group is an independent care company established in 1993 in Buckie, Scotland. It has grown to become one of the largest providers of care homes in the northern region, managing nearly 300 care placements across eight locations in Moray and Highland. With a workforce of approximately 550 employees, Parklands offers a variety of services, including nursing, personal, and palliative care. These services are available on a permanent basis, as well as for short stays, respite care, or recovery after hospitalization. The company also provides specialized care for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, ensuring tailored support to meet the diverse needs of its residents.

Walker Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2018
Walker Precision Engineering Ltd is a manufacturer of high-precision components and complex parts, primarily serving the aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial sectors. Established in 1979 and located in Glasgow, the company offers a range of services including CNC milling, turning, electrical discharge machining (EDM), grinding, plating, painting, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Additionally, it provides assembly, testing, and design-build project services. Walker Precision Engineering is equipped with modern technology and CAD software, allowing it to deliver a diverse array of quality products at competitive prices to clients in Scotland, England, and Poland.

Walker Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2018
Walker Precision Engineering Ltd is a manufacturer of high-precision components and complex parts, primarily serving the aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial sectors. Established in 1979 and located in Glasgow, the company offers a range of services including CNC milling, turning, electrical discharge machining (EDM), grinding, plating, painting, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Additionally, it provides assembly, testing, and design-build project services. Walker Precision Engineering is equipped with modern technology and CAD software, allowing it to deliver a diverse array of quality products at competitive prices to clients in Scotland, England, and Poland.

Entier

Venture Round in 2017
Entier is Scotland's largest independent contract catering and support services company, headquartered in Aberdeen. The company specializes in delivering high-quality catering, housekeeping, maintenance, and hospitality services to various sectors, including oil and gas, education, and business. Entier operates cafes and provides tailored catering solutions for corporate events, private functions, and weddings, offering bespoke menus that cater to diverse themes and budgets. Their services range from canapés and BBQs to gourmet dining, ensuring that clients receive food options that meet their specific preferences and requirements.

FrontRow Energy Technology Group

Venture Round in 2017
FrontRow Energy Technology Group is a Scottish developer focused on providing upstream oil and gas services aimed at reducing costs and enhancing performance within the energy sector. The company specializes in various aspects of well-related technology, including well intervention systems, completion products, subsea-well access, and well control systems. Additionally, FrontRow emphasizes drilling performance and safety enhancement to address the evolving challenges faced by the oil and gas industry. Through its initiatives, the company seeks to expand its resources and infrastructure while fostering the development of emerging technology companies within the region's energy landscape.

Campion Homes

Private Equity Round in 2016
Campion Homes is a family-owned housebuilder based in Scotland, specializing in the design and construction of both private residential and affordable homes. The company emphasizes the importance of location, seeking to create living spaces that are not only stylish but also energy-efficient and cost-effective to maintain. Its projects range from large, phased developments to individual homes, catering to a diverse clientele. By focusing on quality and sustainability, Campion Homes aims to provide properties that meet the needs of modern living while enhancing the communities in which they are built.

Keenan Recycling

Seed Round in 2015
Keenan Recycling Ltd. specializes in organic waste collection and treatment services across Scotland, serving businesses, private customers, and local authorities. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Turriff, the company collects food and garden waste and processes these materials into BSI accredited compost products. These compost products find applications in agriculture, horticulture, and landscaping. Keenan Recycling's services include food waste collection, shredding, screening, and recycling, contributing to the broader goal of Zero Waste by helping clients enhance recycling rates and comply with environmental legislation. By collaborating with seven local authorities and numerous businesses, Keenan Recycling positively impacts over one million people in Scotland annually, while also addressing the rising costs associated with landfill disposal.
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