Business Growth Fund

Business Growth Fund is an influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses. It was set up in 2011 to offer growing companies and ambitious entrepreneurs patient capital and strategic support. With 14 offices, they are close and relevant to the businesses they invest in. They have grown to a team of 150+ and a network that’s made up of one of the largest pools of board-level executives. Collectively, the companies in their portfolio employ close to 50,000 people. They want to see more entrepreneurs using their capital not only to scale-up their own business but also, collectively, to drive economic activity and with it increase employment, exports, and growth.

Tireni Ajilore

Investor

Dennis Atkinson

Investor

James Baker

Investor

Aaron Baker

Investor

Keith Barclay

Investor

Euan Baxter

Investor

Josh Bean

Investor

David Bellis

Investor

Tim Bittleston

Chairman

Chris Boyes

Investor

Graham Clarke

Investor

Olly Cutting

Investor

Rhys Davenport

Investor

John Devine

Investor

Ned Dorbin

Investor

Fiona Dornan

Investor

Ian Downing

Investor

Lucy Edwardes-Jones

Investor

Isabella Fox

Investor

Alex Garfitt

Investor

Paddy Graham

Investor

Gemma Hamilton

Investor

Nathan Heath

Investor

Joe Higgins

Investor

Nick Holder

Investor

Tom Horton

Investor

Rob Johnson

Investor

Chris Jones

Investor

Kamel Kasem

Investor

Zahir Kasmani

Investor

Elena Kovalikhina

Investor

Aoife McAdam

Investor

Thomas McDonnell

Investor

Valerie McGrane

Investor

Pinesh Mehta

Investor

Chris Morgan

Investor

Chris Nixon

Investor

Guy Pope

Investor

Richard Pugh

Investor

Liam Pursall

Investor

Sebastian Saywood

Investor

Lauren Sharpe

Investor

Bethany Shiers

Investor

James Skade

Investor

Joanne Smith

Investor

Daina Spedding

Investor

Georgina Stratton

Investor

Adele Sung

Investor

Daniel Tapson

Investor

Jack Teasdale

Investor

Hannah Waters

Investor

Spencer Woods

Investor

Past deals in Scotland

Scottish Dental Care Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Scottish Dental Care offers a full range of NHS, private and cosmetic dental treatments, including all aspects of dental implant and reconstructive dentistry, together with short-term orthodontics and facial aesthetic treatments across its clinics.

Desana

Seed Round in 2021
Desana Network Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Scotland, develops software that provides on-demand access to a global network of flexible workspaces. Originally known as Shoal Community Ltd, the company rebranded in January 2019 to better reflect its mission. As the nature of office space usage evolves, Desana addresses the inefficiencies of traditional office leases that often result in wasted resources. By offering a solution that enables companies to reduce reliance on inflexible office arrangements, Desana aims to enhance workforce efficiency and employee satisfaction, allowing individuals to work wherever and whenever they need.

Walker Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2018
Walker Precision Engineering Ltd is a high-precision manufacturing company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 1979. The company specializes in a range of machining services, including CNC milling, turning, and electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as grinding, plating, painting, and non-destructive testing (NDT). In addition, Walker Precision Engineering offers assembly and testing services, alongside design and build project services. It serves various sectors, including defense, telecommunications, aerospace, optronics, space, and nuclear markets across Scotland, England, and Poland. The company's modern facility is equipped with advanced technology and CAD software, enabling the production of precision equipment and complex parts, supported by a skilled team of technicians dedicated to delivering high-quality products at competitive prices.

Walker Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2018
Walker Precision Engineering Ltd is a high-precision manufacturing company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 1979. The company specializes in a range of machining services, including CNC milling, turning, and electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as grinding, plating, painting, and non-destructive testing (NDT). In addition, Walker Precision Engineering offers assembly and testing services, alongside design and build project services. It serves various sectors, including defense, telecommunications, aerospace, optronics, space, and nuclear markets across Scotland, England, and Poland. The company's modern facility is equipped with advanced technology and CAD software, enabling the production of precision equipment and complex parts, supported by a skilled team of technicians dedicated to delivering high-quality products at competitive prices.

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 across various sectors, including oil and gas, education, and business. Additionally, Entier caters to corporate events, private functions, and weddings, offering customized menus that accommodate diverse themes and budgets. Their culinary offerings range from canapés and BBQs to gourmet dining experiences, ensuring a tailored service to meet the needs of their clients.

Environmental Essentials

Venture Round in 2016
Environmental Essentials Ltd. specializes in asbestos management services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions designed to ensure safety and compliance in various sectors, including education, construction, healthcare, retail, and demolition. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices in Scotland, North Wales, Chesterfield, Yorkshire, Bristol, and Surrey. Its services include asbestos surveys, data management, removal management, analytical monitoring, site reoccupation, bulk identification, strategic risk management, mobile laboratory services, consulting, training, and the use of an asbestos Web tracker. Environmental Essentials aims to provide practical and cost-effective solutions to make asbestos management a straightforward process for its clients.

Morphcostumes

Venture Round in 2014
Morph Costumes is a Fancy dress and costumes have always been a big part of Their lives. It started as children, when Their parents used to dress us up for the annual town fair. Nowadays this may be considered child abuse but even at that young age They loved the response and attention that They got, the new friends They made and They worked out that fancy dress costumes made life a bit more fun. While at University it was much the same but with the addition of a bit of booze. However, They got more and more hacked off with the poor quality of the costumes so usually They made Their own.
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