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.

Dennis Atkinson

Investor

Mark Bryant

Head of Manufacturing

Nick Holder

Investor

Harry Jones

Investor

Mark Nunny

Investor

Paul Oldham

Regional Director South & member of Executive Committee

James Skade

Investor

Stephen Welton

Founder,CEO

Past deals in United Kingdom

Spoke London

Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Spoke London is a privately held company that provides better fitting, better looking men's clothes, sold exclusively online.

Spoke London

Series B in 2019
Spoke London is a privately held company that provides better fitting, better looking men's clothes, sold exclusively online.

Parklands Group

Venture Round in 2018
Parklands Group is an independent care home provider based in Buckie, United Kingdom, established in 1993. It is recognized as one of the largest independent care providers in northern Scotland, operating eight locations across Moray and Highland, with nearly 300 care placements available. The organization employs around 550 staff members who deliver a variety of services, including nursing, personal, palliative, and respite care. Parklands Group caters to diverse needs, offering both permanent accommodations and short-term care options, such as holiday breaks and recovery stays following hospitalization. The company also provides specialized care for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, ensuring tailored support for residents within local communities.

Pharmacy2U

Venture Round in 2018
Pharmacy2U Ltd. operates as an online pharmacy in the United Kingdom. The company offers a range of products that covers various treatments, medicines, health and beauty products, and more; and online NHS repeat prescription services. It also offers online doctor consultation services in the areas of trichomoniasis, situational anxiety, psoriasis, and heartburn; and online private prescription services. The company was formerly known as Pharmacy 2U Limited and changed its name to Pharmacy2U Ltd. in March 2010. Pharmacy2U Ltd. was founded in 1999 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Braidwater

Venture Round in 2018
Braidwater offers a fresh approach to building new homes in Northern Ireland; an approach based on understanding what homebuyers really want in a new home and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality, value and a personal service that is second to none.

European Braking Systems

Venture Round in 2017
European Braking Systems Ltd, established in 1995 and based in Manchester, England, specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of air brake and vehicle control systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of components, including friction materials, brake discs, and complete braking systems such as Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Electronic Braking Systems (EBS). These products are designed to enhance braking responsiveness and safety for clients in the automotive industry.

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.

Milk VFX

Venture Round in 2017
Academy and BAFTA award-winning independent VFX company. We create innovative sequences for high end television & feature films. Based in London & Wales.

Pharmacy2U

Venture Round in 2017
Pharmacy2U Ltd. operates as an online pharmacy in the United Kingdom. The company offers a range of products that covers various treatments, medicines, health and beauty products, and more; and online NHS repeat prescription services. It also offers online doctor consultation services in the areas of trichomoniasis, situational anxiety, psoriasis, and heartburn; and online private prescription services. The company was formerly known as Pharmacy 2U Limited and changed its name to Pharmacy2U Ltd. in March 2010. Pharmacy2U Ltd. was founded in 1999 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Wales Environmental

Seed Round in 2016
Wales Environmental is a liquid waste management and drainage company. Since 1980, Wales Environmental Group has been dedicated to the effective waste management of liquids. The company also specializes in all aspects of drainage work, ranging from the smallest domestic drainage problems through to large/commercial contracts and maintenance programmes for a wide range of clients.

Pharmacy2U

Series A in 2016
Pharmacy2U Ltd. operates as an online pharmacy in the United Kingdom. The company offers a range of products that covers various treatments, medicines, health and beauty products, and more; and online NHS repeat prescription services. It also offers online doctor consultation services in the areas of trichomoniasis, situational anxiety, psoriasis, and heartburn; and online private prescription services. The company was formerly known as Pharmacy 2U Limited and changed its name to Pharmacy2U Ltd. in March 2010. Pharmacy2U Ltd. was founded in 1999 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Braidwater

Venture Round in 2015
Braidwater offers a fresh approach to building new homes in Northern Ireland; an approach based on understanding what homebuyers really want in a new home and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality, value and a personal service that is second to none.

Lcv Hire Solution

Venture Round in 2015
Lcv Hire Solution hires provides light commercial vehicles to businesses in the United Kingdom.

Cussins

Venture Round in 2014
Cussins Ltd. is a home development company based in Alnwick, United Kingdom, established in 1922. The company specializes in creating a diverse portfolio of residential properties, including luxury city apartments, rural developments, and sensitive conversions of listed buildings. With a commitment to quality and attention to detail, Cussins designs each home to suit its location and the needs of modern homeowners. Over its 90-year history, the company has built more than 50,000 houses across the North East of England, ensuring that all properties are meticulously planned and constructed by a skilled in-house team. The brand is recognized for its superb craftsmanship and dedication to delivering well-designed homes in exceptional locations.

UKCloud

Venture Round in 2014
UKCloud Ltd operates multi-cloud platforms specifically designed to provide cloud services for the UK public sector. The company offers Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions that assist clients with data center management, cloud migration, data protection, software-as-a-service integration, application development, collaboration, and big data analytics. UKCloud is committed to delivering choice and flexibility through secure and reliable cloud technology, aiming to transform IT delivery for public services. Established in 2011 and formerly known as Skyscape Cloud Services Ltd, UKCloud changed its name in August 2016. The company is headquartered in Farnborough, with an additional office in Corsham, United Kingdom.

Wear Inns

Venture Round in 2012
Wear Inns Limited acquires and manages a chain of pubs in Yorkshire and the North East of England. Its pubs offer breakfast and coffee, chips, burgers, tapas, meals, and other food products; and cocktails, beers, wines, champagne, and other drinks. Wear Inns Limited was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Castle Eden, United Kingdom. The company operates pubs in Ashington, Barnsley, Billingham, Chester Le Street, East Boldon, Gateshead, Grimsby, Houghton Le Spring, Morpeth, Newcastle, Sheffield, Shipley, South Shields, Stanley, Sunderland, Washington, Wakefield, Wetherby, Whickham, Whitley Bay, and York.