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.

Tireni Ajilore

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Dennis Atkinson

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Aaron Baker

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James Baker

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Keith Barclay

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Euan Baxter

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Josh Bean

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Simon Blackaby

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Chris Boyes

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Graham Clarke

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Olly Cutting

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Rhys Davenport

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Edwin Davies

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John Devine

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Ned Dorbin

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Fiona Dornan

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Ian Downing

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Lucy Edwardes-Jones

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David Gammie

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Alex Garfitt

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Gemma Hamilton

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Nathan Heath

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Joe Higgins

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Nick Holder

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Tom Horton

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Rob Johnson

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Harry Jones

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Chris Jones

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Kamel Kasem

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Zahir Kasmani

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Elena Kovalikhina

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Aoife McAdam

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Thomas McDonnell

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Valerie McGrane

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Pinesh Mehta

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Chris Morgan

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Mark Nunny

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Guy Pope

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Richard Pugh

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Liam Pursall

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Tim Rea

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Nigel Rudd

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Rahul Satsangi

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Sebastian Saywood

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Lauren Sharpe

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Bethany Shiers

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James Skade

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Joanne Smith

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Alex Snodgrass

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Daina Spedding

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Georgina Stratton

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Adele Sung

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Mark Sykes

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James Syrotiuk

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Daniel Tapson

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Jack Teasdale

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Elliot Vickerstaff

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Hannah Waters

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Spencer Woods

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Past deals in Children

Miracle Design & Play

Venture Round in 2024
Miracle Design & Play is a UK-based company specializing in the design and installation of playgrounds for children. They cater to various sectors including housebuilding, construction, holiday parks, childcare providers, and local authorities, ensuring safe, fun, and imaginative outdoor play areas tailored to specific needs.

The Insights Family

Venture Round in 2024
The Insights Family is a global leader in kids, parents, and family market intelligence. It provides behavioral and attitudinal data tools and operates a self-built platform that collects and analyzes insights from children, teenagers, and parents across multiple countries and sectors. Using a standardized methodology and a proprietary framework, the company delivers real-time market intelligence across 28 verticals to help brands, agencies, and content creators track preferences, evaluate engagement trends, and refine strategies. Its technology supports both proprietary and client data, translating insights into accessible business guidance.

Tigers Childcare

Venture Round in 2021
Tigers Childcare is dedicated to providing high-quality early education and care for children aged 4 months to 13 years. The company focuses on creating stimulating and progressive learning environments that promote interactive experiences. In addition to preschool care, Tigers Childcare offers after-school programs and various educational services designed to support children's development and help them reach their full potential.

Antser Group

Venture Round in 2021
Antser Group is a leading provider of expert witness services primarily focused on the children’s social care sector, offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include direct work with children, compliance assistance, transformation strategies, training, and technology support. The company utilizes its expertise to address critical challenges within the care sector, striving to improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals. Among its innovative offerings is a virtual reality program designed to enhance the skills of those who support these at-risk populations. Additionally, Antser develops self-serve software that enables organizations to analyze local, regional, and national trends, facilitating informed decision-making and proactive planning to better deliver essential services to children, families, and adults in need.

Bambino Mio

Private Equity Round in 2021
Bambino Mio is a manufacturer of baby care products focused on creating long-lasting, stylish, and affordable reusable nappies suitable for babies from birth to potty training. The company is dedicated to reducing plastic waste associated with disposable products and offers a diverse range of items, including reusable nappies, baby accessories, swimwear, and potty training essentials. By providing these eco-friendly alternatives, Bambino Mio enables parents to minimize waste while ensuring comfort and affordability for their children.

Character.com

Venture Round in 2021
Character.com is a retailer of character-themed clothing and accessories geared toward children, offering products such as kids' pajamas, apparel, homeware, and school essentials featuring characters from popular cartoons, comics, and movies.

Kids Planet

Venture Round in 2019
Kids Planet offers high-quality nursery care and education for children across the United Kingdom. It provides a safe, purpose-built environment where children are actively encouraged to explore, learn, interact with others, and enjoy their surroundings.

Hoop

Series A in 2018
Hoop is a mobile application that helps families discover and book child-focused experiences. The app personalizes event and class recommendations based on a child’s age, location, and interests, making it easier for parents to find suitable activities. It serves families across the United Kingdom and supports a marketplace of more than five thousand participating businesses offering kids’ events and classes. The platform aims to help children laugh, learn and make new friends through curated experiences, and has earned recognition from Apple as one of the Best Apps of the Year for two consecutive years.

Kids Planet

Venture Round in 2018
Kids Planet offers high-quality nursery care and education for children across the United Kingdom. It provides a safe, purpose-built environment where children are actively encouraged to explore, learn, interact with others, and enjoy their surroundings.

Hoop

Seed Round in 2017
Hoop is a mobile application that helps families discover and book child-focused experiences. The app personalizes event and class recommendations based on a child’s age, location, and interests, making it easier for parents to find suitable activities. It serves families across the United Kingdom and supports a marketplace of more than five thousand participating businesses offering kids’ events and classes. The platform aims to help children laugh, learn and make new friends through curated experiences, and has earned recognition from Apple as one of the Best Apps of the Year for two consecutive years.

Kids Planet

Venture Round in 2016
Kids Planet offers high-quality nursery care and education for children across the United Kingdom. It provides a safe, purpose-built environment where children are actively encouraged to explore, learn, interact with others, and enjoy their surroundings.

ToucanBox

Venture Round in 2016
ToucanBox delivers monthly boxes of educational activities for children aged 3-8. Each box contains materials for multiple projects, instructions, and a reading book, covering diverse topics to inspire learning and skill development.

Trunki

Private Equity Round in 2013
Trunki designs and distributes innovative travel products for children. Established in 2006, the company offers a range of products including ride-on suitcases, backpacks, car seats, child reins, travel pillows, and accessories like lunch bags and drink bottles.

Magmatic

Private Equity Round in 2013
Magmatic Ltd designs and distributes children’s travel products.
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