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 Marketing and advertising

SaleCycle

Venture Round in 2018
SaleCycle is a behavioral marketing company that specializes in helping online retailers enhance customer journeys and increase conversion rates. Founded in 2010, it provides a range of email remarketing solutions designed to recover abandoned sales, gain insights into visitor behavior, and foster customer loyalty. The company serves various industries, including retail, finance, fashion, non-profits, and travel. With a presence in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Singapore, and Australia, SaleCycle supports over 500 businesses, including notable brands such as Ralph Lauren, IKEA, and Virgin Atlantic. Its services encompass live trends, countdown timers, email marketing, promo codes, and progress bars, all aimed at driving online sales and improving customer engagement.

Four Communications

Venture Round in 2015
Four Communications is an independent communications agency based in London, with additional offices in the Gulf region. Founded in 2001, Four has expanded to a workforce of 250 and generates a turnover exceeding £20 million. The agency provides a comprehensive array of services, including public relations, public affairs, community consultation, digital marketing, advertising, and media planning and buying. Four's client base includes a diverse mix of private, public, and third sector organizations, with specialized teams focused on sectors such as property, tourism, culture, and sport. Four Health Communications Limited, a subsidiary of Four Communications Group, specializes in healthcare communications consultancy, offering services in public health, patient advocacy, and medical education, among others, to prominent pharmaceutical clients like Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Gilead Sciences, and Novo Nordisk.

Pureprint

Venture Round in 2015
Award winning print and marketing solutions provider. As leaders in sustainable print production we provide an innovative approach to your communication requirements, integrating the tactile, sensory nature of print, with full cross media communication techniques.

Palmer Hargreaves

Venture Round in 2013
Palmer Hargreaves (UK) Limited is a marketing and advertising agency based in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Germany and Russia. Founded in 1984, the agency specializes in integrated marketing communications, focusing on connecting brands with customers on a global scale. It offers a wide range of services, including advertising, digital communications, direct marketing, brand development, and multi-language and multi-market communications. The agency caters to a diverse clientele, including blue-chip companies across various sectors such as automotive, agriculture, financial services, and manufacturing, enabling them to effectively communicate complex topics and enhance their brand presence.