Foresight Group is an alternative asset manager with a strong 30-year track record and specific expertise in environmental and solar infrastructure and private equity. Foresight Group is a leading independent infrastructure and private equity investment manager which has been managing investment funds on behalf of institutions and retail clients for 30 years. With current assets under management of over £2.2 billion, raised from the UK and international private and high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pension funds and other institutional investors, Foresight strives to generate increasing dividends and capital appreciation for its investors over the long term. Foresight has offices in UK, USA, Italy, and Australia.

YFM Equity Partners LLP is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in investments in growth capital, recapitalization, development, expansion, management buy outs, and management buyins. The firm seeks to invest in mid and late venture, mature, and emerging growth companies. It seeks to invest in firms which are not involved in primary industries. The firm invests in small and medium sized entrepreneurs (SMEs) and companies across a range of sectors and has a particular interest in energy, materials, manufacturing, consumer staples, consumer electronics, healthcare, financials, business services, information technology, telecommunications, utility, software and services, internet, computer hardware, computers and peripherals, electronic equipments, instruments and components, retail roll-outs, utilities, consumer brands, and companies with proprietary technology. It seeks to invest in companies based in United Kingdom including; South-West, Yorkshire with a focus on North Yorkshire; South Yorkshire; West Yorkshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Humberside, and North Lincolnshire. The firm also seeks to invest in North West region with a focus on England including Cheshire, Cornwall, Cumbria, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside. It also invests in the United States. It seeks to invest between £0.1 million ($0.19 million) and £10 million ($14.51 million) of equity in companies with sales value between £5 million ($0.19 million) and €50 million ($71.36 million). The firm seeks to provide £10 million ($16.13 million) for late stage and buyout investments. It seeks to take Board membership in its portfolio company. The firm prefers to hold majority stake. It seeks to exit its investments within five years through sale or listing. YFM Equity Partners Limited was founded in 1982 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom with additional offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Sheffield in United Kingdom.

IP Group's core business is the creation of value for its shareholders and partners through the commercialisation of intellectual property originating from research intensive institutions. Their strength lies in managing this process from finding suitable intellectual property to commercialise to either helping develop businesses and create value out of them, or identifying and establishing appropriate commercial partnerships to do so. IP Group's extensive expertise in this area combined with its inside knowledge of both industry and finance have enabled the group to create a formidable track record of consistently delivering excellent results for their companies, for their partners and for their shareholders.

JamJar Investments is a venture capital firm focused on investing in high-growth consumer brand businesses in digital and non-tech sectors. With expertise gained from taking innocent from inception to acquisition by Coca Cola for over half a billion pounds, the company understands the journey of entrepreneurs and provides solutions to their challenges. Founded by the innocent drinks founders, JamJar invests in European businesses, particularly in consumer services, products, technology, and food and drink sectors. The firm typically invests between £0.15 million and £1 million in initial rounds, with a willingness to continue investing in subsequent rounds. Based in London, United Kingdom, JamJar Investments leverages its operational, commercial, and brand experience to support entrepreneurs through the highs and lows of business growth.

Endless LLP is a private equity firm specializing in equity investments and acquisitions in special situations such as the acquisition of non-core businesses from larger groups with financial or operational difficulties, growth capital, management buyouts, refinancing, and financial restructuring. It does not invest in startups, speculative investment in listed securities and consultancy business. The firm does not have any sector specifications but targets property assets, retail, manufacturing and other key regional industries including data processing and outsourced services, services outsourcing, pharmaceuticals, food products, distribution, printing services, engineering services, paper packaging, and printing and writing paper . The firm seeks to invest in turnarounds in middle market companies. It seeks to invest small and medium enterprises headquartered in the United Kingdom including Yorkshire, London, North West of England, and Midlands. The firm invests between £0.25 million ($0.38 million) and £80 million ($121.49 million) of its own capital in companies with turnover of between £10 million ($15.19 million) and £1000 million ($1518.68 million). Within buyouts and turnarounds, it makes equity investments between £1 million ($1.52 million) and £20 million ($30.37 million). It also participates in underperforming investments of other private equity houses through acquisition of the investments and turnaround support. It typically holds its investments for a period of three years but may also consider shorter and longer periods. Endless LLP was founded on December 16, 2005 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom with additional offices in Manchester, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom; and Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Firestartr assists promising digital entrepreneurs in advancing their companies from seed stage to Series A and beyond. In addition to providing capital, Firestartr leverages its founders' entrepreneurial successes and extensive operational experience within leading technology firms to foster sustainable growth in its portfolio. The firm's deep domain expertise, coupled with a robust network of advisors, allows it to facilitate meaningful connections and deliver hands-on support, helping companies navigate critical stages of development effectively.

CDC Group, established in 1948, is the UK's Development Finance Institution, fully owned by the UK government's Department for International Development. As the world's oldest DFI, CDC focuses on fostering business development in Africa and South Asia, aiming to create jobs and improve living conditions in some of the poorest regions. The institution invests strategically in areas where the private sector is underdeveloped and job opportunities are limited, targeting sectors such as manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure, financial services, construction, health, and education. Through its portfolio, CDC has supported numerous investee businesses, significantly contributing to job creation and local tax revenues, thereby making a substantial impact on the economies and communities it serves.

They help companies to identify appropriate sources of finance, engage with funders and secure the investment they need to grow their business. They work closely with their portfolio companies to strengthen their management teams, make connections and accelerate growth. Their work also involves aiming to increase the supply of finance for businesses in Scotland. they want to help Scottish SMEs with growth and export potential to get this finance. Apart from supporting Scottish businesses, they also work with UK and international investors. This includes working with business angels, angel syndicates, venture capital groups and corporate investors. They operate across Scotland in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Because their work supports and stimulates the SME funding market in Scotland, what they do supports the delivery of the Scottish Enterprise business plan.

The Development Bank of Wales, established in 2001 by the Welsh Assembly Government, serves as an independent financial institution dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Wales. The bank provides a range of commercial funding options, including bridge financing, business loans, micro loans, and development capital, with investments typically ranging from £0.001 million to £2 million. It focuses on various sectors such as technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and renewable energy, primarily targeting businesses based in Wales or those willing to relocate there. The Development Bank of Wales also engages in co-investing with banks and private investors, and offers flexible financing solutions to startups and established companies alike, emphasizing sustainable growth and innovation within the Welsh economy.

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.