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.

Tim Bittleston

Chairman

Olly Cutting

Investor

David Gammie

Investor

Paddy Graham

Investor

James Skade

Investor

Hannah Waters

Investor

Past deals in Construction

Miracle Design & Play

Venture Round in 2024
Miracle Design & Play specializes in designing and installing playgrounds for children.

DataScope Systems

Private Equity Round in 2024
DataScope is a leading provider of workforce, logistics, planning and QHSE software for the construction industry.

TaperedPlus

Secondary Market in 2024
TaperedPlus specialises in the design of flat roofs and insulation. TaperedPlus is aiming to modernise and promote tapered insulation within the UK markets.

Victorian Sliders

Venture Round in 2023
Victorian Sliders specialist manufacturer of PVC-U vertical sliding sash windows, supplying professional trade installers across the UK.

Newett Homes

Venture Round in 2023
Newett Homes specializes in real estate and construction services, focusing on residential properties. The company provides a range of offerings, including contemporary kitchens and bathrooms, various fittings and fixtures, sanitaryware, turfed gardens, outdoor lighting, integrated appliances, and luxury wall tiling. Additionally, Newett Homes emphasizes the installation of efficient heating systems to enhance the living experience. By prioritizing handpicked locations, the company aims to deliver quality housing solutions that meet the needs and preferences of its clients.

Operam

Venture Round in 2022
Operam is a consulting firm that focuses on enhancing business processes related to the management and collaborative production of information during the delivery and operational phases of built assets. The company specializes in providing products and advisory services aligned with ISO 19650 standards, which support organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Through its expertise, Operam aims to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in the management of information within the built environment.

Victorian Sliders

Venture Round in 2021
Victorian Sliders specialist manufacturer of PVC-U vertical sliding sash windows, supplying professional trade installers across the UK.

Woodall Homes

Venture Round in 2021
Woodall Homes is a privately-owned house builder recognized for its strong reputation in the residential construction industry. The company focuses on designing and building high-quality homes throughout the Midlands, aiming to create safe communities for its clients. By prioritizing affordability and meeting customer needs, Woodall Homes successfully delivers residential properties that fulfill the aspirations of those seeking new homes in the United Kingdom.

The Chemistry Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
The Chemistry Group is a management consulting firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2003. It specializes in talent management, recruitment processes, and predictive assessment services across various sectors, including healthcare, telecommunications, software, financial services, retail, and construction. The company employs a behavioral prediction platform that analyzes a range of behavioral, attitudinal, and psychometric data to identify essential capabilities that enhance business performance. By focusing on improving the effectiveness of personnel, The Chemistry Group aims to drive better decision-making and commercial outcomes while addressing institutional barriers that hinder performance.

Window Supply Company (WSC)

Venture Round in 2020
The manufacturer of PVCu and aluminium windows, doors and conservatories was founded in March 2019 and has built a customer base of builders, joiners and window installation companies through trade counters in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Livingston.

Operam

Venture Round in 2019
Operam is a consulting firm that focuses on enhancing business processes related to the management and collaborative production of information during the delivery and operational phases of built assets. The company specializes in providing products and advisory services aligned with ISO 19650 standards, which support organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Through its expertise, Operam aims to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in the management of information within the built environment.

Uform

Venture Round in 2019
Its current portfolio companies in Northern Ireland are: family-owned housebuilder Braidwater; recycling company RiverRidge; coffee and food shop chain Bob & Berts; and software developer AuditComply.

Plantforce Rentals

Venture Round in 2018
Plantforce specializes in providing advanced plant hire machinery and truck transport solutions primarily for the construction, energy, and manufacturing sectors. The company offers a diverse fleet of heavy equipment, including long-reach, demolition, and quarry-spec machines, along with a variety of attachments such as breakers, shears, and pulverizers. Their services include haulage transport for machinery, utilizing hydraulic ramps for efficient loading and unloading. With a focus on modern and expertly maintained equipment, Plantforce aims to meet the specific needs of its clients in major projects and industrial applications.

Johnsons Aggregates & Recycling

Venture Round in 2016
Johnsons Aggregates & Recycling Ltd. is a company based in Bunny, United Kingdom, specializing in the supply of recycled incinerator bottom ash aggregate and various primary and recycled products. Founded in 1999, it caters to the construction industry by providing a range of materials, including sands, gravels, road stone, capping, chippings, gabion, and topsoil. The company also engages in site clearance, contract crushing, and the disposal of contaminated materials, contributing to sustainable waste management by reducing landfill use. Its diverse customer base includes national contractors and developers requiring large volumes of materials on tight schedules, as well as private clients needing smaller quantities with time-sensitive delivery.

Solid Solutions Management

Venture Round in 2016
Solid Solutions Management Limited is a prominent reseller of three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) software in the United Kingdom, specializing in SOLIDWORKS products developed by Dassault Systems. The company provides a comprehensive range of software solutions including SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, SOLIDWORKS Visualize, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, and SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management, which collectively enhance design efficiency and innovation. Additionally, Solid Solutions offers SOLIDWORKS Composer for creating graphical assets, SOLIDWORKS Inspection for streamlining inspection document creation, and SOLIDWORKS Electrical CAD software. The firm also delivers manufacturing solutions like SolidCAM, SigmaNEST, and SWOOD, along with training, support, subscription, and consultancy services tailored to various industries including aerospace, construction, high-tech electronics, and life sciences. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Leamington Spa, the company aims to facilitate faster product development while reducing costs for its clients across the UK and Ireland.

Environmental Essentials

Venture Round in 2016
Environmental Essentials provides practical, cost effective solutions to asbestos management and compliance. At first sight, managing the asbestos in your premises or portfolio may seem an intimidating task. However, when handled correctly by experienced professionals, it can in fact be a straightforward process.

Hawk Group

Venture Round in 2015
One of the largest agricultural and construction equipment supply companies in the UK market.

Styles & Wood

Post in 2015
Styles & Wood offers a comprehensive suite of professional and contracting services tailored to the needs of prominent brands in the UK. The company specializes in property support services, delivering an integrated approach that meets the diverse requirements of various sectors, including commercial, banking and finance, public and community, retail, and leisure. By adapting to the evolving needs of its clients, Styles & Wood ensures that they receive a complete package of products and services necessary for effectively managing and enhancing the performance of their property assets.

Brownhills Investments

Venture Round in 2015
Brownhills Investments is a processes bespoke glass for architects, builders, interior designers and private home owners.

Stevenswood

Venture Round in 2015
Stevenswood manufactures quality windows, doors, bi-fold doors and conservatories are easily accessible for customers. We have trade centres across the UK, from Gosport to Inverness, so you’re never far away from us.

Ecovision

Venture Round in 2014
The company was the first heat pump installer in the UK to be awarded full accreditation by the UK Microgeneration Certification Scheme. Ecovision are members of RECC and have won awards from the British Construction Industry Association and the National Heat Pump Awards.

Horbury Group

Venture Round in 2014
Horbury was originally formed in 1992 and initially specialised in drylining and partitioning. Frustrated by the difficulties experienced working with other trade contractors who didn’t share our ethos and commitment to client satisfaction through delivery; we expanded our services to include the full compendium of internal fit out trades together with facades and cladding capability.

Flowline

Venture Round in 2014
Flowline Limited is a prominent drainage contracting company based in Rayleigh, United Kingdom, serving public and private sector clients in the South East. Established in 1991, Flowline offers a comprehensive range of drainage services, including drainage inspection, maintenance, and repair. Their expertise encompasses public highway drainage systems, public sewer systems, rail drainage networks, and private drainage and sewer systems. Key services provided include CCTV surveys, asset surveys, gully and catchpit cleaning, high-pressure water jetting, liquid waste tankering, and pipe relining. The company also utilizes advanced technologies for pipeline renovation and condition assessments. With a fleet of over 60 operational vehicles, Flowline is equipped to handle diverse environmental service needs in water, highways, construction, and rail sectors.

TCL Group

Venture Round in 2014
The TCL Group is the leading producer and marketer of cement and ready-mix products in the Caribbean. We are firmly committed to our goal of "Building Caribbean Excellence" for our customers, employees, shareholders and wider Caribbean communities.

Swanbridge Hire and Sales

Venture Round in 2012
Swanbridge Hire and Sales (SHS), a Barry, South Wales, UK-based provider of high specification industrial scaffolding services. Founded in 1998 by CEO Paul Smith, SHS erects and dismantles large scale, technically demanding scaffolding structures for clients in the petrochemical, oil and power generation sectors. The company also provides complementary insulation services which are required by site owners, operators and contractors for essential maintenance and refurbishment work of industrial plants.

SHS Integrated Services

Venture Round in 2012
SHS Integrated Services Limited is a UK-based company specializing in industrial services across the petrochemical, oil, power, and gas sectors. Established in 1998, the company focuses on long-term maintenance contracts in oil refineries and silicon plants, alongside short-term projects in various petrochemical and utility sites. Its services include the erection of stacks for unit engineering, access and egress contracts for electrical and instrumentation installations, and live work on grids. Additionally, SHS Integrated Services is involved in the construction of diverse projects, including hotels, residential units, libraries, hospitals, and commercial buildings. The company also provides demolition scaffolding, rope access, rescue services, and confined space work. Its industrial insulation services encompass thermal, cryogenic, acoustic, fire protection, and tank insulation, along with heat tracing and sheet metal fabrication. Furthermore, the company offers HVAC insulation services, including thermal insulation and bespoke solutions for valve and flange covers. SHS Integrated Services Limited rebranded from its former name on March 22, 2013.

Operam

Operam is a consulting firm that focuses on enhancing business processes related to the management and collaborative production of information during the delivery and operational phases of built assets. The company specializes in providing products and advisory services aligned with ISO 19650 standards, which support organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Through its expertise, Operam aims to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in the management of information within the built environment.
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