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.

Tireni Ajilore

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Dennis Atkinson

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James Baker

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Aaron Baker

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Keith Barclay

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Euan Baxter

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Josh Bean

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David Bellis

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Tim Bittleston

Chairman

Chris Boyes

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Graham Clarke

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Olly Cutting

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Rhys Davenport

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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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Isabella Fox

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Alex Garfitt

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Paddy Graham

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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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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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Chris Nixon

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Guy Pope

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Richard Pugh

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Liam Pursall

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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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Daina Spedding

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Georgina Stratton

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Adele Sung

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Daniel Tapson

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Jack Teasdale

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Hannah Waters

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Spencer Woods

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Past deals in Construction and Engineering

Operational Solutions

Venture Round in 2021
Operational Solutions company that provides tailored Subject Matter Expertise to the defence, Security and Aerospace industry from bespoke C-UAS and UTM systems,-cycle.

Gaist Holdings

Venture Round in 2021
The company, which is based in InfoLab21 on the Lancaster University campus, will use the capital to expand its fleet of specialist vehicles and invest in research and development, creating a further 15 jobs for the region.

Bloom Procurement Services

Private Equity Round in 2021
Provider of management consulting services intended to offer a dynamic supply chain providing the public sector with a marketplace to buy and manage services. The company covers specification development, supplier identification, onboarding, and contract management capabilities, thereby serving central and local government, health and social care, higher education, schools, and housing associations sectors.

Burrington Estates

Venture Round in 2021
Burrington Estates provide outstanding customer service and building innovative new homes in desirable locations with careful attention to detail.

Datum360

Venture Round in 2020
Datum360 Limited designs and develops software solutions for engineering information management and asset management data requirements. The company offers PIM360, which is an information management platform and CLS360, which is a library platform that defines and manages both corporate and project-specific engineering information and asset data requirements within a granular and rigorous data governance framework. It serves process, utilities, resources, and infrastructure sectors. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom with locations worldwide.

The Chemistry Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
The Chemistry Group provides talent management, recruitment process, and predictive assessment services. It serves healthcare, telecommunications, software, financial services, retail, and construction sectors. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Extentia Group

Venture Round in 2019
Extentia Group is a built environment specialists, we’re uniquely placed to deliver end-to-end, joined up thinking to assist your organisation. We optimise the way your people, places and spaces come together. The result is happier, more productive people, more operational efficiencies, and stronger business performance.

Red Industries

Venture Round in 2019
RED Industries, established in 2006, has grown to become a prominent provider of hazardous and non-hazardous waste management services in the UK. Originally based in Stoke-on-Trent, the company focuses on delivering comprehensive waste management solutions to a diverse clientele, including brokers, corporations, homeowners, public sector entities, and small to medium enterprises. RED Industries offers a range of services, including waste consultancy, sample analysis, scheduled collections, destruction of confidential waste, and rag recycling. The company maintains several key accreditations, including ISO14001, ISO9001, and OHSAS18001, which reflect its commitment to quality and safety. Over the years, RED Industries has expanded its operations, incorporating an immobilization plant and enhancing its fleet and service offerings, ultimately striving to provide cost-effective and efficient waste management solutions.

Walker Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2018
Walker Precision Engineering Ltd is a high-precision manufacturing company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 1979. The company specializes in a range of machining services, including CNC milling, turning, and electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as grinding, plating, painting, and non-destructive testing (NDT). In addition, Walker Precision Engineering offers assembly and testing services, alongside design and build project services. It serves various sectors, including defense, telecommunications, aerospace, optronics, space, and nuclear markets across Scotland, England, and Poland. The company's modern facility is equipped with advanced technology and CAD software, enabling the production of precision equipment and complex parts, supported by a skilled team of technicians dedicated to delivering high-quality products at competitive prices.

Hydrock

Private Equity Round in 2018
Hydrock is a leading provider of multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. The business employs approximately 500 people UK-wide and its national office network includes offices in Manchester, Birmingham, London, and Bristol. The company is regularly listed in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Plantforce

Venture Round in 2018
Plantforce has one of the most diverse excavator fleets in the country and, with over £18million invested in a comprehensive range of first-class machinery, we can offer you the best selection of self-drive or operated plant hire equipment. And it’s all complemented by first-class customer care.

Copyright Cutting Edge

Private Equity Round in 2018
Cutting Edge Solutions is a product lifecycle management company and the largest reseller of Siemens Industry Software.

Gaist Holdings

Venture Round in 2018
The company, which is based in InfoLab21 on the Lancaster University campus, will use the capital to expand its fleet of specialist vehicles and invest in research and development, creating a further 15 jobs for the region.

Braidwater

Venture Round in 2018
Braidwater Limited is a property development company based in Eglinton, United Kingdom, specializing in the construction of commercial and residential properties. Founded in 2001, the company focuses on family housing projects and social housing developments, while also offering services in decontamination, demolition, asbestos removal, off-site production, and civil engineering. Braidwater's commercial portfolio includes large food stores, multi-tenant office parks, corporate headquarters, and hotels. The company aims to meet the needs of homebuyers by delivering high-quality homes that emphasize structural efficiency and value. It serves both private and public sector clients across Northern Ireland and the wider United Kingdom, handling projects ranging from small residential developments to large-scale high-class contracts.

Northern Escalator Installations

Venture Round in 2018
Northern Escalator Installations specializes in bespoke turnkey solutions for the escalator and elevator sectors, offering comprehensive services that include installation, repair, refurbishment, and removal. With a focus on precision engineering and quality workmanship, the company leverages years of extensive experience to execute projects efficiently, minimizing disruption and downtime for clients. Their fully qualified personnel manage all aspects of the process, from storage and design to transportation and installation, ensuring a seamless experience for customers seeking reliable escalator and elevator services.

Walker Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2018
Walker Precision Engineering Ltd is a high-precision manufacturing company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 1979. The company specializes in a range of machining services, including CNC milling, turning, and electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as grinding, plating, painting, and non-destructive testing (NDT). In addition, Walker Precision Engineering offers assembly and testing services, alongside design and build project services. It serves various sectors, including defense, telecommunications, aerospace, optronics, space, and nuclear markets across Scotland, England, and Poland. The company's modern facility is equipped with advanced technology and CAD software, enabling the production of precision equipment and complex parts, supported by a skilled team of technicians dedicated to delivering high-quality products at competitive prices.

RSK Group

Venture Round in 2016
RSK Group is the UK’s largest privately-owned multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy and one of the fastest growing companies of its kind in Europe. With operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, our comprehensive, solutions-led consultancy services help organisations around the world conduct business in a compliant, and environmentally-responsible manner.

Johnsons Aggregates & Recycling

Venture Round in 2016
Johnsons Aggregates & Recycling Ltd. is a privately held company based in Bunny, United Kingdom, specializing in the supply of recycled incinerator bottom ash aggregate and various primary and recycled products for the construction industry. Established in 1999, the company offers an extensive range of materials, including sands, gravels, road stone, capping, chippings, gabion, and topsoil, as well as fill material and pipe bedding. Johnsons Aggregates & Recycling caters to a diverse clientele, from national contractors and developers requiring large quantities on tight schedules to private transactions needing smaller volumes with time-sensitive delivery. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides services such as site clearance, contract crushing, and the disposal of contaminated materials, thereby promoting sustainability and reducing landfill waste.

High Access Maintenance

Venture Round in 2016
We handle the toughest challenges in the most hard to reach areas, 24/7/365. Yet it’s how we respond that defines us. Acting quickly and safely, we send skilled, highly qualified people to the scene.We have everything you need in-house. So you can count on consistent workmanship and a rapid response, with little need for sub-contractors or hire equipment and machinery.

Anstey Horne

Venture Round in 2016
A firm of Chartered Surveyors with a longstanding reputation.

Paintbox

Venture Round in 2016
Since our foundation in 1989, we have carefully developed our unique mix of paint solutions and engineering services to reflect the evolution of the market and the needs of our customers. We pride ourselves not only on our technical excellence and ability to meet exacting quality standards but also on our flexibility in meeting customer needs. The majority of our orders are fulfilled on a just-in-time or just-in-sequence delivery basis.

Environmental Essentials

Venture Round in 2016
Environmental Essentials Ltd. specializes in asbestos management services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions designed to ensure safety and compliance in various sectors, including education, construction, healthcare, retail, and demolition. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices in Scotland, North Wales, Chesterfield, Yorkshire, Bristol, and Surrey. Its services include asbestos surveys, data management, removal management, analytical monitoring, site reoccupation, bulk identification, strategic risk management, mobile laboratory services, consulting, training, and the use of an asbestos Web tracker. Environmental Essentials aims to provide practical and cost-effective solutions to make asbestos management a straightforward process for its clients.

Hawk Group

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

Braidwater

Venture Round in 2015
Braidwater Limited is a property development company based in Eglinton, United Kingdom, specializing in the construction of commercial and residential properties. Founded in 2001, the company focuses on family housing projects and social housing developments, while also offering services in decontamination, demolition, asbestos removal, off-site production, and civil engineering. Braidwater's commercial portfolio includes large food stores, multi-tenant office parks, corporate headquarters, and hotels. The company aims to meet the needs of homebuyers by delivering high-quality homes that emphasize structural efficiency and value. It serves both private and public sector clients across Northern Ireland and the wider United Kingdom, handling projects ranging from small residential developments to large-scale high-class contracts.

Styles & Wood

Post in 2015
Styles & Wood provides a full range of professional and contracting services to some of the UKs premier brands.

Brownhills Investments

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

BHR Group

Venture Round in 2014
BHR Group is an independent technology organisation providing engineering consultancy, industrial research and product development services based on its core expertise in fluids engineering. We apply our knowhow to develop or improve innovative designs, process and products for customers across many industrial sectors around the world.

Flowline

Venture Round in 2014
Flowline Limited is one of the leading drainage contractors in the South East. Our fleet of over 60 operational vehicles specialise in the fields of CCTV drainage surveys, high pressure water jetting, gully and catchpit cleaning, roadsweeping, liquid waste tankering and waste recycling.

Horbury Group

Venture Round in 2014
Horbury Group Ltd. is an integrated construction company based in the United Kingdom, offering a comprehensive range of services for various sectors, including civil, education, health, retail, and residential projects. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Rotherham, with regional offices in London and South Wales, the company initially specialized in drylining and partitioning but has since expanded its offerings to include structural fire protection, suspended ceilings, external facades, cladding, and a variety of flooring solutions. Horbury Group also provides services in metal stud partitioning, plastering, architectural cladding, and joinery, including the design and installation of kitchens and furniture. Additionally, the company hires and sells tools and equipment, and offers health and safety training and consultancy services, making it a versatile partner for developers, building owners, and contractors seeking integrated construction solutions.

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.

Task Geoscience Ltd

Private Equity Round in 2014
Task Geoscience Ltd provides geological consulting services.

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 specializes in providing industrial services across the petrochemical, oil, power, and gas sectors in the United Kingdom. The company undertakes long-term maintenance contracts at oil refineries and silicon plants, as well as short-term projects at various petrochemical and utility sites. Its services include the erection of stacks for unit engineering and contracts for access and egress in electrical and instrumentation installations, including live work on grids. In addition to these core services, SHS Integrated Services engages in the construction of various properties, including hotels, luxury residential units, and hospitals. The company also offers specialized services such as demolition scaffolding, rope access, and confined space work. Furthermore, it provides industrial insulation services that encompass thermal, cryogenic, acoustic, and fire protection insulation, as well as HVAC insulation services, including heat tracing and bespoke covers. Established in 1998 and based in Barry, United Kingdom, SHS Integrated Services Limited changed its name in 2013 to reflect its comprehensive service offerings.
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