LDC

LDC is a private equity firm established in 1981 and based in London, United Kingdom. As the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, LDC specializes in providing financial investment services, primarily targeting small and mid-sized UK unquoted companies. The firm offers up to £100 million for various transactions, including management buyouts, development capital, secondary buyouts, and institutional buyouts. LDC has supported approximately 550 companies across diverse sectors, such as technology, healthcare, retail, travel, leisure, support services, construction, and financial services, positioning itself as a significant player in the private equity mid-market.

Dale Alderson

Partner and Head of North West

Ayesha Ali

Investment Manager

David Andrews

Investment Director

Steve Aston

Director, London

David Bains

Partner and Head of East Midlands and East of England

Chris Baker

Partner

Emma Borrie

Investment Manager

Tracy Bownes

Partner

Christian Bruning

Director, London

John Clarke

Partner

Trystan Cullen

Investment Manager

Lawrence Dean

Partner and Head of South

Lee Donaldson

Investment Director

Martin Draper

CEO

Joseph Fison

Investment Director

Ana-Maria Garaba

Investment Manager

James Garland

Investment Director

John Garner

Managing Partner

Endrit Gashi

Investment Manager

John Gassner

Investment Director

Daniel Gluckman

Investment Manager

Richard Godwin

Investment Director

Grant Goodwin

Investment Director

John Green

Investment Director, Midlands

Stefan Gunn

Investment Director

Chris Handy

Partner and Head of West Midlands

Mark Howden

Investment Director

Richard Ibbett

Investment Director

Tom Jervis

Investment Manager

Alex Knox

Investment Manager

Aaron Lawson-Clark

Investment Director

Kevan Leggett

Managing Director

Jacob Leone

Investment Director

Karen Mann

Investment Director

Gareth Marshall

Partner and Head of North East and Scotland

James Marshall

Investment Director

Naomi McDiarmid

Investment Manager

Matt Newbold

Investment Director

Delores Noriega

Investment Manager

Aylesh Patel

Partner, Head of South

Simon Peacock

Investment Director

Robin Powell

Partner

Rob Powell

Partner

Ewa Bielecka Rigby

Investment Director

Mikayil Salahov

Investment Manager

Will Scales

Investment Director

Robert Schofield

Partner

Oliver Schofield

Investment Director

Dan Smith

Partner and Head of Yorkshire

Yann Souillard

Managing Director, South

Francesca Speke

Investment Manager

Joe Tager

Investment Director

Demetri Theofanou

Investment Manager

Aziz Ul-Haq

Partner

Martyn Vitty

Partner

Josh Wachman

Investment Manager

Anthony West

Investment Manager

Alex White

Investment Manager

Craig Wilkinson

Regional Managing Director, Hong Kong

Nicole Wong

Investment Manager

Past deals in Water

Aqualisa

Acquisition in 2015
Aqualisa Products Limited, based in Westerham, United Kingdom, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of a wide range of shower products, including digital, mixer, and electric showers, along with various shower accessories such as heads, hoses, and pumps. The company offers diverse configurations of its products, providing design flexibility for builders, merchants, distributors, and showrooms. In addition to manufacturing, Aqualisa also provides service and repair options. Founded in 1976, the company has established itself as a notable player in the UK shower market, selling its products through both physical showrooms and online platforms.

Waterfall Catering Group

Acquisition in 2014
Waterfall Catering Group is a UK-based provider of contract catering and support services, specializing in the education, care, welfare, and blue-collar business and industry markets. The company operates more than 700 units, delivering a range of services that include not only catering but also specialized food policy, clinical care, and nutritional welfare. Waterfall Catering Group serves residential and care homes, welfare charities, primary and secondary schools, colleges, and office environments. It operates under two main brands, Caterplus and Taylor Shaw, and is committed to providing expert teams driven by a culture of passion, integrity, and teamwork.

Angel Springs

Private Equity Round in 2011
Angel Springs, based in Wolverhampton, is a prominent provider of water cooler services in the UK, specializing in the rental and sale of bottled water coolers, point-of-use water coolers, and related consumables. The company supports an extensive installed base of over 159,000 water coolers across the country and employs more than 450 individuals. Angel Springs operates 14 delivery service centers, ensuring efficient distribution and service to its clients. In addition to its core services, the company is actively partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, contributing to charitable initiatives.

Angel Springs

Acquisition in 2011
Angel Springs, based in Wolverhampton, is a prominent provider of water cooler services in the UK, specializing in the rental and sale of bottled water coolers, point-of-use water coolers, and related consumables. The company supports an extensive installed base of over 159,000 water coolers across the country and employs more than 450 individuals. Angel Springs operates 14 delivery service centers, ensuring efficient distribution and service to its clients. In addition to its core services, the company is actively partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, contributing to charitable initiatives.
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