BGF (Business Growth Fund)

BGF is the UK and Ireland's most active growth capital investor, providing minority equity stakes of £3m–£30m (£3m–£10m for earlier-stage) in ambitious small and mid-sized businesses across every region and sector. It deploys patient, long-term capital without seeking controlling stakes, supporting companies from early stage through to exit with hands-on value creation, board-level talent placement, and a 300+ company portfolio community. Priority sectors include technology, life sciences, deep tech, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure, with a strong regional mandate (74% of capital deployed outside London and the South East).