LDC

LDC is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, investing in UK-based mid-market businesses since 1981. The firm takes a management-focused approach, backing ambitious business leaders with exceptional and committed management teams. LDC typically makes initial investments of between £10m and £50m, with up to £100m available for follow-on funding to support long-term growth strategies. The firm invests across all sectors of the UK economy, targeting companies with a clear and ambitious growth strategy, a track record of year-on-year growth, and actual or forecast profits of at least £1m per year. LDC offers strategic support and flexible growth capital as either minority or majority shareholders, helping management teams deliver various growth strategies including acquisitions, operational investments, sales and marketing expansion, product and service broadening, or overseas expansion. With a national network of 10 offices across the UK, LDC combines local relationships with national scale to build trusted partnerships from day one.