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BGF

BGF

London, Englandbgf.co.uk

Overview

BGF is an investment company that provides venture capital for small and mid-sized businesses in the UK and Ireland . The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in advanced tech, artificial intelligence & data, technology, climate & sustainability, healthcare, life sciences, retail & e-commerce, media, infrastructure, construction & property, business services, automotive & aerospace, specialist manufacturing, food & drink, education, energy & resources, waste management, leisure & hospitality sectors . BGF typically acquires minority equity stakes, providing entrepreneurs with essential funding to support growth and prepare for future exits .

Year Founded

2011

Portfolio Companies

207

Website

bgf.co.uk

Investments

BGF investments
CompanyDateStageLead
PaddleNov 2018Series B ExtensionCo-investor
Miss GroupJun 2019Growth EquityLead
OxaJan 2023Series CCo-investor
GoustoFeb 2023VC RoundCo-investor
Echion TechnologiesNov 2024VC RoundLead
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Key People

Tom Newman

US Operating Partner United States

Alex Snodgrass

Partner

Barry Jackson

Regional Partner

Graham Clarke

Partner

Jill Williams

Regional Portfolio Partner, Partner, Portfolio

Luke Rajah

Partner

Matthew Simcox

Partner

Patrick Graham

Regional Partner - BGF

Drew Reynard

Portfolio Manager

Steve Henderson

Portfolio Manager - Quoted

Gemma Hamilton

Head Of Origination And Investor

Tim Rea

Investor

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is BGF based?

BGF is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was BGF founded?

BGF was founded in 2011.

How many portfolio companies does BGF have?

BGF has 207 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in BGF's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Paddle, Miss Group, Oxa, Gousto, Echion Technologies.

What was BGF's most recent investment shown here?

BGF's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Echion Technologies in 2024.

What sectors does BGF focus on?

BGF focuses on Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, 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Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud 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What company stages does BGF focus on?

BGF typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is BGF's AUM?

BGF's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon, England
Year Founded2011

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