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BGF is a champion for UK business, making long term capital investments of £2 million to £10 million in ambitious companies, typically turning over £5 million to £100 million... Read more

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What makes a successful entrepreneur?

Are entrepreneurs made or born?

The founders of BGF's first investee companies and some of BGFs own non-executive directors talk about what and who got them started, and the advice that they would give to anyone who wants to follow them... Read more

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BGF Growth Companies Barometer


Helping manufacturing businesses become great national and international companies


Launch of new Growth Companies Barometer

UK nurtures SME growth bucking wider economic conditions

London, 15 May 2012 - Despite continued turmoil in the stock markets, the worst recession in 60 years and a faltering Eurozone, there are currently 4000 mid sized SMEs demonstrating high levels of growth across the UK, according to… Read more

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Recent investment

NORTHERN PUB CHAIN TOASTS £10M EQUITY INVESTMENT

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3 May 2012 - Founded in 2006 by John Weir and John Sands, Wear Inns focuses on the acquisition and management of freehold community pubs across the North East and Yorkshire. BGF's investment will enable Wear Inns to acquire more pubs and grow the successful estate.... Read more

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News

Launch of new Growth Companies Barometer

New research from Experian pH identifies high levels of SME growth across the UK

Northern pub chain toasts £10m Equity investment

Founded in 2006, Wear Inns focuses on the acquisition and management of community pubs across the North East and Yorkshire

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Events

Barclays - Wealth generation through growth

The funding landscape for manufacturing and technology businesses

In conjunction with BGF and Lloyds, Pera Technology are hosting a series of seminars addressing various forms of funding

Financing Your Business for Growth – Breakfast with RBS, KPMG and the BGF

First in a series of ‘Financing Your Business for Growth’ breakfasts for ADS members companies

Investments

Wear Inns

3 May 2012 - Founded in 2006 by John Weir and John Sands, Wear Inns focuses on the acquisition and management of freehold community pubs across the North East and Yorkshire. BGF's investment will enable Wear Inns to acquire more pubs and grow the successful estate.