BGF, one of the UK’s leading growth capital investors, just made a huge announcement: they’re planning to invest a whopping £3 billion into UK businesses over the next five years.

This bold move is set to fuel growth and innovation across the country, helping businesses at various stages to expand and thrive.

Championing Women-Led Businesses

Part of this £3 billion commitment is a special focus on female-led companies.

BGF is pledging at least £300 million specifically to support businesses powered by women.

This effort builds on their previous £25 million support for the Invest in Women Taskforce, showing a clear dedication to increasing diversity and empowering female leaders in the UK’s growth economy.

Bigger Than Ever: Scaling Up Support

This new investment target isn’t just a number—it’s a significant increase from the £2.3 billion BGF invested between 2020 and 2024.

The goal is to ramp up support for both early-stage and growth-stage businesses, which are vital engines driving the UK’s economy forward.

Local Presence, National Impact

BGF stands out because it’s a “regional-first” investor.

They have teams spread across 15 cities in the UK and Ireland, ensuring they’re close to the businesses they support.

Typically, BGF makes initial investments ranging from £3 million to £30 million for growth-stage companies, and from £3 million to £10 million for earlier-stage firms.

Beyond the money, BGF offers ongoing funding and tailored advice to help businesses grow from the ground up until they exit successfully.

Investing Across the UK and Key Sectors

One of BGF’s key priorities is making sure capital reaches businesses all over the UK, not just in London or the South East.

In fact, 74% of their investments so far—totaling £3.4 billion—have gone to businesses outside those regions.

They also focus on sectors that align with UK government priorities, including technology, life sciences, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure.

So far, £2.2 billion has been invested across these strategic industries.

A Track Record of Success

Since 2011, BGF has invested a total of £4.5 billion in over 600 businesses, proving their deep commitment and broad reach in the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Recent Highlights: Investments Making Waves

Nottingham’s Cronofy received £15 million to help with product development and global expansion.
Sheffield-based Phlux Technology, an infrared sensor innovator, secured £9 million in funding.
London’s ophthalmology group, OCL Vision, attracted a multi-million-pound investment to support new site rollouts.

Looking Ahead

With this fresh injection of capital and focus, BGF is gearing up to accelerate growth for UK businesses even further.

It’s an exciting time for entrepreneurs and investors alike, as this commitment promises to shape the future landscape of the UK economy.