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Investor
Nov 2011
BGF is the most active and influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK.
An established and independent company, we have £2.5bn to support a range of growing companies – early-stage, growth-stage and quoted – across every region and sector in the UK and Ireland.
BGF is a minority, non-controlling equity partner with a patient outlook, based on shared, long-term goals with the management teams we back.
With a 150+ strong team, BGF offers an unparalleled international network of business leaders, sector experts and board-level non-executives. We also provide in-house support, including chair and senior executive selection and appointments.
BGF UK: http://www.bgf.co.uk
BGF Ireland: https://www.bgfireland.ie/
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2025
Head of New Investments, North
Sep 2025
YFM Equity Partners are specialist, independently owned, private equity investors. We look to unlock the growth potential of businesses by investing £3m - £15m in:
Growth Capital opportunities - helping commercially proven businesses scale up; and
Buyout Capital opportunities - facilitating management buyouts and equity release situations
YFM Equity Partners has been investing in small business since 1982 through our regional office network, we are dedicated to working alongside management teams to create transformational growth and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in and a positive economic impact for the communities in which we work. We have over £750 million in assets under management, which include venture capital trusts and private equity funds.
YFM Equity Partners conducts its investment business through its subsidiary YFM Private Equity Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 122120).
2024
2011
Investor
Nov 2011
BGF is the most active and influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK.
An established and independent company, we have £2.5bn to support a range of growing companies – early-stage, growth-stage and quoted – across every region and sector in the UK and Ireland.
BGF is a minority, non-controlling equity partner with a patient outlook, based on shared, long-term goals with the management teams we back.
With a 150+ strong team, BGF offers an unparalleled international network of business leaders, sector experts and board-level non-executives. We also provide in-house support, including chair and senior executive selection and appointments.
BGF UK: http://www.bgf.co.uk
BGF Ireland: https://www.bgfireland.ie/
2008
Investment Manager
2008
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