Firm at a glance
BGF is a platform private equity firm founded in 2011 and operating from multiple offices across the UK and Ireland, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
BGF’s portfolio reflects a broad sectoral approach spanning technology, healthcare, life sciences, infrastructure, construction, specialist manufacturing, and climate and sustainability businesses [S2]. The firm has backed companies in education, food and drink, waste management, and automotive and aerospace sectors, among others [S2]. Portfolio holdings include both technology-enabled service businesses and traditional manufacturing operations, suggesting a generalist investment mandate across the UK and Irish markets [S2].
Portfolio
BGF’s portfolio includes approximately 33 publicly disclosed companies across diverse sectors [S2]:
Technology
365 Response (2020), AdEPT Telecom (2016), ADEPT4 plc (2016), Amdaris (2020), APSU (2014), Benefex (2011), HeleCloud (platform, 2018) [S2].
Healthcare and Life Sciences
A Wilderness Way (2020), Blue Light Card (2019), Brindley Healthcare (2019), Arcinova (2018), BioCity Group (2019), Caristo Diagnostics (platform, 2020) [S2].
Infrastructure, Construction and Property
Amazon Filters (2018), BB7 (2019), Braidwater (2015), Hydrock (platform, 2018) [S2].
Climate, Sustainability and Waste Management
3sun Group (2014), Gaussion (platform, 2022), DEScycle (platform, 2024), J&B Recycling (platform, 2014) [S2].
Specialist Manufacturing
BHR Group (2014), Brisant Secure (2021), Uform (platform, 2019) [S2].
Education
Antser (2021), Kids Planet (platform, 2016) [S2].
Automotive and Aerospace
Acro (2015), AD Williams (2021) [S2].
Other Sectors
Abacus Media (Media, 2013), Adestra (Media, 2016), AimBrain (Advanced Tech, AI and Data, 2017), Aubin (Energy and Resources, 2013), St Pierre Groupe (Food and Drink, platform, 2018) [S2].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* DEScycle acquisition, 2024 [S2]
* Hydrock exit, 2024 [S2]
* AD Williams exit, 2025 [S2]
* BB7 exit, 2025 [S2]
* Braidwater exit, 2025 [S2]
* Brisant Secure exit, 2025 [S2]
How this firm fits a seller
BGF operates from 14 offices across the UK and Ireland, including Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cork, Dublin, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, and Reading [S3]. The firm reportedly manages approximately £3 billion through an evergreen balance sheet structure [S1]. Recent exit activity in 2024 and 2025 demonstrates ongoing portfolio turnover across infrastructure, manufacturing, and construction sectors [S2]. The firm’s multi-office presence and broad sectoral focus suggest accessibility for middle-market owner-operators across the UK and Ireland seeking growth capital.
Sources
[S1] https://bgf.co.uk/about/ (as of 2026-01-15)
[S2] https://bgf.co.uk/portfolio/ (as of 2026-01-15)
[S3] https://bgf.co.uk/team/ (as of 2026-01-15)
Frequently asked questions
Does BGF buy technology businesses?
Yes, BGF has invested in multiple technology companies including 365 Response, AdEPT Telecom, ADEPT4 plc, Amdaris, APSU, Benefex, and HeleCloud [S2]. The firm’s technology portfolio spans software, telecommunications, and technology services businesses acquired between 2011 and 2020 [S2].
What companies has BGF acquired recently?
BGF acquired DEScycle, a climate and sustainability business, in 2024 [S2]. Earlier platform investments include Gaussion (2022), Caristo Diagnostics (2020), and Uform (2019) [S2].
Where is BGF based and how big is the firm?
BGF operates from 14 offices across the UK and Ireland, including locations in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, and ten other cities [S3]. The firm reportedly manages approximately £3 billion through an evergreen balance sheet structure [S1].
Is BGF still actively acquiring?
Yes, BGF completed the acquisition of DEScycle in 2024 and executed four exits in 2024 and 2025, indicating ongoing transaction activity [S2].
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