Published: October 20, 2025 at 9:17 am
Investor BGF is exploring an external fundraise for the first time and says it could raise £500 million from institutional investors next year.
The UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor says it is looking at providing new institutional investors with the opportunity to invest in UK growth companies through its regional platform.
BGF’s existing shareholders are Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest. It has delivered a 21.4% internal rate of return since 2016 and aims to invest more than £3 billion over the next five years.
Lazard has been appointed to advise BGF as it explores its options.