Why LDC?

We have been backing the ambitions of British business since 1981. Through boom and bust, in recession and recovery, our team have supported 600 management teams, investing nearly £5billion of equity along the way.

  • Most active
    investor in the UK mid-market

  • Portfolio
    companies

  • Experience across
    all sectors & deal types

  • Strong appetite
    to support buy & build

  • Actively supporting
    & adding value to our investments

Why LDC?
LDC generates strong returns from Team17 IPO
LDC has partially exited its investment in Team17, the global games label, creative partner and developer of independent, premium video games, following its £217m listing on London’s AIM market.
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LDC backs Mandata to drive growth in £20m deal
LDC has backed the secondary buyout of Mandata, a market-leading developer of transport management software, in a £20m deal that will accelerate organic growth.
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LDC-backed businesses bag hat-trick of BVCA awards
LDC-backed Giacom and ZyroFisher have together scooped a trio of accolades at this year’s BVCA Yorkshire & North East Management Team Awards.
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LDC wraps up £13m investment in gifting specialist Paladone
Paladone, the UK’s market-leading designer, innovator and supplier of gifting products, has secured a £13m minority investment from mid-market private equity investor LDC, to accelerate its international growth.
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LDC backs £22.5m MBO of Precision Micro
LDC has backed the £22.5m management buyout of Precision Micro Limited, Europe’s market-leading photo-chemical etching company, from global aerospace, defence and energy group Meggitt PLC.
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Blue Bay Travel basks in record start to year
LDC-backed Blue Bay Travel has celebrated a record start to 2018 by increasing year-on-year sales by 71% & headcount by 30% as well as continued investment in technology.
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Launch of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders
Former Enterprise Editor of The Telegraph, Rebecca Burn-Callander talks about our UK-wide hunt for standout individuals. Who are they and what makes them tick?
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We are on the hunt for the Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders

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This year, supported by The Telegraph, we will scour the length and breadth of the UK to uncover and celebrate 50 of the UK’s most inspirational business leaders.

These individuals will not only have a track record of delivering standout business results while making a measurable contribution to their region’s economy, they will consistently demonstrate the ambition, drive and determination to succeed.

The Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders: Deadline extended to 8th June

Apply or nominate now   Follow the journey

Ambitious Partnerships

LDC is different from other private equity houses. Our proven success in helping so many management teams grow their businesses over the last 35 years is truly unique.
Team17

LDC originally invested £16.5m in global games label Team17 in 2016 to support the company’s international expansion and product development. Revenues increased significantly by 119% and EBITDA by 111%.

In May 2018 Team17 completed a £217m listing on London’s AIM market.

Case study

"I would like to thank LDC for their faith in investing in the Company in 2012 and for being a very supportive partner over the last five years. We are delighted they are staying on board.”

Bruce McKendrick, CEO, Forest Holidays

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LDC’s partnership has helped Away Resorts become one of the UK’s leading holiday park operators, from initial investment to follow on funding to support acquisitions and organic developments.

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Seabrook

Jon Wood, the Commercial Director of Seabrook Crisps, explains the company’s growth journey from a family fish-and-chip shop to an exporter of snacks as far afield as Dubai and China.

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