A group of professionals standing together with the text 'Backing the South West and Wales'.

Since 2012:

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14 Number of investments
£0.5bn Enterprise value of investments
7 Number of exits
£253m Proceeds generated

LDC launched in the South West in 2008 with an office in Bristol, extending our footprint further in 2016 with the launch of our Cardiff office – becoming the only on-the-ground mid-market private equity business in Wales. 

The team has strong personal ties to the region and are proud to provide funding and volunteer at important local causes including Young Lives vs. Cancer, The Grand Appeal in Bristol and FareShare Cymru and Cardiff’s Ty Hafan.

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Hear from Grant Mansfield

“LDC have added value and been very respectful of our culture and the way I run my business.” Grant Mansfield, Plimsoll Productions

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We have really valued our partnership with LDC. The team has supported and empowered us to achieve our ambitions on our own terms, with creativity, inclusivity and the pursuit of excellence at the core of everything we do.”

Grant Mansfield, CEO and Founder
Plimsoll Productions

Meet the Team

We live and work in the region – and build trusted relationships from day one.

Latest News

The latest updates and news from across our region.

Success Stories

Our case studies – how we’ve helped our portfolio companies to grow.

South West & Wales Team

Dewi Hughes

Partner, Head of South West & Wales

South West & Wales

+44 (0)2920 786 623

Oliver Schofield

Investment Director

South West & Wales

+44 (0)117 360 1979

Latest South West & Wales News

Nominations open for The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2024

LDC and The Times have launched their annual search to find the UK’s most outstanding entrepreneurs and are inviting business leaders to enter The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme for 2024.

LDC contributes over £1m to charitable causes in 2023

LDC has underlined its commitment to supporting community causes across the UK by contributing over £1m to charities last year.

LDC exits Cakesmiths following two years of growth  

LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has agreed to exit its investment in Cakesmiths to leading European player in frozen pastries and snacking products Onore.

LDC expands its Value Creation Partners team

LDC, a leading private equity investor, has appointed Richard Haynes as VCP Commercial Director, Natasha Fisher as VCP Commercial Manager and Arnie Fuller as VCP Technology Manager, bolstering the support it provides to management teams across its portfolio.

LDC’s annual Charity Quiz raises £185,000

Last night, we held our 16th Charity Quiz and are thrilled to have raised more than £185,000 for eight worthwhile causes. This fundraising amount is also a record in the history of the LDC Charity Quiz and brings the total amount we’ve raised since its inception in 2005 to over £1.8million.

LDC scoops four awards at Wales Dealmakers

LDC’s South West & Wales team took home four awards at Insider’s Wales Dealmakers Awards 2023.

Get in Touch

We are always happy to meet ambitious business leaders, so contact your local LDC team to start a conversation.

Bristol

22-24 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4ND

+44 (0)117 360 1970

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Cardiff

Temple Court, 13a Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HA

+44 (0)2920 786 623

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