Backing Ambition Across the South

In the last decade:

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23 Investments
£1.6bn Combined enterprise value of investments
105% Average EBITDA growth of businesses exited
307% Average enterprise value growth of businesses exited
£795m Proceeds generated by exited investments
3.2x Average returns generated by exited investments

Based in Reading, LDC in the South has built trusted partnerships across the South of England – from Bournemouth to Brighton, across Kent and around the M25 to St Albans.

LDC was named ‘Private Equity Firm of the Year’ at the Business Magazine’s Thames Valley Deals Awards in 2024 and won ‘Large Deal of the Year’ in 2023. We’re proud of our long-term support for Berkshire-based Camp Mohawk to provide a place for children and young people with special needs to learn and achieve their potential.

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J&J Global Fulfilment

‘The partnership is collaborative, collegiate, and friendly’. Watch Emma Dempsey, CEO, J&J Global Fulfilment talk about how the business has increased average revenue by 150%, and EBITDA by more than five times.

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LDC has supported our journey over the past two years, helping us to successfully scale while maintaining our world class culture.”

Simon Grosse,
CEO, FSP

Meet the Team

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

Latest News

The latest updates and news from across the South.

Success stories

Our case studies – how the South team have helped our portfolio companies to grow.

South Team

Ana-Maria Garaba

Investment Manager

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Aylesh Patel

Partner, Head of South

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Jacob Leone

Investment Director

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

James Garland

Investment Director

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Jonathan Caswell

Origination Director

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Trystan Cullen

Investment Manager

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Yann Souillard

Senior Advisor

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Latest South News

LDC exits J&J following transformational global growth journey

LDC has exited its investment in J&J Global Fulfilment (J&J) to QLS, a Netherlands-based eCommerce fulfilment specialist.

Celebrating LDC’s 18th Annual Charity Quiz

Last week, LDC’s 18th Annual Charity Quiz took place across eight cities across the country, supporting eight worthwhile local charities chosen by our teams.

LDC’s David Bains, Gareth Marshall and Aylesh Patel recognised in Real Deals’ Future 40

The list celebrates the dealmakers who, through their extensive expertise and strategic acumen, have excelled in their roles during another 12 months of challenging conditions, and have also served as exemplary figures within their firms.

LDC-backed Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to enhance cyber security services

Leading cyber security company Red Helix has acquired security consultancy Risk Crew to expand its existing client offering with new cyber assurance capabilities.

J&J’s continued tech investment and international expansion sends revenue soaring

J&J Global Fulfilment (J&J), a leading UK-based technology eCommerce fulfilment provider, has reported strong revenue and profitability growth on the back of international expansion and demand for its e-commerce ecosystem for online retailers.

15below Acquires Airport AI to Expand Air Travel Tech

15below has acquired Airport AI, a leading conversational AI platform built for airports, to create a unified communications solution that spans the air travel journey.

Get in Touch

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

LDC in Reading

One Forbury Square, Reading, RG1 3BB

+44 (0)118 958 0274

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