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

LDC works in partnership with ambitious management teams across the South of England, backing businesses throughout Reading and Oxford to Southampton, Bournemouth and Brighton. Our South team are business growth specialists, helping management teams scale their businesses organically, expand internationally and accelerate performance through strategic acquisitions.

We’re equally committed to supporting our local communities. For more than 20 years, we’ve been proud long‑term supporters of Camp Mohawk, the Berkshire‑based charity providing a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people with special needs can learn, play and achieve their potential.

WATCH

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

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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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