Private Equity Success Stories

Partnering for Success

Our portfolio demonstrates the depth and breadth of our sector experience. Businesses and management teams from across the UK economy who we’ve helped to grow – organically and by acquisition, at home and abroad. From gaming companies to retailers, precision manufacturers to logistics businesses – our success is built on working together. We have an extensive network of experienced Non-Executive Directors and Chairs who work to support the management teams we back.

Star Live: sets the stage for growth

Partnership will enable the management team to continue overseas expansion whilst investing in its people, brand and facilities.

The Barrister Group: investing in innovative legal technology

Partnership will enable the management team to invest in technology and attract more barristers with its alternative chambers model.

Idwal Marine Services: investing in services and expanding overseas

Supporting the management team’s ambitions to develop technology-based services and scale internationally.

FSP: promoting diversity and inclusion

Successful partnership doubles revenues and headcount.

Horsefly: shaping global workforces through AI-powered analytics

Backing the management team to target further international growth.

Etrading Software: taking a software solution global

Specialist technology providers aim to export their distinct proposition to overseas markets.

scarlettabbott: employee engagement consultancy embarks on next phase of growth

Investment and expertise to support expansion.

Acora: long-term financing for company’s next phase of growth

Minority investment provides firepower to help accelerate ambitious growth plans.

Littlefish Group: expanding service offering

Minority investment supported significant headcount growth and new service lines.

TMC Pharma Services: backing an international growth plan

Bringing innovative treatments to more people.

Avantis: helping children to learn across the world

Helping expansion into international markets, with a focus on the USA.

Aqualisa: increasing value through ESG

LDC helped Aqualisa to become the UK’s leading designer, developer and producer of innovative shower products

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