Supporting the East Midlands & East of England

In the last decade:

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19 Investments
£1bn Combined enterprise value of investments
285% Average EBITDA growth of businesses exited
£752m Proceeds generated by exited investments
£12.8m Average EBITDA of businesses exited
2.8x Average returns generated by exited investments
LDC has built trusted partnerships with ambitious management teams across the East Midlands and East of England. Our team work closely with businesses to help them to grow organically, internationally and through acquisitions. We’re recognised as a leading private equity partner, and in 2025 we were named ‘Private Equity Team of the Year’ at both the East Midlands Rainmaker Awards and East Midlands Dealmaker Awards. Community impact is also central to what we do. We’re actively funding and volunteering at local food banks, and support When You Wish Upon a Star, a Nottingham-based charity that creates memorable experiences for children living with life threatening illnesses.
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We knew from the moment we met David and the LDC team that they were the right investment partner for us. Their relationship-first approach and extensive network of connections were important factors in our decision.”

Trevor Hoyle, Stonbury

Meet the Team

We live and work in the East Midlands and East of England region – and build trusted relationships from day one.

Latest News

The latest updates and news from across the East Midlands and East of England.

Success Stories

Our case studies – how the East Midlands and East of England team have helped our portfolio companies to grow.

East Midlands & East of England Team

Danielle Bedford

Office Manager and Personal Assistant

East Midlands & East of England

+44 (0)115 947 1280

David Bains

Partner, Head of East Midlands and East of England

East Midlands & East of England

+44 (0)115 947 1280

Latest East Midlands & East of England News

Nominations open for The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders of 2026

Nominations for 2026 are open to remarkable CEOs, founders and Managing Directors leading growing businesses right across the UK.

LDC strengthens Nottingham team with new appointment

LDC has appointed Lucy Lagrosse as an Investment Executive to increase its support for businesses across the East Midlands and East of England.

Eagle Eye Innovations secures investment from LDC to accelerate expansion plans

Eagle Eye Innovations (EEI), a leading provider of drone training, operating and consulting services, has secured investment from LDC, the private equity investor, to support its expansion plans.

IDSL Group welcomes Fire Doors Rite, strengthening UK leadership in fire‑door compliance and services

LDC-backed IDSL Group today announced it has acquired Fire Doors Rite, a specialist provider of fire door inspection, maintenance and installation services, strengthening the Group’s position in the UK fire door market.

LDC plans to increase investment after reaching £2bn milestone

More than half of transactions in 2025 completed in the fourth quarter of the year, signalling strong momentum building into 2026.

LDC lines up further growth in the East Midlands’ “thriving corporate finance community”

The head of LDC’s East Midlands team has hailed the region’s “thriving corporate finance community” as he looks back on a year in which the private equity firm completed exits totalling more than £350m.

Get in Touch

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

LDC in Nottingham

33 Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6EE

+44 (0)115 947 1280

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