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Investing in the North East and Scotland

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In the last decade:

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18 Investments
£400m Amount invested
£1.4bn Combined enterprise value of investments
139% Average EBITDA growth of businesses exited
192% Average enterprise value growth of businesses exited
£409m Proceeds generated by exited investments
2.5x Average returns generated by exited investments

LDC supports ambitious businesses across the North East and Scotland, partnering with management teams in cities including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our local team brings deep regional insight and extensive investment experience, helping companies accelerate growth and build long‑term value.

In 2025, we were proud to be named ‘Private Equity Firm of the Year’ at the North East Dealmaker Awards. We’re equally committed to the communities we live and work in, supporting the Dragonfly Cancer Trust, a Newcastle‑based charity, and The Greggs Foundation in Scotland.

CASE STUDY

Aspire: Supercharging Growth

Aspire Technology Solutions, a fast-growing North East IT and cyber services provider expanded UK-wide through innovation, acquisitions and exceptional customer service. Founder, Chris Fraser, quotes: “Working with a leading investor that’s right on our doorstep in the North East was really important to us.”

LDC pipeline in the North East “looks promising”

Gareth Marshall, Partner and Head of North East & Scotland at LDC, has told Insider Media that LDC expects stronger deal flow in 2026 as confidence returns across the North East.

WATCH

iamproperty

Hear the team at property tech firm iamproperty discuss how their partnership and relationship with LDC enabled transformational growth.

LATEST INVESTMENT

Helping Retailers to Grow

LDC has invested in Shoptimised to support its management team’s ambitious growth strategy. The Tyneside-based performance marketing agency employs over 40 people and has more than 1,000 customers in the UK and Europe.

Lomond: Acquisitive Growth Strategy

Our initial partnership with Lomond, enabled the business to complete 65 acquisitions and grow its headcount from 600 to 1,900, becoming one of the fastest-growing estate agency networks in the UK.

Award-winning Team

LDC collected four awards at Insider’s North East Dealmakers Awards in 2025 including ‘Private Equity Firm of the Year’ and Emma Borrie was crowned ‘Emerging Dealmaker of the Year. During the qualifying period, LDC’s North East & Scotland team completed 13 transactions with a combined value of c. £600m.
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What really attracted us to LDC was the breadth of sectors they invest into and the relationship we had built with Gareth Marshall. We thank LDC for their guidance, which has supported the business through a very exciting period of growth and development.”

Ben Ridgway, Co-Founder
iamproperty

Meet the Team

We live and work in the North East and Scotland – and build trusted relationships from day one.

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Latest News

The latest updates and news from across the North East and Scotland.

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Success Stories

Our case studies – how the team in the North East and Scotland have helped our portfolio companies to grow.

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North East & Scotland Team

Latest North East & Scotland News

Nu-Style eyes next phase of growth with LDC investment

Nu-Style Products (Nu-Style), one of the UK’s largest suppliers of laminate wall panel systems to the building and construction sectors, has secured investment from private equity investor LDC.

Delivering real impact for young entrepreneurs across the UK

In 2024, LDC and The King’s Trust co-developed and launched ‘Business Advance’ – a UK-wide programme designed to help young entrepreneurs sustain and grow their businesses through the critical early years of trading. Today, we’re proud to see the tangible difference it is making.

Seven LDC portfolio companies named in Northern Tech Awards 2026 Top 100

Seven LDC-backed businesses have been named by GP Bullhound in its annual ranking of the fastest growing technology businesses in the North of the UK.

Aspire completes third acquisition in two years with Scotland-based NVT Group deal

LDC‑backed Aspire has acquired Scotland‑based NVT Group, further enhancing its ability to deliver secure, integrated technology solutions and strengthening its presence in Scotland.

LDC wins Group Portfolio Collaboration Excellence Award at the Actum Value Creation Awards 2026

LDC took home the Group Portfolio Collaboration Excellence Award at the Actum Private Equity Value Creation Awards 2026.

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.

Get in Touch

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

LDC in Newcastle

50 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6AE

+44 (0)191 235 3000

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LDC in Edinburgh

The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ

+44 (0)7341 076 564

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