Backing the South West and Wales

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In the last decade:

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15 Investments
8 Businesses in our current portfolio
£0.5bn Combined enterprise value of investments
9 Number of exited investments
200% Average enterprise value growth of businesses exited
£391m Proceeds generated by exited investments
2.8x Average returns generated by exited investments

LDC partners with ambitious management teams across the South West and Wales, supporting businesses in key locations including Bristol, Exeter, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon, Cardiff and Swansea, as well as wider regional hubs such as Plymouth, Cornwall and North Wales.

Our commitment to scaling businesses and delivering long-term value has been consistently recognised, earning us ‘Private Equity Firm of the Year’ at the South West Dealmaker Awards in both 2026 and 2025.

We’re proud to be part of the communities we serve, and continue to support a number of charities, including Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, the Alzheimer’s Society, Ty Hafan, and Young Lives vs Cancer, helping them deliver vital support to families across the South West and Wales.

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Together, we’ve expanded our geographical footprint, enhanced our service offering through two strategic acquisitions, and invested significantly in our technology and people. I want to thank Dewi, Oliver and the entire LDC team for their commitment to our vision and their belief.”

Chris Cammann, CEO
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Meet the Team

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

Latest News

The latest updates and news from across the South West and Wales.

Success Stories

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

South West & Wales Team

Dewi Hughes

Partner, Head of South West & Wales

South West & Wales

+44 (0)117 360 1970

Oliver Schofield

Investment Director

South West & Wales

+44 (0)117 360 1970

Latest South West & Wales News

LDC healthcare sector dinner brings together industry leaders

Hosted by LDC’s national healthcare sector team, the Healthcare dinner brought together a range of leaders from across the industry to network, share perspectives and discuss some of the opportunities and challenges shaping the healthcare market today.

The UK’s most ambitious business leaders take centre stage in The LDC Top 50 2026

The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders has recognised some of the people behind the UK’s most ambitious medium-sized businesses for 2026.

LDC appoints two new Partners to support the growth of its portfolio

LDC, the leading private equity investor, has strengthened the support it provides to its portfolio businesses with the appointment of two new Partners to its portfolio team.

LDC exits Vista Technology Support to TRG

LDC, the leading private equity investor, has exited its investment in Vista Technology Support (Vista) to TRG, a global managed services provider focused on the full lifecycle of enterprise endpoints

LDC’s Dewi Hughes and Dan Smith recognised in Real Deals’ Midmarket Future Leaders List 2026

Dewi Hughes, Partner and Head of South West and Wales, and Dan Smith, Partner and Head of Yorkshire, have been named in Real Deals’ Midmarket Future Leaders List 2026.

Tracy Lewis shares her career journey and reflections on leadership

LDC welcomed Tracy Lewis for a Q&A on her career journey, reflections on leadership and the importance of creating space for honest, practical conversations. The session was part of a series for LDC’s female employees from 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.

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