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
Hybrid

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

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.

LDC wins two awards at the South West Dealmakers Awards 2026

LDC’s South West and Wales team picked up Private Equity Team of the Year and Large Deal of the Year (£25m+) for its exit of Hybrid.

LDC ESG Academy helps portfolio companies to deliver meaningful impact

The first cohort, launched in 2024, recently completed the programme and has made significant, tangible progress in improving their companies’ ESG performance.

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.

LDC makes seven promotions across the UK

LDC makes seven promotions across its investment, origination and fund finance teams, recognising strong performance and supporting management teams to deliver long-term growth.

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.

Get in Touch

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

LDC in Bristol

22-24 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4ND

+44 (0)117 360 1970

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LDC in Cardiff

Temple Court, 13a Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HA

+44 (0)2920 786 623

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