Backing Ambition Across the South

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In the last decade:

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23 Investments
£1.7bn Combined enterprise value of investments
119% Average EBITDA growth of businesses exited
320% Average enterprise value growth of businesses exited
£846m Proceeds generated by exited investments
3.4x Average returns generated by exited investments

LDC works in partnership with ambitious management teams across the South of England, backing businesses throughout Reading and Oxford to Southampton, Bournemouth and Brighton. Our South team are business growth specialists, helping management teams scale their businesses organically, expand internationally and accelerate performance through strategic acquisitions.

We’re equally committed to supporting our local communities. For more than 20 years, we’ve been proud long‑term supporters of Camp Mohawk, the Berkshire‑based charity providing a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people with special needs can learn, play and achieve their potential.

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J&J Global Fulfilment

‘The partnership is collaborative, collegiate, and friendly’. Watch Emma Dempsey, CEO, J&J Global Fulfilment talk about how the business has increased average revenue by 150%, and EBITDA by more than five times.

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The cultural fit between our organisations is strong, and LDC’s flexibility to invest for the long term aligns perfectly with our vision. We’re now well positioned to continue pursuing our goals, both at home and around the world.”

Sam Mason, CEO
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Meet the Team

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

Latest News

The latest updates and news from across the South.

Success stories

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

South Team

Ana-Maria Garaba

Investment Manager

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Aylesh Patel

Partner, Head of South

South

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Jacob Leone

Investment Director

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

James Garland

Investment Director

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Jonathan Caswell

Origination Director

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Trystan Cullen

Investment Manager

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Yann Souillard

Senior Advisor

South

+44 (0)118 958 0274

Latest South 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.

UBDS Group partners with LDC to drive growth

UBDS Group, a fast-growing enterprise digital lifecycle and cybersecurity consultancy, has secured investment from LDC, the private equity investor that is part of Lloyds Banking Group, as it pursues an ambitious growth strategy.

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 wins Equity Funder of the Year at the South East Dealmakers Awards 2026

LDC was named Equity Funder of the Year at the South East Dealmakers Awards 2026.

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 Reading

One Forbury Square, Reading, RG1 3BB

+44 (0)118 958 0274

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