Trusted Partnerships in Yorkshire

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In the last decade:

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20 Investments
£0.4bn Amount invested
£1.1bn Combined enterprise value of investments
118% Average enterprise value growth of businesses exited
111% Average revenue growth of business exited
£742m Proceeds generated by exited investments
2.6x Average returns generated by exited investments

LDC partners with ambitious management teams across Yorkshire, supporting businesses throughout the region. From York to Sheffield via Leeds and Halifax to Hull via Bradford, our team work closely with leaders to help them accelerate growth and create long-term value, whether through organic expansion, scaling internationally or strategic acquisitions.

We’re also proud to play an active role in our local communities. We support Martin House, the Yorkshire-based charity providing family-led hospice care for children and young people, alongside Leeds-based charities Smart Works and Candlelighters. We also work with The Greggs Foundation, helping to provide free, nutritious breakfasts for children at Mackie Hill Primary School.

 

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The team at LDC understands what we’re trying to do and is backing our ambition to build the leading regional firm of accountants and business advisors rooted firmly here in Yorkshire.”

Craig Herbert, Founder and CEO
Fortus

Meet the Team

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

Latest News

The latest updates and news from across Yorkshire.

Success Stories

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

Yorkshire Team

Anthony West

Investment Manager

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5050

Connie Smith

Investment Executive

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5050

Dan Smith

Partner, Head of Yorkshire

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5050

Gemma Glazier

Personal Assistant

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5050

James Marshall

Investment Director

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5050

Sophie Isaacs

Investment Origination

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5050

Will Scales

Investment Director

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5050

Latest Yorkshire News

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.

Fortus secures LDC investment to drive next phase of growth

Fortus, a full-service firm of accountants and business advisors, has secured investment from LDC to support its ambitious growth plans.

LDC wins three awards at Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards 2026

LDC’s Yorkshire team took home three awards at the Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards last night, scooping Changemaker of the Year, Private Equity Team of the Year, and Large Deal of the Year (£50m+).

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.

AppCheck partners with LDC to accelerate growth

AppCheck, a leading cybersecurity software vendor, has secured a minority investment from private equity investor LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, to support its organic growth journey.

LDC exits BCIS following four year transformation

LDC, the leading private equity investor, has exited its investment in the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), the UK’s leading independent construction data and cost benchmarking platform, to Bowmark Capital.

Get in Touch

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

LDC in Leeds

12 King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HL

+44 (0)113 235 5050

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