Trusted Partnerships in Yorkshire

Since 2012:

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22 Number of investments
£0.4bn Amount invested
139% Average revenue growth of business exited
147% Average enterprise value growth of businesses exited
£710m Proceeds generated
2.7x Average return

LDC first opened its doors in Yorkshire in 1989 and has a consistent presence ever since. From Sheffield to York via Hull, Leeds and Harrogate – we all live and work in the region. LDC was named ‘Equity Funder of the Year’ at the Insider Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2022 and ‘Private Equity Firm of the Year’ at the Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards 2023.

We’re proud to support local causes, including partnerships with Leeds-based cancer support charity Maggie’s and The Greggs Foundation – providing free, nutritious breakfasts for children at Mackie Hill Primary School.

 

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Our partnership with LDC has both transformed our business and supercharged our growth. They backed our ambition to expand internationally and invested in our technology development.”

Colin Smith, Executive Chairman
NBS

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

Ana-Maria Garaba

Investment Manager

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5065

Anthony West

Investment Manager

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5050

Dan Smith

Partner, Head of Yorkshire

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5056

Gemma Glazier

Personal Assistant

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5052

James Marshall

Investment Director

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5059

Sophie Isaacs

Investment Origination

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5071

Will Scales

Investment Director

Yorkshire

+44 (0)113 235 5050

Latest Yorkshire News

LDC’s Dan Smith and Gareth Marshall recognised in Real Deals Future 40

Dan Smith, Partner and Head of Yorkshire, and Gareth Marshall, Partner and Head of North East and Scotland, have been named in Real Deals’ Future 40 Mid-Market Investment Leaders list for 2024.

LDC scoops trio of awards at Yorkshire Rainmakers

LDC Investment Manager Anthony West has been named Rising Star of the Year at The Business Desk’s Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards 2024, with the team also taking home Medium Deal of the Year for its investment in Boston Energy and Large Deal of the Year for its investment in UniHomes.

ESG: An impactful quarter

We’re halfway through 2024 and in the past six months our portfolio companies have made significant impact through their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Here’s a snapshot of progress made in the past quarter.

LDC’s investment in UniHomes recognised at South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards

LDC took home Deal of the Year (£10m+) at Insider’s South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2024 for its investment in market-leading student accommodation advertising platform UniHomes.

LDC-backed Lomond bolsters student lettings presence with 54th acquisition in three years

Lomond, one of the UK’s largest acquirers of estate and letting agency businesses, has today announced its latest acquisition within the Yorkshire region, further bolstering the already established presence it has within the area.

Boston Energy makes senior appointments to capitalise on rapid growth of wind industry

Wind energy specialist Boston Energy has made two key appointments as the business looks to expand and strengthen its market position.

Get in Touch

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

Leeds

1 City Square, Leeds, LS1 2ES

+44 (0)113 235 5050

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