A Year in Review

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>£2bn invested since 2020
~£250m invested in 2025 in challenging market
1/2 2025 transactions completed in Q4
45 acquisitions across LDC’s portfolio
>£600m exit proceeds
3.3x average return from exits
155% revenue growth of exited businesses
1,223 jobs created in exited businesses
24 Award wins
12 new hires
>6,200 young entrepreneurs supported

Despite a challenging environment, we continued to back ambitious management teams in almost every region and sector of the British economy, supported the growth of our portfolio and help businesses scale with confidence.

As we move into 2026, that momentum only strengthens. We’re entering the year with a growing pipeline, greater appetite to invest and a clear focus on partnering with teams ready for their next stage of growth. It’s an exciting year of opportunity ahead, as we also celebrate our 45th anniversary.

Read more or view our 2025 highlights below.

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We remain fully committed to supporting businesses in the year ahead and have plenty of appetite to increase our investment, providing the capital and expertise to help small and medium-sized businesses to scale.”

Toby Rougier, Chief Executive Officer
LDC

Key Highlights of 2025

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Delivering Growth

LDC’s successful exit from J&J Global Fulfilment followed revenue growth of 415%. Watch CEO Emma Dempsey reflect on the business’ growth journey and strong performance achieved prior to our exit.