BGF

BGF is a leading growth capital investor in the UK and Ireland, providing long-term, minority investment and value creation support to ambitious businesses across a range of sectors. They specialize in supporting businesses at various stages of growth, including early stage, private SMEs, and quoted companies. BGF has a strong track record of supporting hundreds of companies, deploying over £4 billion in investment since 2011 and achieving over 200 successful exits.

BGF is committed to good growth, which means supporting businesses that are both financially successful and socially responsible. They are a certified B Corp, a member of the Diversity VC Standard, and a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. BGF also has a dedicated foundation that supports small and mid-sized charities working with young people in the UK.

BGF offers a range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance. Employees enjoy 25 days of annual leave, which increases each year up to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays. A company-wide summer offsite brings the team together annually, and employees with five years of service can request a sabbatical of up to three months. The company also provides 26 weeks of paid maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave, along with four weeks of paid paternity leave at 100%. BGF offers an additional paid day off for marriage or moving house.

BGF offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, encompassing work-life balance, health and wellbeing, and competitive rewards. Employees enjoy generous annual leave, company-wide summer offsites, and the option for a sabbatical after five years of service. Comprehensive medical coverage, including dental and eye care, is offered, along with annual health check-ups and permanent health insurance. Competitive salaries, a 10% employer pension contribution, an annual season ticket loan, and a cycle-to-work scheme are among the perks that demonstrate BGF's commitment to rewarding its employees.

BGF is an equity investor committed to supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK and Ireland. Their mission is to provide patient, minority investment and value creation support to ambitious companies across various sectors and investment stages, helping them scale sustainably and ethically. They believe in "good growth" which encompasses shared values of leading well, growing sustainably, taking thoughtful steps, keeping broad minds, and going further together.

BGF promotes a fun, exciting, and fulfilling work environment that is open, supportive, and inclusive. They emphasize teamwork across their offices and host annual summer offsites to foster employee relationships. Their commitment to good growth is reflected in their benefits and reward programs, which prioritize work-life balance, employee wellbeing, and social impact.

BGF is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across its operations. They are a certified UK B Corp, a member of the Diversity VC Standard, and a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and the Investing in Women Code. BGF believes in supporting good growth in entrepreneurial businesses and actively works to ensure their portfolio companies have strong ESG (environmental, social and governance) practices, including diverse leadership teams and equitable treatment for all.