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How do we prepare for jobs that don’t exist yet? Claudia Harris OBE, CEO at BGF-backed Makers, sat down with Jimmy McLoughlin OBE on Jimmy's Jobs of the Future to share how AI is reshaping the workplace and what it means for the future of tech talent. We invested in Makers in 2022 to help accelerate their mission to close the UK's tech skills gap and support people of all backgrounds into careers in tech. Whether you’re hiring, retaining, or planning your next move, this one’s worth a listen. Listen below. 👇

💬 Hear from BGF’s Richard Pugh in Scottish Construction Now on why lasting growth will depend on patience, strategy, and the right funding. From housebuilding to grid connections and fire safety, opportunities span the entire project lifecycle but not every investor is naturally suited to this complex and capital-intensive sector. Read the full article below to see how we're using £2.5bn in evergreen capital, and our experience of backing construction and infrastructure businesses like Campion Homes and Stevenswood, to support sector growth across Scotland. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dBHCqNhu #Construction #BGF #GrowthCapital #Funding

👋 Scaleup founders, leaders, advisors, enthusiasts... The July edition of our newsletter lands tomorrow — featuring the latest deal news, views and resources from our team/portfolio! Sign up now, so you don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/ey66ZY79 #BGFNewsletter #InvestmentNews #DealNews #Startups #Scaleups #SMEs

Ambition drives growth, and that’s exactly what Growth 500 is all about. We were proud to sponsor Business Leader’s Growth 500 — a celebration of the founders, teams, and trailblazers scaling businesses across the UK. And we’re not just talking about ambition; we’re investing in it too. We've committed to deploy more than £3 billion to growing businesses over the next five years, with at least £300 million dedicated to female-powered scaleups. 💬 Hear from BGF CEO Andy Gregory in the video below, on why growing businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, and how we’re helping them thrive:

🚀 A big step forward in drug discovery BGF-backed PhoreMost Ltd has launched GlueSEEKER a new platform set to change how “molecular glue” medicines are found. These tiny molecules help the body break down harmful proteins and have already led to blockbuster drugs but discovering them has largely relied on chance. PhoreMost’s GlueSEEKER platform changes that, making the process scalable, fast and data-driven. In a new study, the team used it to target a cancer-linked protein showing real potential to crack diseases once considered “undruggable”. 💡 Why it matters: ✔️ Huge untapped space in drug discovery ✔️ Combines biology + AI for smarter, faster results ✔️ Backed by billion-dollar market precedents A big congratulations to CEO Dr. Neil Torbett and the PhoreMost Ltd team, we’re excited to back this next step in targeted protein degradation. 🔎Want to dive deeper? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ek8N4ssK #BGFPortfolio #Biotech #HealthcareInnovation #MolecularGlues #TPD #CambridgeScience

BGF has sponsored the last three episodes of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, featuring conversations with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Entrepreneur Advisor to Chancellor of the Exchequer Alexandra Depledge, MBE and Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle. We know first-hand the challenges entrepreneurs have faced over the past 15 years but we've also seen resilience and ambition in equal measure. That’s where our £3bn investment commitment will go over the next five years - into UK businesses with the drive, talent, products, and services to achieve meaningful growth. We’ll do this through our nationwide platform for sourcing and investing in scalable UK companies, working in partnership to support their growth and maintaining a large and diverse portfolio. 🎧 Take a listen below to Jimmy McLoughlin OBE’s conversation about growth with the Prime Minister, recorded inside No10: https://lnkd.in/eHyn-gxr #Podcast #UKGrowth #BGF #GrowthEconomy

🚀 Evoke Creative: A North West growth story in action Evoke Creative recently welcomed MP Justin Madders to its Bromborough HQ. In his visit, which was organised in partnership with the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), Justin Madders met the team, saw the company’s latest innovations in digital kiosks and signage, and heard about its plans for future growth.   The visit follows a strong year for BGF-backed Evoke, which has delivered: ✅ 20% year-on-year revenue growth ✅ Major new deployments with Premier Inn and Subway ✅ Expansion into new verticals including gaming   The visit was a powerful reminder of how strategic investment and sustained innovation can drive jobs, fuel economic growth, and position the North West as a hub for tech-led manufacturing.   Backed by BGF since 2018, Evoke is a shining example of what long-term, growth-focused capital can unlock. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/esiSmJpv #EvokeCreative #GrowthStory #JustinMaddersMP #NorthWest #EconomicGrowth #BVCA Matt Widdall, Peter Edwards

🎙️BGF CEO Andy Gregory was recently interviewed by Graham Ruddick for the latest episode of the Business Leader podcast: The investor who wants to scale your business. Thanks to Graham for a conversation that traces BGF’s origins in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, and looks ahead to what’s next for the UK’s most active growth capital investor. The episode explores what it really takes to scale a business (spoiler: resilience, clarity and ambition are key), and how we work with promising SMEs to help them reach the next level. 🗨️As Andy puts it: “We've known from day one that businesses don't just need capital to scale. The real impact comes from combining entrepreneurial talent, the vision and the drive, with seasoned experience that can augment senior teams. We're committed to supporting companies through that journey and there’s still so much more we can do.” 🎧 Listen to the full episode via the links below. #BGF #BusinessLeader #GrowthCapital #SMEs #Entrepreneurship #UKBusiness

🚀Every business has its own unique growth journey but understanding your key value creation drivers is crucial to building long-term success. At BGF, we work closely with founders and leadership teams across our portfolio to identify and implement the strategies that make the biggest difference. Wherever you're starting from, a clear value creation plan can help sharpen focus, drive performance and ultimately maximise outcomes at exit. Vote for your top value creation driver in the poll — and if it’s not on the list, share it in the comments 👇 #BGF #ValueCreation #ValueBeyondInvestment #Investment #BGFSupport

Exciting news from BGF-backed Travcorp Holdings Ltd which has acquired The Specialist Holidays Group from Travelopia. The deal brings three outstanding brands (Citalia, American Holidays, and Sovereign Luxury Travel) into the TravCorp portfolio and marks a decisive step forward in TravCorp’s ambitions to become the UK’s leading collection of specialist, destination-led travel brands.   💬 Spencer Woods, Partner at BGF, said: “We’re proud to support TravCorp in this strategic acquisition, which further reinforces its position as a market leader in specialist travel. This is exactly the kind of bold, growth-oriented move we look to back at BGF—helping ambitious businesses scale with confidence, strengthen their market presence, and unlock long-term value.”   Congratulations to the TravCorp team, including CEO Andy Freeth and Chair Andrew Botterill, on this exciting milestone.   🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d8-2yuPu   #BGF #GrowthCapital #TravelSector #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #StrategicAcquisition #TravCorp #AmbitiousBusinesses #SpecialistTravel