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Business Growth Fund

Articles and news about BGF (formerly the Business Growth Fund), an investment company that provides growth capital for UK-based small and mid-sized businesses.

News

Stephen Welton: BGF looking to stand test of time

Speaking to a room of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and advisers, Business Growth Fund chief executive Stephen Welton said the fund should be judged in the long term.

News

Fourth investment for BGF

The Business Growth Fund has made its first Midlands investment through the £10 million backing of GCI Telecom Group.

News

BGF expected to rival dealmakers

The government-backed Business Growth Fund (BGF) is expected to bring about direct competition with private equity firms, new findings show.

Venture Capital Funding

Business Growth Fund makes maiden investment

Benefex, a provider of online employee reward and benefit schemes, is the first UK company to receive backing from the bank-backed Business Growth Fund, securing £4.2 million in growth capital.

News

New £2.5 billion bank fund considers first investments

The Business Growth Fund, the £2.5 billion bank-backed fund, has already identified ten UK businesses that may receive growth capital investment in a first round of funding.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial