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Private equityLondon · Growth · 13 people tracked
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Investment thesis
LDC positions itself as a long-term private equity investment partner for ambitious management teams. With over 40 years of experience, the firm emphasizes a relationship-based, collaborative approach that supports businesses in growing on their own terms, both organically and through acquisition. Through its Partnership Stories, LDC highlights how portfolio companies have significantly increased EBITDA, revenue, and headcount under its backing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 29 of 80 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×13SaaS ×11AI & Machine Learning ×6Fintech ×5Cloud Computing ×4Consumer ×4Marketing Tech ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3
HQs:United Kingdom×24
Investments · 80 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32024 · 42021 · 12019 · 12018 · 110 dated
Acora is a Microsoft Partner providing managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure solutions to UK businesses, with particular focus on the insurance sector and mid-market enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareUK, GB
David Rabson(CEO)inRichard Conway(Group CTO)in
Commsworld is a UK-based ICT services and telecommunications company that provides digital infrastructure and communications solutions.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSEdinburgh, GB
Richard(Co-founder)
SRL Traffic Systems Limited supplies the UK's largest fleet of portable and temporary traffic signals, including pedestrian signals, variable message signs, CCTV systems, and safety barriers for roadworks and traffic management.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationWinsford, GB
Co-investorsCrescent Capital3i Group
A-Gas supplies and manages the lifecycle of refrigerants, providing recovery, reclamation, and repurposing services for the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech
Co-investorsKohlberg Kravis Roberts
Adler and Allan is a company that helps clients manage environmental compliance and reduce operational risk while achieving commercial, ESG, and net-zero goals.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social Good
Henrik Pedersen(CEO)in
Brady Solicitors is a law firm specializing in leasehold property law, providing legal services to managing agents, resident management companies, leaseholders, freeholders, and property professionals in the UK.
LegalTechPropTechNottingham, GB
Ciphr provides integrated HR, payroll, recruitment, learning, and benefits software for UK mid-sized organizations, combining these functions with AI in a single connected platform rather than fragmented systems.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSThames Valley, GB
Chris Berry(Founder)in
Co-investorsECI Partners
Croud is a global marketing agency combining in-house digital experts with a scalable network to deliver brand strategy, integrated media, social, creative, and data-driven solutions for enterprise clients.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Ben Knight(Co-founder & CEO)inLuke Smith(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsECI Partners
Eque2 develops enterprise resource planning and contract management software for the construction and contracting industries, helping businesses manage projects, finances, and operations with visibility and control.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Justin Moule(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBowmark CapitalWestBridge CapitalWestBridge LLP
Giacom offers cloud-based IP voice communication solutions for telecommunications resellers and channel partners, including hosted VoIP, SIP trunking, Microsoft Teams integration, and global voice services for businesses transitioning to all-IP networks.
B2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUK, GB
Co-investorsInflexion
IamProperty provides a Competitor Analysis feature within its Marketing Toolkit that helps real estate agents benchmark their performance against local competitors and make data-driven business decisions.
Marketing TechPropTechSaaS
Ben Ridgway(Founder)inJamie Cooke(Founder)in
E-commerce fulfillment services company providing logistics and warehouse solutions for online retailers and merchants.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSNorthampton, GB
LendingMetrics provides credit origination and decisioning software that helps lenders improve risk assessment, automate lending decisions, and streamline customer application journeys.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaS
Neil Williams(Founder)in
Lomond Group is a corporate relations consultancy founded by former senior directors from a leading European agency.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Mandata is a transport management software provider delivering logistics and fleet management solutions to road transport operators and haulage companies.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSUK, GB
Tony English(Chief Executive Officer)in
Mi Hub is a uniform solutions company supplying corporate uniforms and workwear to businesses and individuals through its Dimensions, Affinity, Yaffy and Alexandra brands.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerRetail Tech
PartnerDavid Bains· led
myHappymind provides science- and research-based mental wellbeing programmes for primary schools, early years settings and families, giving children tools to build resilience, confidence and lifelong healthy habits.
Digital HealthEdTechMental Health
Laura Earnshaw(Founder)in
Ocean Outdoor is an out-of-home (OOH) media owner that operates digital and physical advertising screens across premium locations in the UK, Netherlands, Nordics, and Germany.
AdTechMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Pelsis Group is a supplier of pest control products for professional and retail markets, operating a portfolio of pest control brands and distributing to customers across multiple territories.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumer
Co-investorsWind Point Partners
Plimsoll provides business intelligence and financial analysis services for organizations, offering industry analysis, business valuations, and executive reports used in strategic decision-making.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Co-investorsInvest Northern Ireland
ProfilePrint offers an AI platform that creates digital fingerprints of food ingredients to assess quality, providing insights on grading, origin, sensory attributes, adulteration, and defects.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTech
Co-investorsUntroD CapitalSucafina
Team17 is a video game developer and publisher with over 33 years of experience and a portfolio of 110+ games including titles like Worms, The Escapists, Overcooked!, and Hell Let Loose.
GamingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsChroma Ventures
TRACT operates a sector-owned sustainability measurement platform for the agriculture and food industry, centralizing data collection, supply chain traceability, and performance measurement across environmental, social, and economic metrics.
AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructureFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsFFFWorking Capital FundFuture Food FundIcos CapitalPymwymicRabo Investments
Uswitch is a UK-based price comparison service helping consumers find better deals on energy, broadband, and mobile phone services.
ConsumerFintechMarketplaces
Co-investorsRed Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AesicaAppCheckAquavistaAspireBCISBlisBlue Bay TravelBlue RubiconCleveland GroupConnect HealthCora HealthCTIDainttaDaintta Data And Technology SystemsDimensionsEasynetFC Business IntelligenceFishawack HealthFortusGlobal AutocareHeadlandHSL ComplianceI247 Driving InnovationIDSLIWS GroupLinley & SimpsonMarmalade Game StudioMihub Investment Boosted Global GrowthMini-CamMitrefinchMosaic Fulfilment SolutionsMSQMSQ PartnersNBSNu Style ProductsOmniplexOnAppPam Supporting A Series Of New Product LaunchesPanthera BiopartnersPEI Media GroupPenn PharmaPower Saving SolutionsPrecisifyQuantum PharmaceuticalRhino ProductsRightSpendSeabrookSedexSigmatZenith
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBrady Solicitors · finsmes.com · Jul 28, 2026
Acora · acora.com · Dec 22, 2025
TRACT · tract.eco · Oct 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LDC made?
- LDC has 80 tracked investments, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does LDC invest at?
- LDC invests at the Growth stage.
- What is LDC's typical check size?
- LDC typically writes checks of $12.7M – $127M.
- What sectors does LDC focus on?
- LDC focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, PropTech, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is LDC located?
- LDC is headquartered in London, GB.
- Who does LDC co-invest with?
- LDC most often shares deals with 3i Group, Bowmark Capital, ECI Partners, among 9 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelThe LDC Top 50 2025 Event
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