LDC
Private equityLondon · Series B–Growth · 12 people tracked
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 · 12 people
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What they invest in
from 1 of 76 portfolio companiesCircular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×2
Investments · 76 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOil and environmental services business.
Global pharmaceutical firm supported in manufacturing expansion via buyout.
Technology solutions provider targeting organic and acquisitive growth toward £100m revenues by 2030.
Supported global expansion with 75% revenue growth over a three-year partnership.
Online travel agent that secured minority investment to support long-haul growth.
Reputation management consultancy that grew fee income 59% during a three-year partnership.
Specialist law firm growing through technology and strategic acquisitions.
Container sales and rental business scaling national growth plans with LDC's minority investment.
MBO backing a national roll-out.
Healthcare provider backed for organic growth.
Provider of integrated healthcare services focused on patient experience and clinical outcomes.
Full-service digital marketing company that completed five acquisitions and more than tripled revenue during a five-year partnership.
Business pursuing a global acquisitive expansion strategy.
MBO from US-listed parent Tailored Brands.
Portfolio company David Andrews has supported.
Construction software company pursuing acquisitive growth.
Global events company supported in preparation for a sale, becoming Reuters Events.
Medical communications business that expanded internationally across North America with £18.5m follow-on funding.
Cloud services provider / cloud marketplace business.
Minority investment accelerating national expansion.
Backed existing management team to support an organic growth strategy.
Environmental compliance services provider.
Property technology business supported through a minority investment to drive innovation and acquisitions.
Business expanding organically and through acquisition with LDC's backing.
Business pursuing European acquisitive growth.
Fulfilment business that increased EBITDA by more than five times through its partnership with LDC.
Consumer clothing brand; partnership grew revenue by 50%.
Insurance-focused Top 50 law firm supported with minority investment.
Smart finance / product development business.
Lettings and estate agency pursuing a buy-and-build consolidation strategy.
UK residential lettings and estate agency platform expanding through a buy-and-build strategy.
Business pursuing acquisitive and organic growth with new product development investment.
Global uniform solutions business supplying ready-to-wear, bespoke and technical uniforms via its Dimensions, Alexandra, Yaffy (UK) and Affinity (US) brands; LDC carved it out of Tailored Brands in 2019 and exited to Sullivan Street Partners in 2026.
PartnerDavid Bains· led
Pipeline inspection system manufacturer.
Workforce management software business.
Support services firm backed for growth via MBO.
Business that tripled EBITDA and doubled revenue and headcount in four years with LDC's support.
Marketing group pursuing multi-disciplinary global growth.
Mental health and wellbeing education provider.
Technology platform for the construction industry.
Out-of-home advertising company in LDC's portfolio.
Global digital learning provider.
Cloud solution provider continuing a buy-and-build programme under private equity investment.
Clinical research organisation expanding across the UK and Europe.
Specialist media business supported via management buyout to develop digital and content.
European manufacturer expanding into the US through acquisitions via a secondary buyout.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does LDC invest at?
- LDC invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- 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.
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