LDC
Private equityLondon · Series B–Growth · 13 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 · 13 people
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What they invest in
from 25 of 77 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×11SaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×4Consumer ×4Marketing Tech ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Cloud Computing ×3Fintech ×3
HQs:United Kingdom×22
Investments · 77 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAcora 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)Richard Conway(Group CTO)
Co-investorsPalatine
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)
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.
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
Container sales and rental business scaling national growth plans with LDC's minority investment.
Healthcare provider backed for organic growth.
Provider of integrated healthcare services focused on patient experience and clinical outcomes.
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)Luke Smith(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsECI Partners
Business pursuing a global acquisitive expansion strategy.
MBO from US-listed parent Tailored Brands.
Portfolio company David Andrews has supported.
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)
Co-investorsBowmark CapitalWestBridge CapitalWestBridge LLP
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.
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
Minority investment accelerating national expansion.
Backed existing management team to support an organic growth strategy.
Environmental compliance services provider.
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
Business expanding organically and through acquisition with LDC's backing.
Business pursuing European acquisitive growth.
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
Lettings and estate agency pursuing a buy-and-build consolidation strategy.
Lomond Group is a corporate relations consultancy founded by former senior directors from a leading European agency.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
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
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.
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)
Technology platform for the construction industry.
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
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.
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
Mid Wales-based pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Business investing in product development and diversification into new markets.
Formerly Precise TV; received a £21m minority investment to support US expansion.
Pharma company backed on its journey to an IPO.
Product business pursuing international growth.
Marketing procurement platform LDC invested in to further develop its offering.
Yorkshire crisp brand expanding internationally.
Construction specialist and Yorkshire manufacturer.
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
Uswitch is a UK-based price comparison service helping consumers find better deals on energy, broadband, and mobile phone services.
ConsumerFintechMarketplaces
Co-investorsRed Ventures
Leasing business supported through minority investments and M&A.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LDC made?
- LDC has 76 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does LDC co-invest with?
- LDC most often shares deals with 3i Group, Bowmark Capital, Inflexion, among 8 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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