BACKING BUSINESS AMBITION
Since 1981, we’ve supported over 650 management teams and invested more than £5.5bn in mid-sized businesses.
Find out what it’s like to work with us, directly from the business leaders who’ve used private equity to realise their growth ambitions.
LDC & MEAbout LDC
Over 40 years after our first investment, we remain just as keen to support management teams to build great businesses – across every region and sector of the UK economy.
The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders Awards
The nominations deadline is now extended to 31st May! Are you or do you know an ambitious business leader?
The Top 50 – in partnership with The Times – champions tales of ambition, inclusion, sustainable impact, innovation and international prowess. The search is now on to identify the mid-market business leaders across the UK who are committed to making an impact.
A committed and successful private equity partner
ambition
backed over the next 5 years
chosen to work with LDC
across the UK
for each company
The Prince’s Trust
Investing for the Future
We have been supporting the growth of the UK mid-market since our formation in 1981, and our parent company Lloyds Banking Group has served Britain through its products and services for more than 320 years.
ESG is a part of our DNA and our commitments are helping to focus our own efforts and those of our portfolio companies.

Recent news
Read more about Recent news Read moreCelebrating LDC’s partnership with Level 20
27 May 2022
ESG and value creation: practical steps for management teams
26 May 2022
The LDC Top 50 2022 judges revealed
26 May 2022
The Plight of the Female Founder – Webinar
25 May 2022
LDC-backed iamproperty recognised by The BVCA for its exceptional performance
24 May 2022
LDC’s David Bains wins Dealmaker of the Year at Insider’s East Midlands Dealmakers 2022
20 May 2022