Business Awards
An Award-Winning Private Equity Firm
LDC has a proven track-record when it comes to helping companies achieve their business ambitions. As a result, our teams, transactions and the achievements of our portfolio companies are often recognised by regional and national award programmes.
These awards highlight the winning partnerships we create with ambitious management teams across the UK.
2024
Rainmaker of the Year Award
David Bains - East Midlands Rainmakers Awards
Medium Deal of the Year
IDSL - East Midlands Rainmakers Awards
Private Equity Team of the Year
East Midlands Rainmakers Awards
Deal of the Year (£10m-£50m)
Hill Biscuits - North East Dealmakers Awards
Private Equity Firm of the Year
North East Dealmakers Awards
Future 40: Mid-Market Investment Leaders
Gareth Marshall - Real Deals
Future 40: Mid-Market Investment Leaders
Dan Smith - Real Deals
Medium Deal of the Year
Boston Energy - Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards
Large Deal of the Year
Unihomes - Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards
Rising Star
Anthony West - Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards
Deal of the Year (£25m+)
Cakesmiths exit - South West Dealmakers Awards
Dealmaker of the Year
Stefan Gunn - South West Dealmakers Awards
Deal of the Year (£10m+)
UniHomes - South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards
Private Equity Firm of the Year
2023
Real Deals Future 40
Dealmaker of the Year
Dan Smith - Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards
Deal of the Year (£25m+)
Boston Energy - Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards
Large Deal of the Year (£50m+)
FSP - Thames Valley Deals Awards
Partner of the Year
The Prince's Trust Partnership Awards
Private Equity Deal of the Year
Stonbury - Central and East of England Dealmakers Awards
Investment Award
Real Deals Future 40
David Bains - Mid-market Investment Leader
Dealmaker of the Year
Dewi Hughes - Wales Dealmakers Awards
Deal of the Year
Idwal - Wales Dealmakers Awards
Private Equity Deal of the Year
Idwal - Wales Dealmakers Awards
Funder of the Year
Mid-Market Deal of the Year
Star Live - Midlands Dealmakers Awards
Funder of the Year
Rising Star
Jacob Leone - North West Rainmakers Awards
Private Equity Firm of the Year
Yorkshire Rainmaker Awards
Deal of the Year (£10m+)
Littlefish - Insider East Midlands Dealmakers Awards
Private Equity Firm of the Year
Professional Services Leader
David Bains - East Midlands Leadership Awards