As the leading private equity partner in the West Midlands, LDC backs ambition across the region – from Coventry to Wolverhampton, Birmingham and all over the Black Country.

We opened our Birmingham office in 1989 and have invested over more than £1.1bn to support almost 150 management teams across the West Midlands. Our current portfolio in the region spans technology, business services, healthcare and industrials.

Recent investments include specialist production agency Star live, food manufacturer Bramble and warehousing specialist IWS group. The team has also supported its portfolio companies including electronic manufacturer Cardel to make significant acquisitions.

We also exited our partnerships with software reseller Solid Solutions and with Stuart Turner where the management team grew revenues by over 66% to more than £40m.

Over the years, we have supported a number of household names from our Birmingham office including leisure holiday provider Away Resorts and events specialist The NEC Group.

We understand the importance of having a local presence on the ground, which is why LDC’s team all live and work in the region.

Investment Managers Ayesha Ali and Demetri Theofanou joined the West Midlands team in 2022. Read about their experiences so far here.

We’re also passionate about supporting local causes including The Birmingham Women and Children’s Hospital.

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The relationship with LDC is a true partnership. They’ve allowed the leadership team to set the strategy and essentially get on and run the business, backing our ambition.”

Richard Harden, CEO
Stuart Turner

Latest West Midlands News

LDC expands its Value Creation Partners team

LDC, a leading private equity investor, has appointed Richard Haynes as VCP Commercial Director, Natasha Fisher as VCP Commercial Manager and Arnie Fuller as VCP Technology Manager, bolstering the support it provides to management teams across its portfolio.

LDC’s annual Charity Quiz raises £185,000

Last night, we held our 16th Charity Quiz and are thrilled to have raised more than £185,000 for eight worthwhile causes. This fundraising amount is also a record in the history of the LDC Charity Quiz and brings the total amount we’ve raised since its inception in 2005 to over £1.8million.

LDC-backed ELE Advanced Technologies appoints new CEO for next phase of growth

Engineering solutions provider ELE Advanced Technologies (ELE) has appointed David Stanley as its new CEO, following a period of investment and transformation.

LDC crowned Funder of the Year at Midlands Dealmakers Awards

LDC took home two awards at Insider’s Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2023, landing Funder of the Year and Mid-Market Deal of the Year for its investment in specialist production agency Star Live.

LDC-backed Precision Micro recognised by the BVCA for ESG and innovation

LDC portfolio company Precision Micro has been recognised for exceptional performance in ESG and innovation as part of this year’s BVCA Vision 2023 Awards.

Star Live set for next stage with investment from LDC

Star Live, the specialist production agency that delivers live event and specialist build solutions, has secured a significant investment from LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group.

West Midlands Team

Ayesha Ali

Investment Manager

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

Chris Handy

Partner, Head of West Midlands

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6504

Craig Hinde

Origination Director

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

Demetri Theofanou

Investment Manager

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

Karen Mann

Investment Director

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

Mark Howden

Investment Director

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6518

Matt Newbold

Investment Director

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

Megan Dollery

Office Manager & Personal Assistant

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

Richard Godwin

Investment Director

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

Get in Touch

We are always happy to meet ambitious business leaders, so contact your local LDC team to start a conversation.

Birmingham

Cornerblock, 2 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2DX

+44 (0)121 237 6500

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