Investing in the North East and Scotland

In the last decade:

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15 Number of investments
£273m Amount invested
120% Average EBITDA growth of businesses exited
149% Average enterprise value growth of businesses exited
2.6x Average return

LDC is an active supporter of business communities across the North East and Scotland. We established our on-the-ground presence in Scotland in 2008 and opened an office Newcastle in 2020 – becoming the first mid-market private equity business to have a permanent base in the North East.

We’re passionate about the communities we work in – our team all live and work locally. We’re proud to support The Greggs Foundation, a network of school Breakfast Clubs across the North East and Scotland, providing nutritious meals for children who might otherwise go without.

WATCH

iamproperty

Hear the team at property tech firm iamproperty discuss how their partnership and relationship with LDC enabled transformational growth.

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What really attracted us to LDC was the breadth of sectors they invest into and the relationship we had built with Gareth Marshall. We thank LDC for their guidance, which has supported the business through a very exciting period of growth and development.”

Ben Ridgway, Co-Founder
iamproperty

Meet the Team

We live and work in the North East and Scotland – and build trusted relationships from day one.

Latest News

The latest updates and news from across the North East and Scotland.

Success Stories

Our case studies – how the team in the North East and Scotland have helped our portfolio companies to grow.

North East & Scotland Team

Latest North East & Scotland News

LDC wins Private Equity Firm of the Year at North East Dealmakers Awards

LDC was named Private Equity Firm of the Year at the North East Dealmakers Awards last night.

Aspire expands Glasgow presence with new office as revenue surges 23.6%, reaching nearly £40m

Aspire Technology Solutions, one of the UK’s leading Cyber Security and Modern Workplace Managed Service Providers, continues its trajectory of significant growth, reporting a 23.6% increase in revenue, reaching almost £40million ..

LDC’s Dan Smith and Gareth Marshall recognised in Real Deals Future 40

Dan Smith, Partner and Head of Yorkshire, and Gareth Marshall, Partner and Head of North East and Scotland, have been named in Real Deals’ Future 40 Mid-Market Investment Leaders list for 2024.

ESG: An impactful quarter

We’re halfway through 2024 and in the past six months our portfolio companies have made significant impact through their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Here’s a snapshot of progress made in the past quarter.

Eight LDC-backed businesses recognised in Northern Tech Awards Top 100

Eight LDC-backed businesses have been named by GP Bullhound in its annual ranking of the fastest growing technology businesses in the North of England, Scotland and Ireland.

The Prince’s Trust launches new support for youth entrepreneurship in partnership with LDC

Youth charity The Prince’s Trust has today launched an extension of its Enterprise programme in partnership with LDC to help young entrepreneurs sustain and grow their businesses.

Get in Touch

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

Newcastle

50 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6AE

+44 (0)191 235 3000

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Edinburgh (LDC Scotland HQ)

The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ

+44 (0)7341 076 564

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