Committed to the
North West

In the last decade:

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31 Number of investments
14 Businesses in our current portfolio
£1.2bn Enterprise value of investments
108% Average revenue growth of businesses exited
192% Average enterprise value growth of businesses exited
£846m Proceeds generated
2.7x Average return

For more than 20 years, LDC has built trusted relationships and backed ambitious management teams from some of the most exciting businesses across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria and Northern Ireland. 

Our local approach has been recognised with award wins including ‘Private Equity Team of the Year’. And we’re proud to support the community through our charity partnerships. LDC was named one of Wood Street Mission’s ‘Heroes’ for donating children’s books, clothing and other essential items to support children and families living on low incomes across the region.

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MSQ

With LDC’s support, MSQ completed five acquisitions, expanded its leadership team and doubled revenue and headcount.

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Talos360

“In our first year with LDC, we achieved some incredible successes.” Janette Martin, CEO, Talos360

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For us to triple in size is an impressive achievement and something we could absolutely not have done without LDC.”

Peter Reid, CEO
MSQ

Meet the Team

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

Latest News

The latest updates and news from across the North West.

Success Stories

Our case studies – how the North West team have helped our portfolio companies to grow.

North West Team

Dale Alderson

Partner, Head of North West

North West

+44 (0)161 831 1726

Endrit Gashi

Investment Manager

North West

+44 (0)7385 144341

Gillian Sharman

Origination Director

North West

+44 (0)161 831 1727

Grant Goodwin

Investment Director

North West

+44 (0)161 831 1740

Jennifer Hatton

Investment Executive

North West

+44 (0)161 831 1723

Richard Ibbett

Investment Director

North West

+44 (0)161 831 1732

Sarah Spurway

Office Manager & Personal Assistant

North West

+44 (0)161 831 1720

Latest North West News

MSQ acquires SPCSHP

Next generation independent creative, technology and media company MSQ has acquired leading New York-based creative agency SPCSHP.

US expansion set to drive sharp growth for Avantis

Avantis, an innovative provider of VR-based learning technology, is forecasting revenue and EBITDA growth of more than 50% this year as it expands its global footprint and strengthens its position in the US market.

LDC-backed Talos360 grows technology revenues by over 50% in strong year  

Talos360, an award-winning provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, is celebrating a strong financial year on the back of significant client growth and investment in its market-leading software services.

LDC exits Hill Biscuits to Cerealto UK

LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has exited its investment in Hill Biscuits to Cerealto UK, a portfolio company of Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Afendis Capital Management, following a successful long-term partnership. Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

LDC invests in Medray Group to support growth strategy

LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has invested in healthcare equipment and service provider Medray Group (Medray) to support the next phase of its ambitious growth strategy.

LDC-backed IEG4 expands capabilities with acquisition of Agile Applications

IEG4, a leading provider of SaaS-based innovative digital solutions for the public sector, has acquired Agile Applications, another highly respected provider of primarily SaaS software solutions to UK local authorities in complementary business functions.

Get in Touch

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

Manchester

82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ

+44 (0)161 831 1720

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