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Investment Summary

BGF Invests In Wilderness Way

On October 7, 2020, growth capital firm BGF invested in consumer services company Wilderness Way

Investment Highlights
  • This is BGF’s 5th transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is BGF’s 231st transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • Wilderness Way was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2023.

Investment Summary
Date 2020-10-07
Target Wilderness Way
Sector Consumer Services
Investor(s) BGF
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Wilderness Way

Penrith, United Kingdom
Wilderness Way is a provider of high-acuity, life-changing residential care for children at significant risk from exploitation, violence, crime, and abuse. AWW’s approach promotes the focus on developing young people’s self-esteem and confidence through outdoor adventure activities and re-engagement in meaningful learning through AWW’s individualized education program. Wilderness Way was founded in 2006 and is based in Penrith, United Kingdom.

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BGF

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 2.5B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Business Growth Fund (BGF) is a private investment firm focused on early and growth-stage investing across the UK. The Firm also invests in publicly traded companies. BGF's growth team looks to invest £1 to £15 million in small to mid-sized companies looking for additional capital to pursue growth. BGF was established in 2011 and is headquartered in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 244 of 370
Sector: Consumer Services M&A 5 of 7
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 188 of 290
Country: United Kingdom M&A 231 of 345
Year: 2020 M&A 28 of 34
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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