Investment Summary

BGF Invests In Walker

On January 10, 2018, growth capital firm BGF invested in aerospace company Walker

Investment Highlights
  • This is BGF’s 3rd transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is BGF’s 142nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

Investment Summary

Date 2018-01-10
Target Walker
Sector Aerospace
Investor(s) BGF
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Walker

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Walker is a provider of advanced high-precision manufacturing services. Walker manufactures and assembles complex parts for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Walker was founded in 1979 and is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

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 147 of 325
Sector (Aerospace) 3 of 6
Type (Growth Capital) 114 of 255
Country (United Kingdom) 142 of 303
Year (2018) 3 of 42
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