Driving Growth Across the West Midlands

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In the last decade:

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23 Investments
£2.6bn Combined enterprise value of investments
122% Average enterprise value growth of businesses exited
£1.8bn Proceeds generated by exited investments
2.6x Average returns generated by exited investments

LDC builds trusted partnerships with ambitious management teams across the West Midlands, from Birmingham and Wolverhampton to Coventry and Stoke‑on‑Trent. Our strong track record in accelerating business growth was recognised in 2025 when we were named ‘Private Equity Team of the Year’ at the West Midlands Rainmaker Awards.

Our team all live and work in the region, and we’re committed to making a meaningful difference in our community. We’re a proud long‑term supporter of Birmingham Children’s Hospital, helping to fund state‑of‑the‑art, life‑saving equipment and recognise the profound impact this charity has on our families, friends and colleagues.

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LDC’s knowledge of our sector and presence across the UK has helped us to grow our business in a way that allows us to both take advantage of current increased demand for our services and achieve our long-term objectives.”

Andrew Bradshaw, CEO
IGG

Meet the Team

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

Latest News

The latest updates and news from across the West Midlands.

Success Stories

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

West Midlands Team

Chris Handy

Partner, Head of West Midlands

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

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 6500

Matt Newbold

Investment Director

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

Megan Dollery

Office Manager and Personal Assistant

West Midlands

+44 (0)121 237 6500

Latest West Midlands News

LDC-backed Pace Group makes a further two acquisitions to strengthen UK-wide presence

LDC-backed Pace Group, the lift maintenance and repair specialist, has acquired Bradford Lifts Limited and Atlas Lifts & Services, expanding its footprint across Yorkshire and Scotland.

LDC wins two awards at the West Midlands Rainmakers Awards 2026

At the West Midlands Rainmakers Awards 2026, LDC won Medium Deal of the Year for its investment in Harper James, and Out of Region Deal of the Year for its investment in Frankham Group.

LDC ESG Academy helps portfolio companies to deliver meaningful impact

The first cohort, launched in 2024, recently completed the programme and has made significant, tangible progress in improving their companies’ ESG performance.

Delivering real impact for young entrepreneurs across the UK

In 2024, LDC and The King’s Trust co-developed and launched ‘Business Advance’ – a UK-wide programme designed to help young entrepreneurs sustain and grow their businesses through the critical early years of trading. Today, we’re proud to see the tangible difference it is making.

LDC wins Group Portfolio Collaboration Excellence Award at the Actum Value Creation Awards 2026

LDC took home the Group Portfolio Collaboration Excellence Award at the Actum Private Equity Value Creation Awards 2026.

Nominations open for The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders of 2026

Nominations for 2026 are open to remarkable CEOs, founders and Managing Directors leading growing businesses right across the UK.

Get in Touch

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

LDC in Birmingham

Cornerblock, 2 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2DX

+44 (0)121 237 6500

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