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Nurturing family businesses for future generations

BGF investor Aoife McAdam discusses the significance of family businesses in Ireland, and how we’re uniquely positioned to support their growth.

8 February 2024

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Podcast: BGF’s Leo Casey talks minority investment with KPMG

Our Head of BGF Ireland, Leo Casey, features on KPMG Ireland’s Capital Ideas podcast to discuss the value of minority equity investment for SMEs.

31 August 2023

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Supporting manufacturing businesses on both sides of the Irish Sea

BGF investor Joe Higgins discusses the resilience of the Irish manufacturing industry in this sector deep dive.

23 March 2023

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Backing Ireland’s female entrepreneurs and women-led businesses

Female founders are scaling businesses like never before—we want to back them, says BGF investor Lauren Sharpe.

7 March 2023

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Stories of Growth: What it takes to build a business

In these interviews, we explore the mindset of Irish entrepreneurs, revealing the successes and setbacks that made them who they are today.

31 March 2022

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New report finds Ireland’s growth economy to be outpacing that of the UK

This in-depth report looks at Irish businesses founded over two years ago, with turnover of €3m-€120m.

4 June 2021

Case studies

Winterbrook: A family-run business building homes across Leinster

With our backing, Winterbrook was able to start developing larger residential schemes. Learn more about its journey.

19 November 2020

Case studies

TEAM Accessories: Maintenance services for the aviation industry

TEAM’s client base included American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Lufthansa. Learn how it reached such heights.

8 October 2020

Case studies

Renegade Spirits: A lively young spirit enters the Irish whisky market

Renegade Spirits makes premium, single malt Irish whisky. Learn how we’re backing the fast-growing distillery business.

9 September 2020

Case studies

Brindley Healthcare: A growing network of Irish care homes

Brindley Healthcare was our first deal in Ireland. Read how its founder, Amanda Torrens, used our €10m investment to scale the successful care home business.

7 August 2020

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