Nicholas Forster

Lloyds Development Capital (Holdings) Ltd. (LDC) is a private equity firm founded in 1981. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom and is wholly owned by LBG Equity Investments Ltd.

LMS Capital Plc /Private Equity/ (LMS Capital-PE) is the private equity division of LMS Capital plc (LSE: LMS) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Leo Capital Plc, the firm was demerged from London Merchant Securities Plc in 2006 and has their roots in London Merchant Securities Plc's venture capital/private equity investing since 1986. Based in London, LMS Capital-PE invests in public and private US and UK companies and funds. The firm's US partner, San Francisco Equity Partners, focuses on expansion-stage companies in the IT, media, consumer and services sectors, and is located in San Francisco.

IBM United Kingdom Ltd. provides computer software and hardware services. Its products include mainframes, servers, storage systems and peripherals, processors, memory chips, microelectronics and software portfolio with applications from database management tools to operating systems. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom.

Mama & Co. Ltd. owns and operates live music venues and infrastructure for festivals. The company’s brands include Arts Club, The Forum, The Garage, The Jazzcafe Camden, The Borderline, Barfly, Hoxton And The Ritz. Its festivals and events include the Great Escape, Lovebox, Godskitchen, Godskitchen And Wilderness. The company was founded by Dean James on July 18, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Westmill Windfarms Co-operative Ltd. is a community-owned wind farm located in Swindon, UK. Established in 2004, it was the first 100% community-owned onshore wind farm in the south of the UK. The British company operates a five-turbine site and generates renewable energy. Members of the co-operative have the opportunity to invest in the production of renewable energy and receive share interest on an annual basis. The accounts are approved at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year, and share interest is issued up to 8 weeks later. The private company provides information about the wind speed and power output graph to its members. The co-operative also operates a working organic farm.

NatWest Markets Plc engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It operates through the NatWest Markets and Central Items and Other segments. The NatWest Markets segment offers trading, risk management, and financing solutions. The Central Items and Other segment includes corporate functions and other activity of the firm. The company was founded on October 31, 1984 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Palatine Private Equity LLP (Palatine Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Gary Tipper and Edmund Fazakerley. The firm is headquartered in Manchester.

Big Issue Invest Ltd. (Big Issue) is a private equity subsidiary of Big Issue Group founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Part of Staples, Inc., SUK Retail Ltd. is a British company that offers a range of office supplies, furniture, and stationery. The company is based in Birmingham, UK and was founded in 1989. The company provides a variety of telephones, including corded and cordless, telephone headsets, and answering machines. Additionally, they offer handheld and headlamp torches for use in dark workplaces or at home. Customers can also find clearance school supplies, office furniture clearance products, and more on their website.

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) was founded in 1983 and is based in London, UK. The BVCA is the voice of private capital in the UK and supports its members to help companies grow and achieve their long-term ambitions, creating value for the country both economically and socially. The BVCA provides information on private equity and venture capital, institutional investors, ESG and responsible investment, diversity and inclusion, and policy. The BVCA also conducts research, publishes reports, and hosts events. The BVCA's mission is to promote diversity and inclusion within the industry and support firms to build inclusive environments in which everyone can thrive.

Mundo-Lab SA develops real estate properties for charities and social enterprises. It offers communal facilities such as meeting rooms, IT and telephony services, multi-functional printer, cycle parking, shower, cafeteria and garden. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Consumer Council for Water helps consumers resolve complaints against their British water company or retailer and provides free advice and support. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, UK. The company also champions the interests of consumers and influence water companies, governments, and regulators.

LDC (Managers) Ltd. operates as a private equity company. It invests in travel and leisure, healthcare, construction and property, financial services, industrials, support services, retail and consumer, and technology, media and telecommunications industries. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Westminster Growth Capital Ltd (Westminister) is an independent investment specialist focusing on alternative asset classes, including private equity and real estate. Based in London, the firm has additional offices in USA.

Westmill Solar Co-Operative Ltd. operates the Westmill Solar Park, which is situated in an undisclosed location and spans over 30 acres. The park is equipped with more than 20,000 polycrystalline PV panels that generate 4.8GWhr/yr of electricity.

Clearly So Ltd.(Cleary So) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Rodney Scott Schwartz. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

New World Trading Co. (UK) Ltd. distributes alcoholic beverages. Its products encompass beer, ale, casks and cocktails. The company was founded by Timothy Alan Bacon and Jeremy Kevin Robertson on June 28, 2011 and is headquartered in Knutsford, the United Kingdom.

The Ombudsman Service Ltd. is a non-profit company based in the UK that helps consumers and businesses settle disputes with communications or energy companies in a fair manner. The British company has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2002 and Matthew Vickers has been the CEO since 2015.

Estio Training Ltd. provides information technology and digital apprenticeship training services. The firm is renowned in delivering structured training that leads to skills enhancement and progression. The company is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.

The MILL Academy is a non-profit multi-academy trust that was established in October 2015. The British company is committed to transforming lives through inspirational education. Wendy Hemmingsley has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2015.

Liberty House Group Pte Ltd. manufactures and distributes steel products. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

Part of AEI Group Ltd., Icon Electronics Ltd. is a British company that manufactures electrical equipment. The company is based in Portsmouth, UK. The company was founded in 2009 by Timothy Bahram Neville Farazmand.

Abercross Holdings Ltd. (Abercross) is a private equity firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Part of Palatine Private Equity LLP, Project Dahl Topco Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in Leeds, UK. Founded in 2018, it functions as an investment holding company.

The Lakes Distillery Co. Plc engages in producing and selling spirits and wine. The company was founded by Paul Currie and Nigel Mills and is headquartered in Cockermouth, the United Kingdom.

Beechbrook Capital LLP (Beechbrook) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Mr. Paul Shea and Mr. Nicolas Fenn. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Infrabuild Australia Pty Ltd. manufactures and supplies steel products. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. Francisco Rodriguez Irazusta has been the CEO of the Australian company since 2023.