LDC Backing ambition LDC & ME OUR PORTFOLIO TOP 50 ABOUT US RESOURCES NEWS CONTACT LDC SEARCH SCOTLAND PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM Backing ambition across Scotland As one of Scotland’s leading mid-market private equity firms – with offices in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh – LDC has been committed to backing ambitious management teams across the country since 2008. GET IN TOUCH Frances Rus and her management team secured a £15m investment from LDC in 2018 Private equity not only allowed me to buy great businesses but also gave me the ability to invest – so we could make the most of the growth.” Frances Rus, Managing Director Duncan & Todd Group We are an active contributor to the Scottish business community having invested nearly £120m to help businesses to grow and thrive. Our current portfolio in Scotland spans technology, support services and healthcare. With the support of our sole investor Lloyds Banking Group, we are committed to accelerating the growth of Scottish businesses and our team is well placed to continue backing management teams across the country. Our team is currently supporting the buy and build ambitions of leading optician and hearing care chain Duncan & Todd and has helped the company to complete six acquisitions in the first 12 months of our partnership and Commsworld supporting the business’ ambitious organic growth journey. We have also exited investments in CMS Window Systems, Guardian Technologies and Darcy Technologies, which all achieved sustainable growth. Hear from Mark Kerr, Head of LDC in Scotland in The Press and Journal on how private equity can provide firms in Scotland with support to navigate the challenges ahead. To find out more about our private equity investments in Scotland, please get in touch with our Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow teams below or explore our case studies. > Contact the team in Aberdeen > Contact the team in Edinburgh > Contact the team in Glasgow Read our latest newsletter ‘Scottish View 2020’ below: Loading PDF 100% ... 1/8 Scotland case studies Read more about our Scotland case studies READ MORE COMMSWORLD: BACKING NATIONAL ROLL-OUT Leading internet company secures backing to speed organic growth across Scotland and the UK. CMS WINDOW SYSTEMS: EXPANSION OF FACILITIES FOR GROWTH Minority investment helped Scottish manufacturer to capitalise on green credentials to create openings. DUNCAN & TODD: REGIONAL EXPANSION THROUGH BUY AND BUILD Optical provider sets it sights on further acquisitions following six in the first 12 months of secondary buyout. Latest Scotland news WELCOME TO SCOTTISH VIEW – AN UPDATE FROM LDC IN SCOTLAND 3 SEP 2020 TRANSACTION ACTIVITY REBOUNDING AS LDC ANNOUNCES 18 DEALS IN FIRST HALF OF YEAR 14 JUL 2020 OPINION: OPPORTUNITY AND OPTIMISM BY JOHN GARNER 8 JUN 2020 Scotland team GEMMA GLAZIER Personal Assistant Yorkshire & North East Scotland +44 (0)113 235 5052 gglazier@ldc.co.uk GILLIAN SHARMAN Origination Director North West Scotland +44 (0)161 831 1727 gsharman@ldc.co.uk LEE DONALDSON Investment Director Scotland +44 (0)7341 076564 ldonaldson@ldc.co.uk Get in touch to see if we can work together First name* Last name* Telephone number Sign up for LDC news and insights First name* Last name* Email* LDC (Managers) Ltd. One Vine Street London W1J 0AH United Kingdom PRIVACY STATEMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS MODERN SLAVERY Registered in England and Wales no. 2495714. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority no. 147964. Part of Lloyds Banking Group. Copyright © 2021 LDC (Managers) Ltd Website by Mr B & Friends You can manage your preferences and opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT