About LDC
LDC is a private equity firm founded in 1981. It is primarily based in London, United Kingdom. As of Sep 2026, LDC is an active investor with a portfolio of 228 companies, comprising 228 funding rounds and 123 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 10 funding rounds and has made 4 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United Kingdom and United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Business Services to Enterprise Applications. Most recently it acquired stakes in Clinical Pharmacist Solutions on Aug 27, 2026.
A lot of funds co-invest with LDC, with names like HSBC sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
LDC has a team of 59 people, including 22 partners.
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LDC's Portfolio
LDC has a portfolio of 228 companies. They have invested in a total of 228 companies. Their most recent investment was in Brady Solicitors (PE round) on Jul 15, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by LDC:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 15, 2026 | PE | 1377 | - | |
Jun 16, 2026 | PE | 6771 | - | |
May 14, 2026 | PE | 3713 | - | |
Apr 21, 2026 | PE | 4733 | - |
LDC has acquired 123 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Clinical Pharmacist Solutions on Aug 27, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by LDC:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Aug 27, 2026 | Provider of clinical services, recruitment, and training solutions for healthcare | - | 2018 | |
Mar 09, 2026 | Multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy providing design, engineering, and surveying services | - | - | |
Dec 24, 2025 | Provider of personal alarm services for the elderly | - | 1980 | |
Oct 15, 2025 | Provider of product feed management software for businesses | - | 2015 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of LDC:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2019
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2017
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United Kingdom and United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Business Services
Team profile of LDC
LDC has a team of 59 members including 22 Partners and 19 Principals located in United Kingdom, Australia and 2 more locations. LDC's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in LDC:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Belper | - | ||
Partner | United Kingdom | |||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | United Kingdom | - | ||
Partner | Alcester | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | Leeds | - | ||
Partner | Leeds | - | ||
Partner | India | - | - |
Co-investors of LDC
Over the past 45 years, 13 investors have co-invested in LDC's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of LDC: 13 investors entered a company along with LDC. These include investors like HSBC (3 companies).
LDC News
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LDC-backed Agentis Health Group Acquires Clinical Services Provider Clinical Pharmacist SolutionsBusiness Sale•Aug 27, 2026•LDC
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Nottingham law firm secures LDC backing to fuel expansionTheBusinessDesk.com•Jul 15, 2026•LDC, Brady Solicitors
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York accountancy and advisory firm secures investment to drive next phase of growthBusiness Link•Jun 16, 2026•Fortus, LDC
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LDC exits construction data firm following four year transformationBusiness Link•May 11, 2026•BCIS, LDC
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LDC exits investment in fleet specialist after six yearsInsider Media•Apr 14, 2026•Global, LDC, Louis Dreyfus Company, NatWest Group
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270-strong software firm secures investment from private equity investor to drive growthInsider Media•Mar 10, 2026•i247 Group, LDC
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