BB7 is delighted to announce that BGF now backs BB7 and its vision to become the foremost fire and security advisory firm. The investment will accelerate the growth. They will also increase the depth and breadth of risk and resilience advisory services they offer the clients. For the people, it will provide an opportunity to come on the journey and grow and develop with the company.
About BGF
BGF is the most active growth investor in the world. They are the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in growing businesses. An established and independent company, it has £2.5bn in funds to support growing companies across every region and sector of the economy. BGF will help take BB7 to new heights when fire and security design and services are much needed
Since it was set up in 2011, BGF has invested £1.9bn in more than 275 companies and has 14 local offices across the UK and Ireland. BGF is also the first investment company to be awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation.
BGF provides long-term, patient capital that management teams use to execute their strategic plans. It is also able to provide significant further funding as the company continues to grow, helping to build the large businesses of tomorrow. Its investment activities are deeply rooted in its mission to help ambitious businesses reach their potential and it has successfully cultivated a culture built on trust, patience, and partnership.
Client Relationships Going Forward
As a result of this investment, BB7 will become even better placed to serve the clients; both in terms of the service portfolio but also with regards to servicing even more locations across the UK and Ireland. Ahead of this multi-million-pound investment, BB7 was put under the microscope and has proven itself to be a sound, financially resilient business. BGF will help take BB7 to new heights both nationally and internationally at a time when world-class fire and security design, construction, and risk management advisory services are much needed.
Rahul Satsangi, an investor at BGF said, “Ben and BB7 are very well-regarded as industry-leading experts in fire and security, thanks to their deep understanding of the complex regulatory environment and quality of service. We’re delighted to back the team at such an exciting stage of growth.”
