BGF strengthens Scotland team with new investor

BGF, one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland, has expanded its Scotland team with the appointment of Rory McPherson as investor. 

Rory brings extensive experience in Scotland’s M&A landscape, having previously led BDO’s Scottish M&A team for over seven years.

With a background in leveraged finance at Lloyds Banking Group and RBS, Rory has advised on mid-market transactions, including sales, acquisitions, MBOs and fundraisings.

Rory said: “I’m thrilled to be joining BGF and working with not only the ambitious team in Scotland, but also with an array of interesting and growing businesses.

"At BGF, building long-term relationships and trust with the businesses in the market is a key priority. 

“I believe this approach will enable me to make a meaningful impact by supporting companies across Scotland.

“Personally, I feel like I have also gone full circle. I trained as a chartered accountant with a firm that was based on the same street as BGF, so it feels great to be back where it all started.”

Rory’s appointment follows strong activity in 2024, with BGF’s Scotland and Northern Ireland team completing six new deals and three successful exits.

Paddy Graham, regional partner at BGF, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Rory to the team. 

“He brings with him a wealth of experience of the Scottish market and an established network which we are confident will help us to continue BGF’s growth across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

“This appointment demonstrates BGF’s continued commitment to providing Scotland’s most ambitious businesses with the patient capital and strategic support needed to scale.”

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