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LGV Capital
LGV Capital was a London-based private equity firm, a subsidiary of Legal and General Group, established in 1989. It focused on early-stage investments in the...
LGV Capital
LGV Capital was a London-based private equity firm, a subsidiary of Legal and General Group, established in 1989. It focused on early-stage investments in the UK mid-market. The firm operated until its dissolution.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1989
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
How does LGV Capital source its deals?
LGV Capital's deal flow is anchored in its management buy-in model, which requires identifying both acquisition targets and the external executive talent to lead them post-close. This dual-sourcing approach — finding a company that needs leadership transition and a management team ready to step in — creates a proprietary origination channel that bypasses broad auction processes.
What investment stages and company profiles does LGV Capital target?
LGV Capital targets established, cash-generative mid-market companies within the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on businesses with strong market positions that are undergoing ownership succession, whether from retiring founders or corporate parents divesting non-core subsidiaries. The firm does not invest in venture-stage, startup, or turnaround situations.
Does LGV Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Based on the firm's stated strategy as a private equity manager executing direct buyout and management buy-in transactions, LGV Capital deploys capital through direct control investments rather than acting as a fund-of-funds or making passive LP commitments to third-party managers.
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