BGF backs UK consultancy Rappor with multi-million-pound growth deal

What's the deal? BGFDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has made a multi-million-pound growth equity investment in Rappor, a transport-led engineering and environmental consultancy. Law firm MichelmoresDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → advised BGF on the transaction, announced in July 2026.

What's the endgame? Founded in 2014 by Adam Padmore, Rappor employs 95 people across offices in Bristol, Bedford, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and London. It serves more than 700 clients across strategic land, residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and public sector projects.

Why now? The investment will fund Rappor's UK expansion, hiring, and the development of its services.

The Michelmores team was led by corporate partner Adam Kean. ClaritasDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → advised BGF on the transaction's tax aspects.

Alex Garfitt, a partner at BGF, said the firm "worked collaboratively with all parties to help deliver a successful outcome." Kean said Rappor "has achieved impressive growth and is well positioned for its next phase of expansion."

The signal: BGF continues to channel growth capital into UK regional businesses beyond London, betting on consultancies tied to infrastructure and development demand.

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