LDC: Equity Funder of the Year after Iamproperty Exit
Deal News | Feb 07, 2025 | LDC
LDC's North East & Scotland team was awarded Equity Funder of the Year at the UK Dealmakers Awards for its impressive year, including deals like the successful exit of iamproperty and an investment in Kick ICT. In addition to Equity Funder, LDC's exit of iamproperty to Perwyn won Deal of the Year (Large), marking a substantial increase in enterprise value and generating a 3.7x money multiple return. This recognition reflects the growth and strategic acquisitions facilitated by LDC, highlighting its role in the UK’s dealmaking arena. Meanwhile, LDC's South West & Wales team also received commendation for its exit of Cakesmiths, boosting its revenue and EBITDA significantly. These achievements underscore LDC's effectiveness in investment and exit strategies across its regional teams.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Corporate Finance
Geography
- United Kingdom – The award ceremony and the deals discussed, such as the exits and investments by LDC, occurred within the UK, highlighting its role in the UK's financial and M&A environment.
- North East & Scotland – Part of the article specifically focuses on LDC's North East & Scotland team, celebrating their achievements in the UK dealmaking arena.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article discusses LDC, a private equity firm, and its investment and exit strategies, highlighting successful private equity deals.
- Corporate Finance – The article covers significant transactional activities involving LDC, which fall under the corporate finance sector due to their impact on company valuations and strategic acquisitions.
Financials
- 278% – Increase in enterprise value of iamproperty upon exit.
- 3.7x – Money multiple return achieved by LDC from the exit of iamproperty.
- 164% – Increase in revenue for Cakesmiths after investment by LDC.
- 260% – Increase in EBITDA for Cakesmiths post-investment by LDC.
- 3x – Money multiple return from the exit of Cakesmiths.
- 81% – IRR for LDC from the exit of Cakesmiths.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDC | Private Equity Firm | Company | LDC is a private equity firm recognized for its strategic investments and exits, securing multiple awards at the UK Dealmakers Awards. |
| iamproperty | Target Company | Company | A company that underwent a successful growth and exit scenario with LDC, operating in the property space. |
| Perwyn | Buyer | Company | Perwyn purchased iamproperty, marking a successful exit for LDC. |
| Cakesmiths | Target Company | Company | A company in which LDC invested significantly, eventually securing a commendable exit showing substantial growth in revenue and EBITDA. |
| Kick ICT | Investment | Company | A company LDC invested in as part of its strategic investment initiatives. |
| Aspire | Portfolio Company | Company | One of the portfolio companies supported by LDC for strategic acquisitions. |
| Lomond | Portfolio Company | Company | Another portfolio company of LDC that was supported for making strategic acquisitions. |