LDC, a privately owned company founded in 1981 and headquartered in the UK, is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. Employing approximately 660 people, LDC provides growth capital and strategic guidance to management teams of UK businesses. Their investments encompass both minority and majority stakes across diverse sectors. LDC's portfolio companies have historically demonstrated above-average growth, and the firm has achieved significant increases in enterprise value upon divestment from these companies.