Pictured: (l-r) Richard Bishop, Head of Investments at
Business Growth Fund with Ben Thacker, GBR Phoenix Beard and Matt
Long, DTZ at 45 Church Street
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has relocated to prime office
accommodation in one of Birmingham's most iconic buildings, in a
deal brokered by joint agents, DTZ and GBR Phoenix Beard on behalf
of Standard Life Investments.
The BGF is a £2.5 billion equity investment company
established to provide long-term capital to fast-growing small to
medium-sized UK businesses. The organisation has taken 5,000 sq ft
on the 11th floor at Standard Life Investment's 45 Church Street
office scheme on a 10 year lease.
Located on in a highly prominent position in Birmingham's
central business district, 45 Church Street comprises 124,000 sq ft
of office space, offering panoramic views of the city.
Matt Long of DTZ commented: "45 Church Street offers unrivalled
city centre accommodation. A high quality and contemporary finish
with flexible work space in a prestigious location has meant the
scheme has attracted a number of high profile national and
international occupiers in the finance and professional services
sector."
Other occupiers at the building include, Coutts & Co,
Mazars, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe, Jones Lang LaSalle and
Hyman Robertson.
The BGF is independent of government and backed by five of the
UK's main banking groups in collaboration with the British Bankers'
Association. It has five offices across the UK in London,
Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol and Manchester. Business Secretary
Vince Cable attended its launch in Birmingham earlier this
year.