Independent Investment: Working Responsibly for the Long Term

Independent Investment: Working Responsibly for the Long Term

Author | Fergus Bailie
As an independent family business, investing our own cash, we are in it for the long run. Everybody at Bailie Group understands the challenges facing businesses, which is why we back, support and empower leaders to get the best results for their organisations.
Working with independent investors means building for the future We support and collaborate with like-minded passionate leaders
As an independent family business, Bailie Group occupies a unique space in the investment landscape. We're not driven by external shareholders or short term gains, we invest our own capital and are guided by long term impact and results. This gives us a freedom to invest differently, focusing on people and purpose, backing leaders that have the power to make a lasting difference.

How We Invest

Every investment we make must stand for something more than financial return. Whether it’s a company driving innovation in infrastructure, improving public safety, or connecting essential services, we look for businesses that create tangible, positive outcomes.

That’s why, in our Investment Criteria we want to work with like-minded, passionate owners who buy in to the family ethos of the group and invest in their business’ culture.

The same principle applies to our property investments. A strong outcome matters, but so does the value those spaces bring to the community.

Built for the Future

Our Group brings together a range of specialist companies, each encouraged to think independently but collaborate closely. Together, they apply technology and sector expertise to deliver intelligent solutions that help organisations perform better and operate more efficiently.

We’ve invested significantly in helping these businesses grow: supporting innovation, developing new offerings, and strengthening their role within the sectors they serve.

But it’s not just about our businesses.

Responsible investment means building something that lasts. It’s about growth that benefits everyone involved — our people, our partners, and the industries we work in.

Our focus is long-term: to acquire and develop businesses that will continue to deliver value and make an impact for generations to come. That’s why Net Zero is at the heart of our group, with meeting climate goals being a key priority for the entire collective.

Because the measure of good investment isn’t just what it returns today — it’s the legacy it creates tomorrow.