Tom Street joins Bridges Inclusive Growth

22nd January 2025

Tom joins as an Investment Director for Bridges Inclusive Growth, our private equity strategy focused on UK social impact businesses

We’re delighted to welcome Tom Street as an Investment Director for Bridges Inclusive Growth, our private equity strategy dedicated to supporting businesses that are delivering positive, measurable social outcomes for vulnerable groups in the UK.

Tom joins Bridges from Agathos, where he invested in UK SMEs operating across the education, healthcare and business service sectors. He began his career at DC Advisory, advising UK SMEs.

Emma Thorne, Head of Bridges Inclusive Growth, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome Tom to Bridges. He has a strong track record of helping businesses with impact at their core to achieve sustainable, fast-paced growth. We’re looking forward to drawing on this experience – and his strong sector knowledge – as we look to build out our Inclusive Growth strategy and achieve better outcomes in areas like physical health, mental health and economic inclusion.”

Tom Street, Investment Director for Bridges Inclusive Growth, said:
“I’ve always been passionate about working closely with exceptional founders and management teams to build businesses that drive positive change. Bridges is a true pioneer in impact investing, and the Inclusive Growth Fund is leaning into areas of the UK economy that are underserved by private capital. I’m excited about the opportunity to work with businesses making a positive impact, helping them navigate the challenges of rapid growth so they can improve the lives of more vulnerable people across the UK.”

 

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