13th May 2020
Responding to Covid-19: Contributing to the community
As an impact-driven investor, we at Bridges have always believed that by driving better outcomes for all stakeholders, we can create more resilient assets that are better placed to create shared value over the long term. This conviction has shaped all of the intensive work we have done with our partners since the onset of […]
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3rd November 2020
PRI recognises Bridges as a global leader
We’re delighted to announce that Bridges has been selected as one of the PRI (Principles of Responsible Investment)’s ‘2020 Leaders Group’. This initiative is designed to recognise a small group of investors globally (36 in total) whose commitment to transparency and best practice is helping to raise standards across ESG investing and reporting. This year […]
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25th November 2020
WhiteHat wins Bridges Positive Impact Award
We’re delighted to announce the 2020 winner of the Bridges Positive Impact Award, our category at the Growing Business Awards, which is intended to recognise growth businesses that are having a positive impact on people or the planet. Every year we receive a host of incredible entries – and this year was no different. But […]
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30th November 2020
Bridges Annual Report 2019-2020
Our latest annual report looks at all the highlights from what was a momentous year for Bridges: our funds raised since inception passed the £1bn mark, following fund closes on three of our investment strategies. Click here to have a read. We’d love to know what you think!
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18th December 2020
Bridges establishes first Northern office
Bridges appoints Simon Braham as a partner in the Sustainable Growth Funds, to kick-start a new base in Manchester. As we look to partner with more impact-driven management teams across the Northern Regions, Bridges has established a permanent presence in Manchester, to complement our existing office in London. To lead this new effort, we have […]
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11th February 2021
Bridges recruits Tom Biddle to lead Evergreen Holdings
Bridges recruits Tom Biddle to lead pioneering Evergreen Holdings vehicle We are delighted to announce that Tom Biddle has joined Bridges to lead Bridges Evergreen Holdings, our pioneering long-term capital vehicle. Tom will be responsible for leading Evergreen Holdings’ origination and investment processes, building its funds under management, and working with its portfolio companies to […]
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18th February 2021
Wrenbridge and Bridges to develop £45m key Stevenage employment site for industrial/logistics
Wrenbridge and Bridges Fund Management have acquired a strategic employment site on North Road, Stevenage, with a view to developing over 200,000 sq. ft. of logistics/industrial space. The 16.5-acre site, which is allocated for employment use, sits 0.5 miles to the west of Junction 8 of the A1(M) and 20 miles north of the […]
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15th March 2021
Bridges backs ethical homeware brand Nkuku to support sustainable growth
Bridges is delighted to announce a new partnership with Nkuku, the fast-growing ethical home and lifestyle brand. Nkuku was founded by Alistair and Alex Cooke in 2003, inspired by a round-the-world trip. It works directly with artisans around the world to create and sell beautifully handmade home and lifestyle products, which combine traditional craftsmanship […]
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13th November 2019
Viva bolts on Spain’s Duet Fit
Viva Gym Group, a Bridges Sustainable Growth Funds investment, has completed the acquisition of Duet Fit, a chain of 13 gyms in Barcelona. Following on from the earlier acquisition of Fitness Hut, the Duet acquisition strengthens Viva’s position as the leading low-cost gym operator in the Iberian region. By the end of this year, combined […]
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13th August 2019
Bridges receives AAA+ rating from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
We’re delighted to announce that Bridges has been awarded the highest possible mark of A+ in all three eligible categories of the 2019 Principles for Responsible Investment: Strategy & Governance, Private Equity and Property. This puts us in the highest rank of investment managers around the world. The PRI’s annual assessment plays an important role […]
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11th September 2019
Bridges proudly sponsors another year of the Bridges Positive Impact Award
Bridges proudly sponsors a second year of recognising next-generation impact businesses at the prestigious Growing Business Awards. This award recognises growing businesses whose products or services are helping to solve our most pressing social and environmental challenges, and in the process, tapping into exciting growth markets. Consumers increasingly demand that business plays its part in tackling […]
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10th October 2019
Bridges named as ‘Best for the World’ B Corp
Bridges is delighted to have been named as a ‘Best for the World’ B Corporation, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach and our positive impact on people and the planet. B Corps are businesses that publicly commit to creating value for society as a whole, not just for shareholders. To be certified, companies must submit […]
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