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 […]
Read moreStefanie Kneer, Head of Impact Management at Bridges, explains how the B Corp framework can enhance an investor’s ability to engage with companies and add value in four key areas – origination, 100-day planning, continuous improvement and exits – ultimately adding long-term value to an investors’ portfolio. Read the post here.
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce the 2019 winner of the Bridges Positive Impact Award – our new category at the Growing Business Awards, which is intended to recognise growth businesses that are having a positive impact on people or the planet. Like last year, we received a host of remarkable entries for this year’s prize. But […]
Read moreAfter decades on the margins of finance and philanthropy, impact investing is finally moving into the mainstream, with most major asset-management firms having launched impact-investment funds and strategies. Brian Trelstad, Bridges partner in the US, examines what the sector needs to avoid corporate whitewash – notably stronger standards, greater diversity of players, and a wider […]
Read moreAs 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 […]
Read moreAs 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 […]
Read moreIn her latest Forbes blog, Michele Giddens highlights that many people are impact investors without even realising it , meaning we can all play a role in driving the growth of impactful investment. Read the post here.
Read moreWe are sorry to announce that Peter Englander is stepping down as its non-executive chairman, with immediate effect. Peter has unfortunately been diagnosed with a serious illness that will make it impossible for him to continue in the role. Peter began his career at Air Products and then the Boston Consulting Group, before joining Apax […]
Read moreBridges Fund Management has held a final close on Social Outcomes Fund II, its second fund dedicated to social outcomes contracts, with commitments of £35m. Social outcomes contracts are increasingly used by Government to commission vital social services from mission-driven providers. Instead of the traditional ‘fee for service’ approach, these contracts are structured so that […]
Read moreBridges Fund Management (“Bridges”) has raised £155m of capital to invest in impactful growth businesses and mission-led enterprises, following the close of its latest growth fund and a number of managed accounts. Over the last two years, Bridges has been re-shaping its investment platform in response to demand from impact-driven entrepreneurs seeking different kinds of […]
Read moreOur 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!
Read moreResearch shows that people increasingly want to work for, buy from and invest in companies that have mission and impact at their heart of their business models. In her third Forbes blog, Michele Giddens talks about the rise of the B Corp movement – emblematic of this developing trend – arguing that this creates an […]
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