The Bridges Sustainable Growth Funds have completed their fourth investment this year, backing Manchester-based Tier 1 – a pioneering circular economy business that specialises in refurbishing and recycling used IT hardware. Tier 1 is helping to tackle a growing global challenge: electronic waste. According to the UN, 54m tonnes of e-waste was produced globally in […]
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce that Elysian Capital has acquired a majority stake in Wholebake, the healthy snack bar manufacturer that has created over a hundred jobs at its BRC AA-accredited production facilities in North Wales. This new investment represents a successful exit for the Bridges Sustainable Growth Funds, which initially invested in Wholebake in 2014. […]
Read moreWe’re pleased to announce that Bridges has exited its investment in The Vet, the UK-based affordable veterinary services provider, to trade buyer CVS Group. Bridges created The Vet in 2013 (in partnership with founder/CPO Jane Baldwin), recognising that while the number of pet owners was growing steadily, many were finding it hard to access quality […]
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce that Bridges has invested in Talking Talent, a business that helps organisations to build more diverse, inclusive and equitable, work cultures for everyone via coaching and leadership consulting programmes. Working with progressive organisations, Talking Talent focuses on retention and career progression of under-represented employees, including women, ethnically diverse groups and working […]
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that Bridges has sold a majority stake in World of Books, the market-leading technology company, to private equity investor Livingbridge, delivering a highly successful exit for Bridges Sustainable Growth Fund III. In 2016, Bridges was selected as the preferred bidder for World of Books in a very competitive process, thanks […]
Read moreGEV Wind Power (“GEV”), one of the world’s leading wind turbine repair and maintenance providers, has merged with Danish business Wind Power Lab (“WPL”), a leader in providing intelligent technology-based blade solutions to wind park operators. GEV provides field blade repair and maintenance services to wind farm manufacturers and operators in the UK, Europe […]
Read moreBridges is delighted to announce a new partnership with Matrix Telematics (“Matrix”), a fleet telematics and software provider that helps to improve driver safety, prevent accidents and reduce emissions. The investment values the business at over £60m. Bridges is backing the existing management team led by CEO Mark Packman, who founded Matrix in 2001 alongside […]
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 moreWe’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 […]
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 moreBridges 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 […]
Read moreBridges 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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