£2m Play Factore to create 60 jobs at Chill Factore site
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Read moreThe Telegraph: The Gym Group keen to cut pounds in growth market
Low-cost exercise chain, The Gym Group, could be set for rapid expansion in the UK and Europe as technology-led gym design takes off, writes Oliver Duggan in the Telegraph. The exercise chain, one of the country’s best-known affordable gym providers, last month looked set for a £300m merger with Pure Gym. The Gym pioneered the […]
Read moreThe Economist: New Digs: What to do with old offices
The Economist discusses how the repurposing unused office buildings, as the Qbic Hotel London has done in London’s East End, is saving money and encouraging growth. Located in Whitechapel, the Qbic Hotel offers affordable yet stylish accommodation to leisure and business travellers from as little as £59 per night. Its 171 rooms feature innovative design […]
Read moreQbic Hotel shortlisted for European Hospitality 2014 Award
We are delighted to announce that our portfolio company Qbic Hotel London, has been shortlisted for the best “Opening of the Year” in the New Build category of the European Hospitality Awards 2014. Located in Whitechapel in London’s East End, Qbic Hotel offers affordable yet stylish accommodation to leisure and business travellers from as little […]
Read moreBridges Ventures-backed Alina Homecare completes second acquisition
Bridges Ventures (“Bridges”) announced today that portfolio company Alina Homecare (“Alina”) has completed the successful acquisition of a high quality homecare provider in the Midlands. This is the second deal completed by Alina and follows the acquisition of a homecare provider in Hertfordshire in May this year. Alina is continuing to invest in ‘greenfield’ branches and, […]
Read moreBridges Ventures invests in North Wales-based Wholebake
The new investment will support capacity expansion, brand development and the creation of at least 60 jobs in an area of high unemployment London, 28 July 2014: Bridges Ventures (“Bridges”) announces that it has acquired a controlling interest in Wholebake Limited (“Wholebake”), a manufacturer and distributor of great tasting healthier snack bars. Bridges are backing […]
Read moreThe Guardian: First SIB to fund foster placements for children in care: how does it work?
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Read moreSocial Enterprise: HCT Group is announced as preferred partner for the delivery of Guernsey’s bus services
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Read moreThe Independent: Bridges combines good works with profits
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Read moreFinancial Times: ‘Middle way’ can improve society
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Read moreBBC News, Radio 4: Michele Giddens – My bottom line
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