We’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’re delighted to announce that Eva Sarma has joined Bridges Evergreen, our impact-driven long-term equity fund, as an Investment Director. Eva previously spent 11 years at 3i, latterly as a Director in the UK private equity team. More recently she was Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary of Level 20, a not-for-profit organisation that champions […]
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 moreWe’re delighted to announce that Bridges Evergreen has acquired a majority stake in Skills Training UK, an independent skills training provider. Skills Training UK is one of the leaders in its sector: it has a long track record of growth and achievement in the design and delivery of employer-responsive apprenticeships and individual-focused skills programmes that […]
Read moreBridges 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 […]
Read moreWrenbridge 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 […]
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 […]
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 moreBridges Fund Management has acquired a majority stake in énergie Fitness (“énergie”), the leading UK low-cost gym franchise business with over 100 sites across the UK & Ireland, for an undisclosed sum. The investment from Bridges – a specialist in this sector – will help énergie to accelerate its growth plan and continue broadening access […]
Read moreBridges and HUB, a specialist residential developer, have agreed a £62m deal with leading housing association L&Q to develop 172 homes in Croydon, south London. The forward funding deal will see L&Q fund and take ownership of two blocks, comprising 84 and 88 units, which form part of Bridges’ wider Taberner House development. L&Q will […]
Read moreA new service offering therapy to families in need is to be launched by Norfolk County Council next week. Known as Stronger Families, the service will support about 400 children aged 8 to 15 to live safely at home with their families. The project is one of the first of its kind in the country. Cllr […]
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