London, 2 April 2014: Bridges Ventures (“Bridges”) has announced today that it is investing in Clothingsites.co.uk Ltd (“Clothingsites”), a leading UK based premium designer menswear e-commerce business. Established in 2002 the business is trading successfully and last year grew by 30%. It consists of: Woodhouse Clothing, an in-season premium menswear e-commerce retailer; Brown Bag, which […]
Read moreIn this article for Real Business, Philip Newborough, Bridges Ventures’ Managing Partner, writes about the firm’s thematic approach to investment, looking at the sectors where commercial success and social impact can go in ‘lock-step’. Access the full article
Read moreMIINT engages a network of student-led MBA teams at prominent business schools across the country in a social impact investing competition. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Bridges IMPACT +, the advisory arm of specialist fund manager Bridges Ventures, will soon host the third annual MIINT competition for student-led impact investing teams. […]
Read moreBridges Ventures (“Bridges”) has today published a report revealing details of the Bridges IMPACT methodology – a toolkit used by its team for integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts into investment decisions. Bridges is a specialist fund manager dedicated to using an impact-driven approach to create superior returns for investors and society at-large. Over […]
Read moreBridges Ventures (‘Bridges’) has today announced it has expanded its team with four senior appointments. The new hires join Bridges at a crucial time for the firm, following the recent successful close of its third Sustainable Growth Fund at £125m, a series of strong exits and the expansion of its fund range. Founded in 2002, […]
Read moreA joint venture between Bridges Ventures and Chancerygate has sold The Curve, a student accommodation development in London’s Aldgate, to LaSalle Investment Management for £60.3m reflecting a yield of 6%. Bridges Sustainable Property Fund and Chancerygate jointly acquired the site south of Whitechapel High Street in 2010 to target growth in the area based on […]
Read more■ First fund of its kind, it will provide investment and support to charities and social enterprises to deliver social outcomes-based contracts ■ Bridges Ventures (Bridges) and Big Society Capital have today announced the launch of the Bridges Social Impact Bond Fund. The first of its kind, the fund will invest in charities and social […]
Read moreBridges Sustainable Property Fund has acquired a Grade II listed building in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. 50-54 St Paul’s Square was formerly a jewellers’ workshop, now converted into 25 office units and a ground floor restaurant. Bridges Sustainable Property Fund is currently refurbishing the site, with a focus on retaining the original features whilst incorporating […]
Read moreBridges Ventures is delighted to announce the launch of the DNA Profit for Purpose Prize, a competition to find a dynamic entrepreneur who has the passion and experience to make a positive change in the world by building a scalable business that can deliver both attractive financial returns and positive social or environmental impact. The […]
Read moreA syndicate of social investors comprising the Bridges Social Entrepreneurs Fund, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Trust for London have joined forces to back a project which will test a new shared housing model to help those who have suffered from homelessness and social exclusion. The syndicate of investors will commit a combined £1.5 million to […]
Read moreWe are delighted to share the news that The Gym, one of Bridges Ventures’ investee companies, has received yet another prestigious industry recognition. John Treharne, the company’s chief executive, has been named “CEO of the Year in the South East” by the BVCA Management Team Awards that celebrates the achievements of companies backed by private […]
Read moreLondon, 13 June 2013 – Bridges Ventures (“Bridges”) has today announced that it has sold its majority position in The Gym Group (‘”The Gym”) to Phoenix Equity Partners, its fourth successful realisation in the last twelve months. The transaction represents a 50% IRR and 3.7x multiple for investors in Bridges funds, of which a minority […]
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