Bridges 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 moreViva Gym Group, a Bridges Sustainable Growth Funds investment, has completed the acquisition of Duet Fit, a chain of 13 gyms in Barcelona. Following on from the earlier acquisition of Fitness Hut, the Duet acquisition strengthens Viva’s position as the leading low-cost gym operator in the Iberian region. By the end of this year, combined […]
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce that Bridges has been awarded the highest possible mark of A+ in all three eligible categories of the 2019 Principles for Responsible Investment: Strategy & Governance, Private Equity and Property. This puts us in the highest rank of investment managers around the world. The PRI’s annual assessment plays an important role […]
Read moreBridges proudly sponsors a second year of recognising next-generation impact businesses at the prestigious Growing Business Awards. This award recognises growing businesses whose products or services are helping to solve our most pressing social and environmental challenges, and in the process, tapping into exciting growth markets. Consumers increasingly demand that business plays its part in tackling […]
Read moreBridges 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 moreBridges Evergreen Holdings (“Evergreen”) has acquired a significant minority stake in AgilityEco Services Ltd (“AgilityEco”), a recognised leader in low-carbon, energy efficiency and fuel poverty services, to support its long-term growth and so help more vulnerable households. More than 10% of all households in the U.K. live in fuel poverty*. AgilityEco is helping to tackle […]
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.
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