13th May 2020

Responding to Covid-19: Contributing to the community

As 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 […]

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3rd November 2020

PRI recognises Bridges as a global leader

We’re delighted to announce that Bridges has been selected as one of the PRI (Principles of Responsible Investment)’s ‘2020 Leaders Group’. This initiative is designed to recognise a small group of investors globally (36 in total) whose commitment to transparency and best practice is helping to raise standards across ESG investing and reporting. This year […]

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25th November 2020

WhiteHat wins Bridges Positive Impact Award

We’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 […]

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30th November 2020

Bridges Annual Report 2019-2020

Our 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!

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18th December 2020

Bridges establishes first Northern office

Bridges 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 […]

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13th August 2019

Bridges receives AAA+ rating from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

We’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 […]

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11th September 2019

Bridges proudly sponsors another year of the Bridges Positive Impact Award

Bridges 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 […]

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10th October 2019

Bridges named as ‘Best for the World’ B Corp

Bridges 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 […]

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20th November 2019

How the B Corp framework can add value to an investor’s portfolio

Stefanie 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.     

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5th December 2019

Re:Cognition Health wins Bridges Positive Impact Award

We’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 […]

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6th February 2020

Project Syndicate: Making Impact Investing Work

After 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 […]

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13th May 2020

Responding to Covid-19: Engaging customers

As 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 […]

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