Real Deals: Bridges Ventures rakes in £125m for new fund
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Read moreAltAssets: Bridges Ventures raises £125m impact investment fund
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Read moreThe Telegraph: Doing good is not incompatible with making a profit
In this article in The Telegraph, Tim Hames argues that “it is entirely possible to solve very challenging social problems and to make a stellar profit at the same time. Charity is wonderful but there are times when more direct incentives than pure philanthropy can provide work most effectively” Read the full article
Read moreFT: Making an impact – video interview of Michele Giddens
In this FT video interview, Michele Giddens talks about the increasing interest from institutional investors in sustainable and impact investment. Access the full interview
Read moreGrowth Business: Qbic looks to roll out budget boutique hotel offering following investment
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Read moreUnquote: Bridges backs budget hotel Qbic
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Read moreBridges Ventures announces opening of the UK’s first indoor real snow Alpine village
At 180 metres long, the Chill Factore slope is the UK’s longest and at 100 metres wide across the nursery, leisure and lower main slopes, it is the world’s widest. Facilities include a rock climbing wall, a luge and tubing, a children’s snowplay zone and an indoor skateboard park, as well as Alpine-themed shops, bars […]
Read moreThe Guardian: Private equity firms increasingly investing in social impact
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Read moreHuffington Post: Social Impact Investment Taskforce Established By the G8 Hits the Ground Running
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Read moreThe Independent: Auto22 is one of the UK’s most ethical businesses
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Read moreThird Successful exit for Bridges Community Ventures as it sells HS Atec Ltd
This is the third successful exit for Bridges, the venture capital company with a social mission. Bridges manages funds that achieve social aims as well as attractive financial returns. Its first funds primarily invest in ambitious businesses located in the most deprived areas of the UK. The return to investors in Bridges funds is more […]
Read moreThe Gym opens its first central London location in Vauxhall
The Gym Group opens its third site this week, in St Georges Wharf, Vauxhall – its first central London location. Members will have access to over 170 pieces of state-of-the-art gym equipment. The Gym provides quality gym facilities at affordable prices, with membership at The Gym Vauxhall costing £14.99 a month with no membership contract. […]
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