Financial Criteria

We make investments with strong commercial potential which can deliver attractive financial returns to our investors. We are pioneering in a growing field of sustainable investment and aim to leverage increasing funds into this area by delivering financial results that will attract new investors to this kind of investment. Bridges Ventures makes equity investments in businesses we think have the potential to substantially increase their value in three to five years. The businesses we seek have:

  • ambitious entrepreneurs as founders
  • clear business objectives
  • a compelling business proposition
  • the potential to deliver attractive financial returns
  • the potential to achieve an exit for Bridges Ventures
  • the ability to bring about strong positive social impacts.
Bridges Ventures has a balanced fund strategy with three main areas of focus:
  • Early stage and development capital (although near revenue if a start-up)
  • Management buy-outs
  • Property-backed businesses

Sectors:
Bridges Ventures is a generalist investor but with an emphasis on healthcare, education, environmental and property-related businesses

Investment Range
Up to £10m. We invest alone, co-invest and syndicate.

If your business fits the profile then please send your business plan to info@bridgesventures.com

If you do not yet have a business plan or if you are looking for debt or grants (which we do not provide), please visit our resources page.

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