Key facts

  • A leading European middle market private equity firm  with a network of offices in Europe, the US and a portfolio office in Shanghai.
  • €31 billion of committed funds to date from a world class investor base.
  • €19.3 billion assets under management and returned €3 billion to investors in 2019.
  • Established over 25 years ago.
  • Our investment focus is on established, market-leading companies valued up to €1.5 billion that combine market leadership, diversification, brand strength, quality of products or services and first-rate management.
  • Bridgepoint Development Capital is dedicated to investments in companies valued up to €200 million.
  • Bridgepoint Growth is dedicated to investments in businesses with significant UK operations seeking equity investment between €5 million and €20 million.
  • Bridgepoint Credit is an independent provider of private debt to European middle market businesses with ambitious organic and acquisitive growth strategies. 
  • Focus on companies with the potential to grow through expansion across borders, operational improvement, refocusing of strategies, and add-on acquisitions.
  • Fully integrated European network of local teams to originate and manage multinational investments.
  • Six principal sectors: business services, consumer, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing & industrials and media & technology.
  • Industry-wide networks, specialist advisers and intermediaries to identify opportunities for investment.
  • Aggregate purchasing scheme for portfolio companies for more efficient and cost-effective procurement.
  • Strong ESG principles fully integrated into the Firm's and investee companies' business practice.

 

2019 Annual Review

The Point

Bridgepoint fact sheet