🤔 What does the future of talent in private markets look like? 🤔 To answer this, we recently hosted 46 brilliant students at our London office for the annual Bridgepoint Insights Week. This programme brings together bright young minds, challenging and equipping them with a deeper understanding of the vibrant worlds of private equity and credit, while offering a comprehensive overview of Bridgepoint's role in the industry. Throughout the week, students participated in: 🗣️ Engaging presentations from expert teams across the firm 🛠️ Hands-on, practical case study exercises 🧠 Skill-building workshops, tailored toward supporting entry into our industry 🤝 Valuable networking opportunities with Bridgepoint colleagues Their enthusiasm and curiosity were truly inspiring. We’re very proud to play a part in shaping the next generation of investment talent. Thanks to everyone who made this week a success! #Bridgepoint #PrivateEquity #PrivateCredit #FutureLeaders
About us
We are one of the world's leading private asset growth investors, specialising in private equity, private credit, and following the ECP transaction, infrastructure. With €41bn of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, we combine global scale with local market and sector expertise, consistently delivering strong returns through cycles.
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http://www.bridgepoint.eu
External link for Bridgepoint
- Industry
- Investment Management
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- West End, England
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- buyouts, buy-ins
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5 Marble Arch
West End, England W1H 7EJ, GB
Employees at Bridgepoint
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Thank you to Greenhouse Sports and students from St Paul’s Way Trust School, who recently joined Hamish Grant and team in our offices for an enriching afternoon learning about potential careers in the industry. We’re proud of the continued efforts of Bridgepoint colleagues to give back to local communities and widen access to the financial services industry 🙌
🌟 Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming a group of 12 bright and enthusiastic children from St Paul's Way Trust School in Tower Hamlets to Bridgepoint’s Marble Arch office, as part of the Greenhouse Sports charity initiative. 🌟 Greenhouse is a remarkable London-based charity which uses the power of sport to engage young people and improve their life chances. By partnering with schools and placing full-time coaches in the school environment, Greenhouse empowers and inspires young people growing up in disadvantaged communities. Their work helps to develop essential social, thinking and physical skills through sport and providing a pathway to a brighter future. 🎾 As a proud sponsor of Greenhouse, it made me very happy to see these young individuals explore our workplace. Earlier this year we visited St Paul's Way to engage with the same children about career topics whilst being coached tennis skills by the very talented Chris, a Greenhouse coach. Last week's visit was designed to continue those conversations and to give our guests new perspectives on potential careers. They asked some great questions and loved our office with its views over Hyde Park and free snacks. They even bumped into our Founder, William, in the lift! It was a wonderful experience and a great way of giving something back to the next generation; to a group of children who may have less access to the financial services industry. I hope their time with us was as inspiring for them as it was for all of us at Bridgepoint. #Bridgepoint #GreenhouseSports
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Congratulations to the Equativ team on today’s acquisition of Sharethrough, one of the world’s premier independent omnichannel ad exchanges. This new partnership establishes one of the largest marketplaces for advertising globally – spanning 18 countries and with a combined net recurring revenue above $200M – to address advertisers and media owners’ needs for greater efficiency and innovation at scale. This pivotal merger is another significant step forward for Equativ, a Bridgepoint portfolio company, as it continues to grow into one of the top Supply Side Platforms (SSP) worldwide. #Bridgepoint #Equativ #Sharethrough #Advertising
🎉 Exciting announcement! 🎉 Equativ and Sharethrough are teaming up to create a powerhouse in the ad tech industry! This merger is set to redefine the game, forming one of the largest ad marketplaces worldwide. 🌍 Get ready for optimized programmatic value and increased scale for advertisers, media owners, and tech partners. 🚀 Read all about the merger 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJRnCtMY #ProgrammaticAdvertising #AdTech #Technology #Omnichannel #SSP
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We were delighted to see David Nicault, Partner & Sector Head Technology at Bridgepoint, and Dominic Gallello, Managing Director Digital, sharing insights on tech-driven value creation at SuperReturn in Berlin last week. David illuminated the impact potential of technology on value creation and the investment landscape, highlighting that: 🤝 Many Bridgepoint portfolio companies remain focused on implementing the latest advances in generative AI and cybersecurity, as well as finalising their transition to cloud-based service models. With the support of Bridgepoint’s growth-oriented platform and highly specialised team, David explained, such companies have a golden opportunity to move beyond Europe and become global leaders. 👩💻 From an investment perspective, particularly exciting opportunities exist in RegTech and Employee Experience market segments. Take Bridgepoint's recent acquisition of LumApps for example – a company at the forefront of innovation, as employees increasingly demand the same flawless digital experience as consumers. Meanwhile, Dominic spoke to the role of digital transformation in PE, discussing strategies for how to leverage digital, data and AI to create value in portfolio companies. This included a deep dive on the digitisation of Bridgepoint Europe portfolio company Infinigate Group, as it continues to evolve into a digitally enabled cyber and cloud champion🛜 Congrats to David and Dominic for representing Bridgepoint on such a prestigious stage! 👏 #Bridgepoint #SuperReturn #Leadership #Innovation #Technology #PrivateEquity
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📣 Abion has today announced its acquisition of LANE IP LIMITED, a UK-based intellectual property (IP) protection company 📣 The acquisition enables Abion to better serve its customers, by broadening the firm's service platform and footprint in key growth markets. Another exciting milestone in Abion’s journey to establish itself as the global market leader in brand protection services, with the support of Bridgepoint. #Bridgepoint #Abion #LaneIP #Acquisition
📢Abion expands its international footprint with the acquisition of LANE IP LIMITED! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gHuUaiUg Abion is delighted to welcome Lane IP to the Abion team. This strategic move reinforces Abion's position as a global market leader in IP services and supports our long-term strategy to strengthen its presence in key markets and enhance its service portfolio. 🌍 The integration of Lane IP, a renowned UK-based IP specialist, is an important milestone in our expansion plans. This move not only strengthens our existing UK operations but also extends our reach into the Australasian and Asian markets through Lane IP's established foothold there, allowing us to service our customers across continents in a seamless way. Simultaneously, Abion will provide Lane IP with a broader platform to offer its services, paving the way for new growth opportunities. Magdalena Bonde, CEO of Abion, emphasised the significance of the acquisition, stating, “Lane IP is the perfect partner for us. This acquisition not only strengthens our position in the UK but also aligns with our strategy to further establish ourselves and build depth in our core markets. We share the same vision for our industry's future and value the importance of offering a comprehensive suite of IP-related services, with an innovative customer management platform at the heart of our delivery." Steve Lane, Managing Partner of Lane IP, added, “The IP landscape is evolving, and being part of Abion allows us to offer a broader suite of tech-enabled products and services. I see Abion as a leader in this transformation, and we are excited to contribute to this pioneering journey.” Welcome Lane IP, we’re very happy for you to join the Abioneers! 💚 #Abioneers #LaneIP #CompanyNews
Abion acquires Lane IP
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We were delighted to hold our fourth Conference on Leadership last week, part of Bridgepoint’s Leaders Development Programme for rising talent. Colleagues from our global network came together for this three-day conference, fostering valuable connections and networking opportunities while honing their personal leadership skills. The programme explored different styles of high-performance leadership, with presentations from a series of distinguished speakers, including: 🧠 Transformational leadership and performance psychology with world-renowned practitioners, Jim Lawless and Jamil Qureshi 🪧 High-impact leadership in politics and the voluntary sector, with the UK’s first-ever female Home Secretary, Rt. Hon. Jacqui Smith, and renowned disability rights campaigner and charity leader, Ruth Owen OBE 💭 Personal reflections on leadership journeys within Bridgepoint, with Angeles Garcia-Poveda, Non-Executive Director, and Adam Jones, Group CFO and COO Thank you to all of our speakers, and to the future leaders of this year’s cohort. #Leadership #HighPerformance #Learning #Talent #Networking
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Congratulations to the team at DataExpert on the acquisition of Mediarecovery and Safesqr, announced today. This new partnership brings together three innovative European companies at the forefront of improving cybersecurity and fighting cybercrime and fraud internationally. Another exciting step for DataExpert, as it continues its evolution into one of Europe’s premier technology and knowledge partners in the field of cybercrime and cybersecurity. #Bridgepoint #DataExpert #Cybercrime #Cybersecurity
DataExpert announces the acquisition of Mediarecovery and Safesqr. With the acquisition of these Poland-based companies, DataExpert strengthens its presence in the Eastern Europe region and expands its portfolio of cybercrime and cybersecurity solutions. The owners of Media and Safesqr retain a capital stake in the group and continue in their current C-level positions. Read the press statement on our website: https://lnkd.in/eU-vr7ff
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With best-in-class technology and the ability to innovate ahead of the wider market, LumApps utilises an AI-powered platform that integrates with enterprise software, business apps and HR resources, making it easier for employees to work, communicate and collaborate. Learn more on how AI is shaping the business from LumApp’s Founder and CEO Sébastien Ricard and Founder and CTO Elie Mélois, and Bridgepoint’s David Nicault and Nadia CID in the video below. By leveraging our strong European presence and sector expertise in supporting global growth, we are excited to back LumApps in delivering on its mission to become the leading full employee engagement platform.
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We’re pleased to announce that Bridgepoint will be making a strategic investment in LumApps, the leading Software-as-a-Service next-generation intranet provider. We look forward to supporting LumApps in its next stage of growth, focusing on international expansion, product innovation and accelerating M&A opportunities. Find out more on how we’ll be working together from LumApp’s Founder and CEO Sébastien Ricard and Founder and CTO Elie Mélois, and Bridgepoint’s David Nicault and Nadia CID in the video below. Congratulations to the BE team who worked on this transaction including David Nicault, Vincent Gael BAUDET, Nadia CID, Antoine Fournier Montgieux, Yuri Pizzasegola, Natasha Pearson, Elliot Burns, Léna Cerceau and Lilian Delamare. You can also read more about today’s announcement in our press release here: https://lnkd.in/e8WKTHRe
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Andrew Cleland-Bogle, Partner and Head of Direct Lending at Bridgepoint, participated in a panel at Debtwire’s Private Credit Forum Europe event this week. During this session on the current state of play in middle market direct lending, Andrew gave his view on some of the key trends to expect in the private credit space over the next 12 months. 🔮 🎤 Andrew noted that new deal volumes began to unlock over the course of Q1 2024, with a significant pickup in activity so far in Q2. With valuations paid returning closer to historical levels, sponsors have the confidence to sell again after a quiet 2023. 📈💡 According to Andrew, the message from the market is clear: “Let’s get back to business.” Many thanks to the entire panel for their contributions to this exciting discussion. Click here to watch the session in full: https://lnkd.in/e-TU-Vvy #Bridgepoint #Debtwire #MiddleMarket #PrivateCredit #DirectLending
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