Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint is a global investment management firm specializing in private equity and private debt, managing over €41 billion in assets and operating across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Company Overview
Bridgepoint is a specialist in private equity and private debt, managing over €41 billion in assets. With a strong local presence, the firm operates in Europe, North America, and Asia. Bridgepoint utilizes a diversified investment strategy across Advanced Industrials, Business & Financial Services, Consumer, and Healthcare, with Technology serving as a horizontal sector.
Investment Strategies
Bridgepoint's investment strategies are segmented into multiple verticals and platforms. The firm focuses on middle-market businesses valued between €250 million and €1 billion through its flagship buyout fund. Additionally, Bridgepoint Development Capital targets small mid-cap companies valued up to £200 million. Bridgepoint Growth focuses on companies utilizing digital technologies, seeking equity investments of between £5 million and £20 million. The firm’s private credit platform, Bridgepoint Credit, invests across the capital structure and risk-reward spectrum, employing strategies like Syndicated Debt, Direct Lending, and Credit Opportunities.
Global Presence
Operating in 10 locations around the globe, Bridgepoint reinforces its venture with a substantial local presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. This expansive reach ensures close ties to the markets it serves, offering localized expertise and knowledge crucial for effective investments and portfolio management.
Recent Investment Activity
In 2023, Bridgepoint deployed approximately €2.7 billion across its private equity strategies, making a total of 13 private equity investments. This activity reflects the firm's robust capability in identifying and capitalizing on lucrative opportunities in its target valuation range and sectors.