# Bridges Fund Management

> Bridges Fund Management is a VC fund in London backing Hotel and Energy. See 22 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 22
- Last investment: May 2017
- Lead investor: 18%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridgesfundmanagement/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BridgesFundMgmt
- Website: http://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/

Bridges Fund Management is a VC fund in London focused on Hotel and Energy. Bridges Fund Management was founded in 2002 with the vision that hands-on investment and entrepreneurial talent can be used to address some of the challenges facing their society, as well as drive sustainable growth.Bridges' investment strategy is to focus on opportunities where investments can generate investor returns through helpingmeet pressing social or environmental challenges – be it backing businesses that generate jobs in underserved markets, or building environmentally friendly care homes for the elderly to sustain an ageing population, or providing flexible financing for innovative community transport models.In pursuing this strategy over the last twelve years Bridges have innovated a range of investment vehicles across three main fund types – Sustainable Growth Funds, Property Funds and Social Sector Funds - and they are building a strong track record of financial and societal returns.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hotel | 1 | 5% |
| Energy | 1 | 5% |
| Fitness | 1 | 5% |
| Leisure | 1 | 5% |
| Training | 1 | 5% |

21 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Equity | 10 | 45% |
| Funding Round | 7 | 32% |
| Series A | 1 | 5% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 32% |
| United States | 1 | 5% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Clara Barby | Partner, Head of Impact+ | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/clara-barby |
| Philip Newborough | Chief Executive Officer | 2 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/philip-newborough |
| Ben Purvey | Associate | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ben-purvey-2 |
| Brian Trelstad | Partner, US Sustainable Growth Funds | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/brian-trelstad |
| Dimithri Gunasinghe | Analyst, Sustainable Growth Funds | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dimithri-gunasinghe |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unforgettable.org | Unforgettable’s mission is to improve the lives’ of all those affected by dementia worldwide and to become the leading global brand destination for life-changing dementia products and services.We are well funded by the UK’s leading social impact investors and Mckesson Ventures. Mckesson is the world’s largest healthcare company. We are a B Corpand believe that business should be a force for good.Unforgettable.org is the most visited dementia product specialist online and the world’s best marketplace of dementia products and services with over 1000 products to help those with dementia do the things we take for granted. And now in partnership with Lloyds Pharmacy, we are the first to bring dementia products to the high street – improving access and raising awareness of dementia products for the people who need them the most. | $3M |  | May 02, 2017 |  |
| Vegetarian Express | Founded in 1987, Vegetarian Express is a distributor of vegetarian and vegan products within the foodservice sector. | $7.3M | Private Equity | Oct 05, 2016 |  |
| Springboard After School | Springboard is committed to providing high quality, well rounded and engaging extended-day programming that supports the academic, social, emotional and physical development and achievement of their students. They do this by becoming firmly embedded within their partner schools and employing well-trained, licensed teachers who have committed theirprofessional lives to improving educational outcomes for children.Their vision is to reform education nationwide and bridge the increasing educational divide that exists between students in the United States and other countries around the world so that all children have the resources and support needed for success. |  |  | May 06, 2015 |  |
| Ways to Wellness | Ways to Wellness Link Workers provide support to people with certain long-term health conditions who are referred by their GP in Newcastle West. A Link Worker works with each person referred, on a one-to-one basis, in the areas they most need support |  |  | Mar 01, 2015 |  |
| Fusion Housing | Fusion Housing are a non-profit making charity working to help individuals in Kirklees who are experiencing housing related problems and need support with learning and employment.Fusion Housing was created in 2010 but its roots in Kirklees go back much further. Fusion Housing grew out of the joining of SHAP which supported young people to beable to successfully maintain and keep their tenancies, and CHAS who’s basis in Kirklees was providing housing advice.As the organisation has grown the services they provide has developed. Currently they run:A range of support services for young people across Kirklees, including Young Parents, Refugees and Asian Women.They have a Bond Bank scheme to help individuals that do not have children, and on low income and who are in band C/D/E with the council to secure a private rented property in the Kirklees area. (subject to meeting their bond bank criteria and background checks)You can access advice and specialist Legal Help in Housing matters and representation at the local county courts at Housing Possession hearings.They provide a range of informal and accredited learning opportunities, information, advice and guidance to support young people into education, employment and training.Weekly work clubs are held in Dewsbury and Huddersfield to assist jobseekers of all ages to find, apply and get into work.Their Recycling Project ‘Think Smart Recycle' provides recycled furniture and white goods free to people on low incomes. This service is run in partnership and can be accessed in different ways depending on your circumstances. Fusion can only make a referral directly for its own current clients.Their 'Think Smart Recycle' charity shop in Dewsbury is also a new and affordable way of accessing goods for both you and your home.They are also a base for North Kirklees food bank and you can access food packs from their shop base in Dewsbury or from their partner agencies that may be more local to you.All of their services are non- judgemental, open to a diverse community and have been designed with your needs in mind. If you need help you can access their services through their drop in service, calling us, emailing us, or ask an existing worker to refer to us if you are involved with other agencies.Welcome to Fusion Housing. |  | Private Equity | Dec 01, 2014 |  |
| Depaul UK | Depaul UK helps young individuals who are homeless, vulnerable, and disadvantaged. It works to support people who are homeless and marginalized around the world. The company currently operates in the U.K., France, Ireland, Slovakia, Ukraine, and in the U.S. The work of the company ranges from providing safe shelter, accommodation, food, and healthservices to helping people affected by homelessness receive the education, employment, and social services they need.Depaul UK was founded in 1989 and it is headquartered in the United Kingdom. |  | Private Equity | Dec 01, 2014 |  |
| St Basils | St Basils provides prevention, engagement, employability, youth voice, homeless prevention services, accommodation, and support services. |  | Private Equity | Dec 01, 2014 |  |
| Outcomes for Children | Outcomes for Children |  |  | Aug 01, 2014 |  |
| Action for Children |  |  | Private Equity | Jun 01, 2014 |  |
| Orla Healthcare | The ORLA service model is based on the Australian Hospital in the Home concept, which has been provided in New South Wales since 1994. The model has been shown to be successful in improving patient outcomes and achieving high patient satisfaction by providing an alternative delivery of care that is at a lower cost than hospital care. Like ahospital, the ORLA Healthcare service is 24/7, 365 days a year, is medical consultant-led and supported by qualified nursing staff trained in acute medical care and healthcare assistants who can provide appropriate care and social support. Unlike a hospital, it allows patients to receive their care at home rather than being admitted. ORLA is a safe provider of hospital care in the home. |  | Private Equity | May 27, 2014 |  |

10 of 22 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Big Issue Invest](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/big-issue-invest) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Carbon Trust](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/carbon-trust) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Catapult Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/catapult-venture-managers) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [HSBC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hsbc) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Impact Ventures UK](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/impact-ventures-uk) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [McKesson Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mckesson-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Bridges Fund Management invest in?

Bridges Fund Management invests primarily in Hotel, Energy and Fitness startups, most often at Private Equity and Funding Round stage. Most of the 22 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Bridges Fund Management?

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### Who are the partners at Bridges Fund Management?

The team at Bridges Fund Management includes Clara Barby (Partner, Head of Impact+), Philip Newborough (Chief Executive Officer) and Ben Purvey (Associate), among 10 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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