Founded 2002 by Michele Giddens, Philip Newborough & Sir Ronald Cohen. Raised £1.5bn+ across sustainable growth, property & social sector funds. 96-person team incl. 27 partners. Notable portfolio: Triodos Bank (IPO Jun 2025), Vegetarian Express (acq. Feb 2024, $19m), Alina Homecare, World of Books (circular economy), AgilityEco (home decarbonisation). Value-add: impact measurement, board support, outcomes partnerships (70+ projects, 50k people supported).
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Investment Thesis
Multi-strategy impact investor across four themes: healthier lives, future skills, sustainable planet, stronger communities (SDG-aligned). Seed-to-growth equity (£1m-£26m checks), property (sustainable real estate, decarbonisation), social outcomes contracts. UK-focused, expanding US. Avoids: non-impact sectors, misaligned ESG. Differentiator: 20+ yrs impact expertise, proprietary SET/IMPACT methodology, Bridges Insights field-building arm, £1.5bn AUM.
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