Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint, founded in 1984, is a global investment platform with over 450 experts, 140 of whom are dedicated to Private Equity investment and who operate from its 10 offices.
Although publicly traded, the company remains under the control of its partners.
It manages over 63 billion euros in assets, including 28 billion euros in Private Equity, 22 billion euros in infrastructure, and 13 billion euros in private debt.
Combining a sector-based vision with geographical proximity
Bridgepoint has a long history and a strong presence in almost all European countries. In recent years, it has adopted an increasingly sector-focused approach. In each of its 10 offices, it actively seeks out transactions specific to its areas of expertise.
The offices are grouped into two European hubs (covering Northern Europe and Southern Europe, respectively), which can also call on the support of the American or Chinese hubs to support the development of portfolio companies on an international scale. Each hub makes efficient use of the resources of the four to five underlying countries, enabling the company to mobilise the best industry experts or regionally best-connected people for each transaction.
Bridgepoint's long-established presence in every European country, where it is considered one of the leading local players, enables it to originate many transactions on an exclusive basis: over 80% of transactions come from off-market sources or are subject to limited competition.
Highly optimised portfolio construction
Thanks to its extensive geographic coverage the company is agnostic as to the country of origin of a transaction and can therefore constantly choose from among the best opportunities.
Bridgepoint places great importance on building a solid, diversified portfolio in each sector.
This task is led by one of our most experienced professionals: the Chief Investment Officer, a rare position within a Private Equity fund.
Proven ability to accelerate international growth
Thanks to its unique international network Bridgepoint systematically helps its holdings to expand into new geographies, by establishing commercial or strategic contacts, recruiting talent, and identifying build-up targets or strategic acquirers.
With more than 400 completed transactions, over 30 years' experience in Europe and a network of outstanding senior advisors (perfectly established in their respective geographies and sectors), Bridgepoint possesses one of the longest and most solid track records in Europe.
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