Bridges Fund Management has appointed Tom Street from Agathos as an investment director for Bridges Inclusive Growth.
Bridges Inclusive Growth is the firm’s private equity strategy, which is dedicated to supporting businesses that are delivering positive, measurable social outcomes for vulnerable groups in the UK.
At Agathos, Street invested in UK SMEs operating across the education, healthcare and business service sectors and prior to that he worked at DC Advisory.
Emma Thorne, head of Bridges Inclusive Growth, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Tom to Bridges. He has a strong track record of helping businesses with impact at their core to achieve sustainable, fast-paced growth. We’re looking forward to drawing on this experience – and his strong sector knowledge – as we look to build out our Inclusive Growth strategy and achieve better outcomes in areas like physical health, mental health and economic inclusion.”
Street added: “I’ve always been passionate about working closely with exceptional founders and management teams to build businesses that drive positive change. Bridges is a true pioneer in impact investing, and the Inclusive Growth Fund is leaning into areas of the UK economy that are underserved by private capital. I’m excited about the opportunity to work with businesses making a positive impact, helping them navigate the challenges of rapid growth so they can improve the lives of more vulnerable people across the UK.”
