Bridgeport Capital

About Bridgeport Capital

Bridgeport Capital is a prominent investment arm of Hawkesbridge Capital, which is recognized as a major Australian alternatives funds management firm. With an emphasis on managing private equity and property funds, Hawkesbridge oversees approximately $250 million in capital, primarily on behalf of Australian institutional investors. Bridgeport Capital differentiates itself by focusing on strategic investment opportunities such as providing succession funding for business owners, facilitating management buyouts, and injecting growth capital into established companies. Operating in a diverse range of industries, Bridgeport Capital shows a particular interest in areas including Software, which encompasses a variety of sectors such as Web Marketplace, SaaS (Software as a Service), IT & TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), Business Solutions, and FinTech & Financial Services. Additionally, the fund sees value in investing in Hardware & Manufacturing, CleanTech, A.I. & Big Data, HealthTech & Fitness, Analytics, and Online Social ventures. By leveraging their expertise in these fields, Bridgeport Capital aims to support and accelerate the development of businesses, aiding their transition through critical growth phases while maximizing returns for their investors. Their investment approach is summarized by the guiding principles of 'Succession, Buyout, Growth', as illustrated on their website, reflecting the fund's commitment to not just financial investment, but also to the long-term evolution and success of the companies they choose to partner with.