Emma Thorne
InvestorPartner, Private Equity at Bridges Fund Management Ltd. · Investor Director at Evora Fund
United Kingdom
About
Emma leads Bridges' Inclusive Growth strategy, focused on social impact-driven UK businesses. She joined Bridges in 2015 and has led five investments, with prior experience at Phoenix Equity Partners, a Hong Kong start-up, and Deloitte.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Impact & Social Good
Experience
- Bridges Fund Management Ltd.Partner & Head of Inclusive Growthcurrent2024 — present
- Bridges Fund Management Ltd.Partner2021 — 2024Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Bridges Fund Management Ltd.Investment Director2015 — 2021London Area, United Kingdom
- EVORA GlobalInvestor Directorcurrent2022 — present
- Talking TalentInvestor Director2021 — 2025
- NkukuInvestor Director2021 — 2025
- Vegetarian Express LtdInvestor Director2016 — 2024Watford, England, United Kingdom
- Impact Food GroupInvestor Director2018 — 2022
- Big Cat GroupFinance Director2012 — 2015Hong Kong, London
- Phoenix Equity PartnersInvestment Manager2007 — 2012London Area, United Kingdom
- Deloitte UKStrategy Consultant2005 — 2007London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
StrategyPrivate EquityCorporate FinanceVenture CapitalMergersStart-upsNew Restaurant OpeningsGrowth Capital
From Emma's professional profile.
Investments
Led
Impact Food GroupVegetarian Express
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
Aaron Vagarwal
Analyst, Property Funds at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
Abigail Williams
Partner & Financial Controller at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
Adam Amijee
Investment Director, Property Funds at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
Alex Pitt
Partner at MSM
Alex Wright
Partner, Property Funds at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
Andreanne Segalla
Associate, Climate Transition Partners at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
Andrew Levitt
Partner, Outcomes Funds at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
Antony Ross
Senior Advisor at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Emma Thorne?
- Emma leads Bridges' Inclusive Growth strategy, focused on social impact-driven UK businesses. She joined Bridges in 2015 and has led five investments, with prior experience at Phoenix Equity Partners, a Hong Kong start-up, and Deloitte.
- Where does Emma Thorne work?
- Emma Thorne is Partner, Private Equity at Bridges Fund Management Ltd..
- What does Emma Thorne invest in?
- Emma Thorne invests in Impact & Social Good.
- What companies has Emma Thorne invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Impact Food Group, Vegetarian Express.
- Where did Emma Thorne go to school?
- Emma Thorne studied at University of Oxford (Modern History).
- Does Emma Thorne lead rounds?
- Yes — Emma Thorne has led 2 tracked investments.
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