Strategies

Our investment teams have distinct strategies and focus on investing in mid-market companies in a variety of sectors in the US and Europe.

Our investment teams have distinct strategies and focus on investing in mid-market companies in a variety of sectors in the US and Europe.

Flexible capital and strategic assistance for market-leading companies in high-growth sectors in North America and Europe

Equity capital for mid-sized companies in the DACH region and Italy

Growth capital and strategic assistance to software companies throughout Europe

Impact platform investing in climate and nature-based solutions

Equity capital for founder-owned companies in consumer and multi-unit, food and beverage, and business services.

Private equity primaries, co-investments, and secondaries across North America and Europe

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Responsible Investment Report 2024

Bregal Helps Initiative

With the support of Bregal‘s leadership and the COFRA Foundation, the Bregal Helps Initiative (“BHI”) has distributed over €4.2 million to charitable organizations since 2020, via our portfolio companies.

€1.3m
GRANTED SINCE 2022

17
APPROVED GRANTS SINCE 2022

€4.2m
GRANTED SINCE INCEPTION

In response to the global pandemic, Bregal‘s senior management team and partners, together with the COFRA Foundation, launched the Bregal Helps Initiative in 2020. The effort was launched with the mission of assisting Bregal portfolio companies in their objectives to support local communities affected by COVID-19.

Bregal continued to grow this program in 2022 with a specific focus on three pillars: (i) Diversity and Inclusion; (ii) Community Development; and (iii) Education, Skills, and Career Mobility.

Diversity and Inclusion

Support portfolio companies in addressing issues of diversity and inclusion, whether related to race, gender, or other protected characteristics, specific to our portfolio companies and their communities.

Community Development

Aid portfolio companies and their supported charities to provide key services such as healthcare, shelter, and nutrition - to ensure such services can be maintained and accessed by those in need.

Education, Skills, and Mobility

Help portfolio companies to drive education and career improvement efforts in the local communities via charitable organizations that enable access to quality education and skills development.

Diversity and Inclusion

Supporting portfolio companies in addressing issues of diversity and inclusion, whether related to race, gender, or other protected characteristics, specific to our portfolio companies and their communities.

Fondazione Danelli 

Specialisterne is a non-profit dedicated to creating meaningful employment for at least 1 million neurodivergent individuals. Active in Italy since 2017, the foundation champions for equal opportunities and workplace inclusion. For this project, Specialisterne is supported by Fondazione Danelli, which brings over 30 years of experience in the sector. 

Portfolio Company: Infocert

HQ: Milan, Italy

Project Location: Milan, Italy

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Infocert specialists delivered practical, hands-on exercises
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Expert Training

Infocert specialists delivered practical, hands-on exercises to ensure technical relevance and real-world applicability.
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Neurodiversity Training

All Infocert employees participated in neurodiversity training, with a focus on autism inclusion, delivered in collaboration with Specialisterne.
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Employment Impact

11 students passed the IFTS3 final exam, with 3 already securing employment.

Community Development

Aiding portfolio companies and their supported charities to provide key services such as healthcare, shelter, and nutrition - to ensure such services can be maintained and accessed by those in need.

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Volunteers supporting Tampa Bay Watch's Habitat Restoration Initiative

Tampa Bay Watch Florida 

Tampa Bay Watch is dedicated to the habitat restoration and protection of the Tampa Bay estuary through activities such as salt marsh plantings, storm drain markings, oyster bar creation, coastal clean ups, and wildlife protection.

Portfolio Company: Neptune Flood

HQ: Tierra Verde, FL, USA

Project Locations: Tampa Bay, FL, USA

Habitat Restoration: 410 oyster reef balls have been installed, 60 tons of oyster shell reefs have been deployed, and 4,500 coastal plants have been planted to support diverse ecosystems. 

Volunteering Impact: 138 volunteers have supported this project so far, with an additional 300 expected to participate by Summer 2025. 

4,500
COSTAL PLANTS HAVE BEEN PLANTED TO SUPPORT DIVERSE ECOSYSTEMS

Go Fund

The GO Fund (Global Opportunity Fund) empowers vulnerable women and children in Africa with the skills, resources and opportunities they need to break the cycle of poverty.

Portfolio Company: Buyers Edge Platform

HQ: Lake Worth, FL, USA

Project Locations: Across Africa

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Local women engaging in Go Fund's program
600
SERVED TO 15 HOUSE-BOUND WOMEN

with severe disabilities or in extreme poverty through the program

Infrastructure Funding: Two-story poultry coop for 2,000 chickens and a cow shed for 12 cows.

Meals on Wheels: 600 meals served to 15 house-bound women with severe disabilities or in extreme poverty through the program.  

Participation: 15 local women engaged as active participants in the program, supporting community-based care and empowerment. 

Education, Skills and Career Mobility

Helping portfolio companies to drive education and career improvement efforts in the local communities via charitable organizations that enable access to quality education and skills development.

Redstor Academy 

Established in 2021, Redstor Academy’s Digital Skills Programme, in partnership with EduTech charity Edunova, equips 400 underprivileged learners aged 13–17 with essential tech skills. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, enhance education, and drive economic empowerment through innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Portfolio Company: Redstor

HQ: Cape Town, South Africa

Project Location: Across South Africa

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Redstor Academy’s partnership with Makhosana Manzini High School
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Enhanced Learning Infrastructure

Constructed 2 classrooms and established 1 IT lab, with 30 devices, and comprehensive training in ICT leadership, coding, and after-school learner support.
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Digital Skills Empowerment

99% of learners (146 of 147) have successfully completed the Redstor Academy digital skills program, tracked via platform assessments and attendance.
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Academic Achievement

Makhosana Manzini Secondary School achieved a 96% Grade 12 pass rate, exceeding the 90% target; Khanyolwethu Secondary School improved to 81%, showing clear academic progress.

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