NEWS: Kingsbridge Recognised as Growth Leader by BVCA

11th, Jun 2025

We were delighted to be recognised by the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) with the Vision 2025 – Leaders Driving Growth Award for Northern Ireland.

The annual Vision Awards, sponsored by Grant Thornton UK and Santander UK, celebrate the best teams of 2024 backed by private equity and venture capital, awarding portfolio companies and their investors.

The BVCA’s Chief Executive, Michael Moore said: “We are proud to honour the outstanding successes of this year’s winners who have demonstrated the impact that private equity and venture capital has in Northern Ireland and across all the nations and regions of the United Kingdom."

As the winner in the Large Category, Kingsbridge Healthcare Group was distinguished for its strong performance across critical dimensions: outstanding growth, innovation, competitiveness, and ESG commitment.

Kingsbridge is the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland and operates on both sides of the Irish boarder - providing surgical and diagnostic services across 4 hospitals and 11 clinics.

David McGovern, Partner at Exponent said: “Kingsbridge is comprised of a fantastic team, doing important work in a differentiated way. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to build on its success by investing in capabilities, expanding capacity and entering new procedure areas and markets. Many congratulations to the team for this outstanding award.”

Well done to all involved!

Pictured: Charlie Kerlin, Corporate Finance at Grant Thornton, Raymond McSorley, Chief Commercial Officer and Jeremy Macartney, Chief Financial Officer at KHG, Graeme McKinstry, Investment Director at Foresight Group and Richard Mathison, Structured Finance Director at Santander

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