Bridgepoint Partners with Exile Group to Fuel Growth

Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading mid-market investors, has entered into a partnership with Exile Group, a premier provider of proprietary data and intelligence for the trade, project, and development finance sectors. Announced on January 22, 2026, this strategic move sees Bridgepoint Growth acquire a significant minority stake in Exile, while the company’s founders and management retain majority ownership and continue to lead operations.

Founded in 2013, Exile has established a unique platform centered on a subscription-based model that delivers critical information to support deal origination and execution. The company serves a diverse clientele, including senior decision-makers at banks, export credit agencies, development finance institutions, law firms, and borrowers, and is recognized as a trusted provider of business-critical intelligence in its niche.

Exile’s proprietary, AI-powered technology facilitates the systematic collection and analysis of complex deal data from various industry sources, forming the backbone of its subscription platform. This model has generated a scalable revenue base, driving strong organic growth and laying the groundwork for further international expansion and selective mergers and acquisitions.

The partnership with Bridgepoint is expected to provide essential growth capital, enabling Exile to enhance its data, intelligence, and technology platform. Additionally, it will support the pursuit of disciplined M&A strategies to realize the company’s global ambitions. Bridgepoint’s investment will leverage its expertise in scaling high-growth events and information services businesses across Europe, including its experience with Helio Intelligence and PEI Media.

“Exile has grown by staying close to its customers and building products that genuinely support deal origination and execution across trade, project, and development finance,” said a representative from Exile. “Working with Bridgepoint gives us the opportunity to take the business to the next level, drawing on their sector expertise and global network as we deepen our coverage and expand internationally.”

Bridgepoint was advised by several firms, including Cavendish Corporate Finance for corporate finance, Marriot Harrison for legal matters, and EY for tax advisory. The investment is poised to enhance Exile’s market position, potentially increasing its market share and expanding its geographic reach across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia.

Looking ahead, the partnership aims to improve customer engagement through Exile’s established international events and enhance its data offerings. The integration of Bridgepoint’s resources and expertise is expected to streamline operations and foster innovation within Exile’s technology platform.