Bridge Investment Group Raises $1.74 Billion for Bridge Workforce and Affordable Housing Fund II

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Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) has successfully raised $1.74 billion for its Bridge Workforce and Affordable Housing Fund II, surpassing its target of $1.50 billion. The fund will focus on building and rehabilitating affordable housing for residents earning below 80% of area median income. This initiative addresses the U.S. affordable housing crisis, which impacts over 10.5 million households. The company plans to invest over $40 million in community enhancement initiatives to support the needs of residents.

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• Raised $1.74 billion in equity commitments, exceeding $1.50 billion target.
• Fund aims to address affordable housing crisis impacting 10.5 million households.
• Over 82% of residents in the fund's properties earn less than 80% of AMI.
• Plans to invest over $40 million in community enhancement initiatives.

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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) (“Bridge” or the “Company”) today announced the completed fundraising for Bridge Workforce and Affordable Housing Fund II (“BWAF II” or the “Fund”), raising $1.74 billion in equity commitments, ahead of its $1.50 billion target.

BWAF II is dedicated to building, preserving, and rehabilitating predominantly non-government subsidized housing wherein at least 51% of residents earn below 80% of area median income (“AMI”), meeting the needs of the large and priced-out “missing middle” of U.S. renters.

“We believe this represents the largest fund ever raised purely dedicated to the preservation of affordable housing in America,” commented Rachel Diller, Co-Chief Investment Officer for Bridge’s Workforce and Affordable Housing strategy. “The U.S. has an affordable housing crisis, with an estimated 10.5 million households paying more than 50% of their annual incomes for housing. Currently, 82% of our Workforce and Affordable Housing residents earn less than 80% of AMI, and over 96% are not cost-burdened, typically defined as spending more than 30% of income on rent.”

“Our commitment to preserving and rehabilitating housing for America’s workforce demonstrates our Firm’s ESG mission,” said Robert Morse, Executive Chairman at Bridge. “The infusion of dedicated onsite social and community programming that focuses on life-enhancing services at each of our Workforce and Affordable Housing assets allows us to serve the needs of an often-overlooked segment of the U.S. population, while driving to more equitable outcomes.”

“Citizenship and Responsibility are part of our firm culture and core principles, and we expect to commit more than $40 million as part of the Bridge Community Enhancement Initiative to fund programming within the pillars of Bridge to Education, Bridging the Gap to Financial Wellness, and Bridge to Healthy Communities within our Workforce and Affordable Housing portfolio,” commented Inna Khidekel, Senior Managing Director, Head of Bridge Gives. Ms. Khidekel added “Preschool and afterschool programs, adult education, and onsite health equity create a sense of community, empowerment, and extraordinary energy at our communities. Using a detailed set of GIIN IRIS and UN SDG metrics, Bridge seeks to measure how our efforts drive social and economic mobility while showing to the market that doing well while doing good can be mutually reinforcing.”

About Bridge Investment Group

Bridge is a leading, vertically integrated real estate investment manager, diversified across specialized asset classes, with approximately $42 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2022. Bridge combines its nationwide operating platform with dedicated teams of investment professionals focused on select U.S. real estate verticals: residential rental, office, development, logistics properties, net lease, real estate-backed credit, solar infrastructure, and prop tech.

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Media and Investor Relations:

Charlotte Morse

Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc.

charlotte.morse@bridgeig.com

(877) 866-4540

Source: Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc.

FAQ

What is the total amount raised by Bridge for the Workforce and Affordable Housing Fund II?

Bridge Investment Group raised $1.74 billion for its Workforce and Affordable Housing Fund II, exceeding its $1.50 billion target.

What is the target demographic for the Bridge Workforce and Affordable Housing Fund II?

The fund focuses on residents earning below 80% of the area median income.

How does the fund address the affordable housing crisis in the U.S.?

It aims to build and rehabilitate affordable housing for the 'missing middle' of U.S. renters, addressing the needs of over 10.5 million households.

What community initiatives is Bridge planning to fund?

Bridge plans to invest over $40 million in the Bridge Community Enhancement Initiative, which includes programs for education, financial wellness, and health equity.