Bridging Celebrates Another Strong Year of Performance

TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Looking back at what was a challenging year across the globe, Bridging Finance Inc. ("Bridging") was able to navigate these hurdles and the Funds celebrated a few key milestones and were recognized for their industry leading risk adjusted returns. The Funds also delivered strongly on their objective of providing clients with consistent and uncorrelated returns even against an economic back drop which saw historically high levels of volatility.

A brief recap of some of Bridging's 2020 accomplishments:

• Bridging Indigenous Impact Fund was awarded 2^nd place for the Best 1 Year Return in the Private Debt category at the 2020 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards
• Bridging Private Debt Institutional Fund was awarded 3^rd place for the Best 3 Year Return in the Private Debt category at the 2020 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards
• Bridging Private Debt Institutional Fund was awarded 2^nd place for the Best 5 Year Return in the Private Debt category at the 2020 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards
• Bridging Income Fund LP celebrated its 7-year anniversary in October 2020
• Bridging Mid-Market Debt Fund LP celebrated its 3-year anniversary in October 2020

Below is a summary of the net returns as of December 31, 2020.

Bridging Income Fund LP (Class F CAD)

1 Month	3 Month	6 Month	1 Year	3 Year	5 Year	Since Inception*
0.71	2.02	3.89	7.72	8.28	8.30	8.55

 *Since Inception November 2013

Bridging Mid-Market Debt Fund LP (Class F CAD)

1 Month	3 Month	6 Month	1 Year	3 Year	Since Inception*
0.55	1.99	4.45	8.19	8.53	8.59

 *Since Inception November 2017

Bridging Indigenous Impact Fund (Class F CAD)

1 Month	3 Month	6 Month	1 Year	Since Inception*
0.95	2.44	5.22	9.79	10.55

 *Since Inception May 2019

Bridging Private Debt Institutional Fund (Class I CAD)

1 Month	3 Month	6 Month	1 Year	3 Year	5 Year	Since Inception*
0.54	1.96	4.09	8.45	9.13	9.19	9.06

 *Since Inception July 2015

Bridging Fern Alternative Credit Fund (Class F CAD)

1 Month	3 Month	6 Month	1 Year	Since Inception*
0.78	3.40	6.52	6.94	6.98

 *Since Inception June 2019

Bridging would like to take the opportunity to thank its clients and partners for their continued support and Bridging is even more committed in its mission to deliver the stable and uncorrelated returns clients have become accustom to.

Disclaimer: The Bridging Indigenous Impact Fund, Bridging Private Debt Institutional Fund, Bridging Income Fund, Bridging Mid-Market Debt Fund and the Bridging Fern Alternative Credit Fund (the "Funds") are generally exposed to several risks. See the offering memorandum of the Funds for a complete description of these risks. The Funds are offered on a private placement basis pursuant to an offering memorandum and are only available to investors who meet certain eligibility or minimum purchase amount requirements under applicable securities legislation. The offering memorandum contains important information about each Fund including their investment objectives and strategies, purchase options, applicable management fees, performance fees, other charges and expenses, and should be read carefully before investing. Performance data represents past performance of the Funds and is not indicative of future performance. Data based on performance history of less than five years may not give prospective investors enough information to base investment decisions on. Please contact your own personal advisor on your particular circumstances. This communication is for educational purposes and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell or a solicitation to purchase securities of the Funds.

Bridging Finance is the manager of the Funds. Prepared by Bridging Finance Inc. (February/2021)

SOURCE Bridging Finance Inc.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Ian Baele, Senior Vice President, Sales - C: [phone], [email protected]; Scott Miller, Director, Sales - C: [phone], [email protected]; David Sharpe, Chief Executive Officer - C: [phone], [email protected]

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