First Mile wins BVCA Vision 2024 for London & South East

First Mile has been recognised as a winner in the BVCA Vision 2024 awards for the London & South East region, highlighting the business’ outstanding growth story and strong ESG progress.

The award recognises the quality of the First Mile team and their efforts driving continued strong growth of the recycling and waste solutions business. It rewards the business’ success achieved to date in its mission to reduce emissions whilst delivering an unmatched impact and service-led proposition for its customers.

Vision 2024 also recognises First Mile’s mission to reduce emissions through delivering the best service to clients, a unique approach to impact and service that sets the business apart from its peers.

Organised by the British Venture Capital Association, the Vision 2024 awards recognise outstanding progress by UK businesses that are backed by private investment. The awards highlight the positive change that is delivered by a strong partnership between business and investor.

Kirsty McDonald, Partner at GCP, said:

“First Mile’s growth throughout our investment period has been outstanding, and we are thrilled to see the business getting the recognition it richly deserves. Working closely with Bruce and the team through the growth journey, we have seen First Mile go from strength to strength in growing its customer base while delivering sustainable outcomes.”

Bruce Bratley, CEO at First Mile, said:

“First Mile and all the First Milers are very proud to be a winner at the 2024 British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Vision Awards – it’s fantastic to be recognised for our approach to impact and service that sets us apart from our competitors.

First Mile’s mission is to slow down climate change by helping our customers maximise recycling and advance the circular economy. I am incredibly proud of the support we have received from Growth Capital Partners, and our dedicated team who work tirelessly to grow First Mile. I’d like to thank our customers, partners, suppliers and team for helping to lessen our impact on the planet.”