Bridger Aerospace
BAER
About: Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Inc operates as an aerial firefighting company. It provides aerial wildfire surveillance, relief and suppression, and aerial firefighting services using next-generation technology and environmentally friendly and sustainable firefighting methods. Bridger Aerospace provides aerial firefighting and wildfire management services to federal and state government agencies, including the United States Forest Service, across the nation. The company's portfolio is organized across two offerings: Fire Suppression, which Consists of deploying specialized Viking CL-415EAF (Super Scooper) aircraft to drop large amounts of water quickly and directly on wildfires, and Aerial Surveillance, providing aerial surveillance via manned aircraft for fire suppression aircraft.
Employees: 191
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Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
94% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $17.2M [Q1] → $33.4M (+$16.2M) [Q2]
3.59% more ownership
Funds ownership: 28.05% [Q1] → 31.64% (+3.59%) [Q2]
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 18 | Existing positions reduced: 19
16% less funds holding
Funds holding: 64 [Q1] → 54 (-10) [Q2]
59% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 17
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