EdgeStone Capital Partners
Overview
EdgeStone Capital Partners is a Canadian private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments. Established in 1999, the firm has managed over $2 billion for institutional and high-net-worth investors across various private capital vehicles, including private equity, venture capital, mezzanine debt, and energy funds, as well as a fund-of-funds. The firm provides capital, strategic direction, and business and financial advice to carefully selected mid-market and certain start-up businesses with highly attractive risk-adjusted return profiles. EdgeStone partners with proven and experienced senior management teams, leveraging the resources of its broad business network to build market-leading businesses via both organic growth and acquisition strategies. The firm strives to ensure a high alignment of interests among all stakeholders to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns. As of December 31, 2015, since inception, EdgeStone’s private equity investments have generated an internal rate of return (IRR) of 52% and a 2.0x multiple of investment on realized investments, and an IRR of 38% on realized and unrealized investments. The firm's investment strategy focuses on partnering with proven and experienced senior management teams to build market-leading businesses through both organic growth and acquisition strategies. EdgeStone strives to ensure a high alignment of interests among all stakeholders to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes a collaborative approach with management teams, leveraging its broad business network to create value and achieve superior returns. EdgeStone's track record includes investments in various sectors, demonstrating its ability to adapt to different industries and market conditions. The firm's commitment to excellence and integrity has established it as a leading private equity firm in Canada, with a reputation for delivering strong returns to its investors. EdgeStone's approach combines strategic guidance, operational support, and financial expertise to help portfolio companies achieve their full potential, contributing to the firm's long-term success and growth.
Investment Focus
- Proven and experienced senior management teams
- Mid-market and certain start-up businesses with attractive risk-adjusted return profiles
- Alignment of interests among all stakeholders
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does EdgeStone Capital Partners invest in?
EdgeStone Capital Partners invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. EdgeStone Capital Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does EdgeStone Capital Partners invest at?
EdgeStone Capital Partners backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Buyout and Turnaround, writing cheques of 5M - 15M.
Which regions does EdgeStone Capital Partners invest in?
EdgeStone Capital Partners invests across Canada.
Who are the partners at EdgeStone Capital Partners?
Team members listed for EdgeStone Capital Partners include Stephen Marshall (Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer) and Leslie Giller (Principal, Legal).
What companies has EdgeStone Capital Partners invested in?
EdgeStone Capital Partners's portfolio includes Rypple, CiRBA and Varicent Software.
How do I contact EdgeStone Capital Partners?
EdgeStone Capital Partners's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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