The Edgewater Funds
Overview
The Edgewater Funds is a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in middle-market growth capital investments across various sectors. Founded in 2001, the firm has raised over $4 billion in capital commitments and focuses on companies with revenues between $20 million and $500 million. Edgewater partners with management teams to accelerate growth through both growth equity (minority) and buyout (majority) investments, leveraging its capital, experience, and extensive network. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of industries, including consumer products, healthcare, financial services, business services, IT services, software, and basic industries. Edgewater's team comprises experienced professionals, many of whom have held CEO or President positions in multiple companies, providing valuable operational and strategic guidance to portfolio companies. Edgewater's approach is characterized by a hands-on partnership with management teams, aiming to enhance growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. The firm has a track record of successful investments and exits, demonstrating its commitment to creating long-term value for its investors and portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
- Companies with revenues between $20 million and $500 million
- Potential for significant growth
- Experienced management teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does The Edgewater Funds invest in?
The Edgewater Funds invests in Financial Services, Healthcare, Software, Software Services, Business Services and Consumer Products, and is based in Chicago, United States. The Edgewater Funds is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does The Edgewater Funds invest at?
The Edgewater Funds backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 20M - 500M.
Which regions does The Edgewater Funds invest in?
The Edgewater Funds invests across United States.
Who are the partners at The Edgewater Funds?
Team members listed for The Edgewater Funds include Nadia Evstiounina (Chief Financial Officer) and Matthew Snyder (Chief Operating Officer and Senior Partner).
What companies has The Edgewater Funds invested in?
The Edgewater Funds's portfolio includes Boulden Holdings, LLC, Silver State HVAC & Refrigeration, Flow Control Management, Inc., Deerfield Pharma Services Holdings, LLC, Embedded, Premier Safety & Services, Inc. and Galson Laboratories, Inc..
How do I contact The Edgewater Funds?
The Edgewater Funds'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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