Edgewater Funds
Private equityChicago · Growth · 52 people tracked
Also known as EDGEWATER SERVICES, LLC
Investment thesis
Edgewater Funds invests in high-quality middle-market companies, aiming to add substantial value through its capital, operating experience, and broad network. The firm frequently backs profitable growth companies that are not actively seeking capital, drawing them into partnership through Edgewater's demonstrated ability to accelerate growth. It structures both minority growth equity and buyout investments tailored to each situation. A distinguishing feature is the depth of its team's operating experience, with partners who have been successful CEOs and business leaders, supported by an Executive Advisory Board of prominent business and financial figures.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 52 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA supplier that received investment from Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V.
Edgewater portfolio company that acquired Ace Precision Industries, Inc.
Portfolio company in which Edgewater exited its ownership interest.
Edgewater portfolio company that acquired Protecall Corp.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater VLPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2023 | — | -40.2% | 0.63x | 0.01x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Edgewater Funds invest at?
- Edgewater Funds invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Edgewater Funds focus on?
- Edgewater Funds focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Edgewater Funds located?
- Edgewater Funds is headquartered in Chicago, US.
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