About Us

The Edgewater Advantage

Since our founding in 1982, Edgewater has a rich history of acquiring performance material manufacturing companies. Many private equity firms and other acquirers may have a stated interest in specialty chemicals or other performance materials, but few can demonstrate as lengthy and successful a track record as Edgewater. Still fewer firms invest in the lower middle-market, a main important reason why we have carved such a strong, focused niche.

We create true partnerships with management teams and bring the necessary resources to our portfolio, all with the goal of growing companies. Edgewater has developed a team of highly talented Operating Partners who are instrumental in our companies' success, bringing tangible, relevant industry experience often in the form of forward-thinking strategic guidance.

At Edgewater we believe in entrepreneurial flexibility, while maintaining a disciplined investment approach. Every company and transaction is unique, and our ability to adapt demonstrates this spirit. We feel strongly about our fiduciary duty as professional investors. Edgewater has implemented a successful, sector specific investment strategy of acquiring niche companies, which facilitates our ability to provide superior returns for our investors. We pride ourselves on adhering to sound investment and ethical principles in all Edgewater dealings. In the same regard, we expect the same business practices from our portfolio companies and believe this commitment is paramount to our continued success.