
Edison Partners
Description
Edison Partners is a prominent growth equity firm based in Princeton, United States, specializing in technology-enabled solutions. With a long-standing history, the firm primarily targets companies within the fintech, healthcare IT, and enterprise software sectors. Edison Partners distinguishes itself by focusing on growth-stage businesses that have already achieved significant revenue milestones, typically ranging from $10 million to $30 million in annual revenue. This strategic focus allows them to partner with companies that have proven market fit and are poised for accelerated expansion.
The firm's investment strategy revolves around providing capital for growth, often serving as the first institutional capital or a significant follow-on investment. Edison Partners typically deploys initial checks ranging from $20 million to $40 million, aiming to fuel product development, sales and marketing expansion, and strategic acquisitions. Beyond capital, Edison offers operational expertise through its Edison Edge platform, providing portfolio companies with access to a network of operating partners and functional experts in areas like talent, product, and go-to-market strategies.
Edison Partners boasts an impressive track record, having raised over $1.6 billion in capital across multiple funds since its inception. The firm has made more than 250 investments throughout its history, demonstrating a consistent commitment to the growth equity space. Their success is further underscored by over 200 exits, indicating a strong ability to generate returns for their limited partners. This extensive experience and deep industry knowledge position Edison Partners as a valuable partner for growth-stage technology companies seeking not just funding, but also strategic guidance and operational support to scale effectively.
Investor Profile
Edison Partners has backed more than 243 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 157 rounds, about 65% of its total and boasts 92 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Enterprise Software.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $20M – $40M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (39%)
- Series B (21%)
- Series A (19%)
- Series C (13%)
- Private Equity (3%)
- Series D (2%)
- Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (93%)
- Canada (4%)
- Trinidad and Tobago (1%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Ireland (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Financial Services
- Analytics
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Saas
- Advertising
- Internet
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