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The Edgewater Funds

The Edgewater Funds is a private equity firm based in Chicago that focuses on investing in middle market companies. Founded in 2001, it has raised over $4 billion in capital commitments to accelerate growth in its portfolio companies.

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Overview

What The Edgewater Funds does

What The Edgewater Funds is

The Edgewater Funds is a private equity firm based in Chicago that focuses on investing in middle market companies. Founded in 2001, it has raised over $4 billion in capital commitments to accelerate growth in its portfolio companies.

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Private Equity
Founded
Founded in 2001
Approximate age
About 25 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026

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Capability profile

The Edgewater Funds as a funder

Investment thesis

Edgewater Funds invests in high-quality middle market companies, structuring both growth equity and buyout investments to meet the needs of each investment situation. The firm emphasizes its ability to accelerate growth in its portfolio companies.

Focus narrative

Edgewater Funds invests in high-quality middle market companies, structuring both growth equity (minority) and buyout investments to meet the needs of each investment situation. The firm emphasizes its ability to accelerate growth in its portfolio companies.

Focus and fit

Sectors
Healthcare

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Portfolio context

Edgewater Funds has a diverse portfolio that includes companies in various sectors such as business services, healthcare, and industrials. Notable portfolio companies include: Boulden Holdings, LLC: Acquired Ace Precision Industries, Inc.; Silver State HVAC & Refrigeration: Acquired four commercial HVAC service providers; Flow Control Management, Inc.: Acquired Master Packing & Rubber Company and Aquatrol Inc.

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Last reviewed

March 4, 2026

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