Edison Partners
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Edison is what growth equity looked like before everyone went insane with valuations and spray-and-pray tactics. They call themselves 'old-school' and disciplined, focusing on 'thoughtful, high growth, but not growth at all costs.' The Edison Edge platform isn't just marketing fluff — founders actually rave about it, with more than 90% of portfolio companies actively engaged and averaging 70-80% annual revenue growth. Being named to Inc.'s Founder-Friendly list for five straight years isn't an accident — they genuinely seem to care about operators over financial engineering. The catch? They're picky as hell and focus outside Silicon Valley, so if you're not in their sweet spot of $10-30M revenue fintech/healthcare/enterprise software, don't waste their time.
- —Best for: Capital-efficient $10-30M revenue companies in fintech, healthcare IT, or enterprise software outside major tech hubs
- —Watch out for: They're very sector-specific and revenue stage-specific — if you don't fit their box, they won't force it
- —Known for: The Edison Edge value creation platform that founders actually use and a genuinely founder-friendly approach over five consecutive years
Edison targets high-growth vertical SaaS, financial technology, and healthcare IT companies located outside Silicon Valley with $10 million to $30 million in revenue. What's remained consistent for 38 years is the firm's sector orientation and focus on companies located in North American geographies outside the major markets where traditional capital flows.
Growth / expansion firm that invests primarily in healthcare IT, fintech, and enterprise software companies with $10 million to $30 million in revenue. Initial investments range from $10 million to $40 million and include minority, buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts, and secondary stock purchases.
Chris joined Edison in 2002 and has been Managing Partner since 2009. A leading fintech executive and investor for over 25 years (before fintech was fintech), Chris' investment expertise and exits span payments, capital markets and wealth management segments. His track record includes leading dozens of new investments and over 60 rounds of financing. Chris has served as board director of more than 25 portfolio companies and currently serves on the board of Dash Solutions, MoneyLion, Yieldstreet, and Zelis.
Kelly joined Edison in 2014 following a 20-year career operating in high-growth technology companies. She established the firm's Edison Edge value creation platform and leads investments in enterprise software and fintech. She also leads firm operations, including investment development, value creation, portfolio management, finance and marketing. Over the last decade, Kelly has been involved in 15 financings and has served as director of 12 companies, notably Billtrust (acquired by W Cap) and Bento for Business (acquired by US Bank).
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