Robert Edwards Overview
- Firm
- Ridgemont Equity...
- Primary Position
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Vice Chairman
- Primary Industry
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B2B
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Robert Edwards General Information
Biography
Mr. Robert Edwards serves as Vice Chairman at Ridgemont Equity Partners. He is primarily responsible for the group's investment activity in the basic industries and financial services sectors. Prior to joining BAML Capital Partners' predecessor fund, Banc of America Capital Investors, in 1997, Rob was a management consultant at McKinsey & Co., a Vice President at Allied Capital, and an investment banker at Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. Rob holds an M.B.A. from Harvard University and a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Contact Information
Address
- 101 South Tryon Street
- Suite 3400
- Charlotte, NC 28280
- United States
Robert Edwards Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Ridgemont Equity Partners | Private Equity | Privately Held (no backing) | Private Debt Financed | Charlotte, NC | |
| Unishippers Global Logistics | Logistics | Acquired/Merged (Operating Subsidiary) | Private Equity-Backed | Dallas, TX |
Robert Edwards Lead Partner on Deals (26)
Robert Edwards has been the lead partner on 26 deals. Their latest deal was with Paulson Training Programs, a educational software company. The deal was made on 25-Mar-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Training Programs | 25-Mar-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Educational Software | Chester, CT | |
| Workforce180 | 30-Jun-2023 | Completed | Education and Training Services (B2B) | Guildford, CT | ||
| Pixior | 09-Aug-2022 | Completed | Logistics | Commerce, CA | ||
| Metrix Learning | 01-Mar-2022 | Completed | Education and Training Services (B2B) | Albany, NY | ||
| TPC Training | 02-Dec-2021 | Completed | Education and Training Services (B2B) | Buffalo Grove, IL | ||
| Bansard International | 04-Oct-2021 | Completed | Logistics | Rungis, France | ||
| At Your Pace Online | 14-Sep-2021 | Completed | Education and Training Services (B2B) | Gold Hill, OR | ||
| GlobalTranz Enterprises | 27-Jul-2021 | Completed | Logistics | Dallas, TX | ||
| Certified Training Institute | 13-Apr-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Education and Training Services (B2B) | Traverse City, MI | |
| S/P2 | 20-Jan-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Education and Training Services (B2B) | Orlando, FL |
Robert Edwards Network (179)
Board Members (14)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Lucas | Transportation Insight | Self | Atlanta, GA | |
| Charles Anderson | Unishippers Global Logistics | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Dallas, TX | |
| Unishippers Global Logistics | Self | Dallas, TX | ||
| Transportation Insight | Transportation Insight | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Unishippers Global Logistics | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Dallas, TX |
Portfolio Executives (145)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Paulson | Paulson Training Programs | President and Development Manager | 25-Mar-2024 | Chester, CT |
| Donald Paulson | Paulson Training Programs | Founder and Chairman | 25-Mar-2024 | Chester, CT |
| Workforce180 | Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer | 30-Jun-2023 | Guildford, CT | |
| Workforce180 | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 30-Jun-2023 | Guildford, CT | |
| Pixior | Director, Finance | 09-Aug-2022 | Commerce, CA |
Fund Team Members (20)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Anderson | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Ridgemont Equity Partners III | Charlotte, NC |
| Charles Anderson | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Ridgemont Equity Partners IV | Charlotte, NC |
| Ridgemont Equity Partners | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners | Charlotte, NC |
Robert Edwards Affiliated Funds (4)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgemont Equity Partners III | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2018 | ||||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners II | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Buyout | Fully Invested | 2015 | ||||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners IV | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2021 | ||||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners I | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2013 |
Robert Edwards FAQs
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Who is Robert Edwards?
Mr. Robert Edwards serves as Vice Chairman at Ridgemont Equity Partners.
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How much does Robert Edwards typically invest?
Robert Edwards's median deal size is .
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What is Robert Edwards’s main position?
Robert Edwards’s primary position is Vice Chairman.
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What are the contact details for Robert Edwards?
Robert Edwards’s email address is re and his phone number is +1 (704) .
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How many active board seats does Robert Edwards hold?
Robert Edwards holds 2 board seats including Ridgemont Equity Partners and Unishippers Global Logistics.
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