Edison Partners

Edison Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1986. The firm specializes in growth equity investments primarily in technology-enabled companies across various sectors, including financial technology, healthcare information technology, and enterprise software. Edison focuses on late and mid-venture financing, expansion capital, management buyouts, and recapitalizations, typically investing between $10 million and $30 million in companies with revenues ranging from $2 million to $30 million. The firm's investment strategy involves nurturing growth-stage businesses with a 30 percent growth rate, often acting as a lead investor and seeking board representation. Edison has a robust portfolio valued at over $5 billion and manages more than $1 billion in assets, primarily targeting companies located in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States. Through its Edison Edge platform, the firm offers strategic advisory services and executive education to enhance value creation for its portfolio companies.

Joe Allegra

General Partner

Robert Dickey

Principal

Michael Dirla

Vice President

Joseph Gwozdz

Operating Partner

Grace Hahn

Senior Associate

Daniel Herscovici

Partner

Dylan Kiger

Analyst

Ben Laufer

Principal

Jennifer Lee

Partner

Lenard Marcus

General Partner

Mariann McDonagh

Operating Partner

Shelby McKeown

Associate

Casey Myers

Partner, Edison Edge

Jay Naik

Operating Partner

Greg Nicastro

Operating Partner

Patrick O'Keefe

Operating Partner

Aston Pierce

Growth Equity Associate

Felix Rauch

Associate

Tom Vander Schaaff

General Partner

Brendan Scher

Senior Associate

Steve Schloss

Operating Partner

Sherri Sklar

Operating Partner

Chris Sugden

Managing Partner

Ryan Tognazzini

Operating Partner

Ryan Ziegler

General Partner

Steve Zieja

Vice President

Dawn Zier

Operating Partner

Past deals in North Carolina

15Five

Series C in 2022
15Five, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based performance management platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, 15Five offers a suite of tools that includes employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and a comprehensive 360° performance review system. The platform facilitates weekly check-ins for performance feedback, enables users to set objectives through OKRs, and allows for the collection of insights via polls and custom reports. With nearly 2,000 businesses globally utilizing its services, 15Five’s solutions are designed to help organizations foster high-performing teams by promoting regular communication, celebrating achievements, and providing constructive feedback to guide employee development.

Spiffy

Series B in 2022
Spiffy, Inc. is a mobile service provider based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in on-demand car washing, detailing, and oil change services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes a smartphone application and website to allow customers to schedule appointments quickly and conveniently. Spiffy’s services are eco-friendly, employing methods that recycle water and eliminate runoff. The application facilitates seamless communication and payment, enhancing the overall customer experience. By offering a range of vehicle maintenance options, Spiffy aims to support vehicle owners in managing their automobiles efficiently, whether for individual use or fleet management.

LawnStarter

Venture Round in 2019
LawnStarter, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects consumers with lawn care professionals to provide a variety of lawn maintenance services. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers essential services such as mowing, edging, and blowing, as well as specialty services like fertilization, aeration, over seeding, and leaf removal. LawnStarter facilitates instant quotes for consumers, allowing them to easily schedule lawn care services from insured professionals. The company's innovative algorithms utilize geolocation data to optimize route density for lawn care providers, enhancing their efficiency and profitability. LawnStarter operates in multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Clinverse

Series C in 2014
Clinverse is a technology company solely focused on the financial management of clinical trials and associated payments in over 140 currencies. Our flagship product, ClinPay, is a secure on-line eClinical Trial Payment Network that dramatically reduces time spent on the investigator payment process with significant increases in clinical trial productivity. ClinPay links sponsors to investigators in a payment and reporting system that reduces study start-up time, makes possible timely and accurate payments, provides transparency and auditing records, and simplifies compliance.

TetraData

Venture Round in 2004
TetraData Corporation, based in Greenville, South Carolina, focuses exclusively on enhancing K-12 education through technology. Established in 1997, the company has developed a suite of warehousing and analytic software solutions aimed at helping educational institutions capture, integrate, and store data from various administrative and educational systems. Its flagship products, the TetraData Analytical Warehouse and Central Data Store, facilitate data-driven decision-making for K-12 districts. With a dedicated team of over 50 employees, TetraData's solutions are utilized in more than 600 educational institutions, impacting over 1.5 million students across numerous states, including California, Florida, and Texas. The company is recognized for its commitment to advancing educational performance through innovative technology.
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