Edgewater Capital Partners

Edgewater Capital Partners is a private equity firm established in 1982 and based in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm specializes in acquiring lower middle-market companies within the performance materials sector, focusing on industries such as specialty industrials, life sciences, advanced materials, and specialty chemicals. With over twenty-five years of experience in sector-specific investing, Edgewater Capital has cultivated a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and nuances inherent to these industries. This expertise enables the firm to effectively identify and pursue investment opportunities, particularly in buyouts and corporate divestitures across North America and Europe.

Timothy Cheslik

Associate

Christopher Childres

Managing Partner and Founder

Sarita Gavhane

Principal

Rakesh Kapoor

Operating Partner - Materials Outovation Practice

Brian Leonard

Partner, CFO and CCO

10 past transactions

Haematologic Technologies

Acquisition in 2019
Haematologic Technologies manufactures high quality, plasma derived coagulation proteins, antibodies, factor deficient plasmas and blood collection tubes intended for in vitro research use. We strive to make continuous advancements in our manufacturing and quality control processes to ensure the superiority of our products to those of our competitors.

Pure Wafer

Acquisition in 2018
Pure Wafer is a leading supplier of virgin silicon wafers, wafer reclaim services, and specialty thin film deposition products, catering to a global clientele that includes some of the largest semiconductor manufacturers. Based in San Jose, California, with additional sales offices in Vancouver, Washington; Reno, Nevada; and Brunnthal, Germany, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including lap, polish, clean, grind, etch, bond, and laserscribe. Its product lineup features prime and test wafers, as well as various films such as thermal oxidation and dielectric materials. Pure Wafer also provides custom packaging, labeling, local delivery, onsite support, and offsite storage services. Established in 2008 and rebranded from WRS Materials, LLC in 2016, the company operates a production facility in Prescott, Arizona, and is dedicated to enhancing efficiency within the semiconductor supply chain.

Callery

Acquisition in 2017
Callery Corporation specializes in the production and supply of specialty chemicals, including alkoxide bases, borane derivatives, and alkali metals, catering to customers in the United States and internationally. The company is known for its commitment to quality and offers flexible production options alongside exceptional customer service. In addition to its chemical products, Callery provides technical services, customer support, on-site training, and guidance on the safe handling of reactive materials. Headquartered in Evans City, Pennsylvania, Callery operates as a subsidiary of Ascensus Specialties LLC, focusing on delivering high-performance chemical solutions to meet diverse industry needs.

Fiber Materials

Acquisition in 2016
Fiber Materials, Inc. designs, manufactures, tests, and distributes fiber reinforced plastics, and carbon/carbon and ceramic matrix composites for defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. It also offers technical/engineering support in the design of fibers and filaments, including quartz, zirconia, silicon carbide, carbon, graphite, tungsten, and impregnated yarns; and designs and fabricates specialty woven tapes. In addition, the company offers carbon/carbon composites that have applications in furnace fixturing, heatshields, load plates, heating elements, and X-ray targets; and industrial furnace insulation materials, including carbon fiber insulation materials, carbon and graphite felts, accessories, graphite fabrics, and commercial carbon composites. Further, the company offers quartz products, including continuous multifilament, custom chopped fiber, sewing threads, fabrics and tapes, quartz fiber reinforced composites, multi-directional woven performs, and needled felts, as well as bi-axial and tri-axial braids/near net shapes for radomes, antenna windows, ablatives, heat shields, printed circuit boards, filtration, and electrical and thermal insulation applications. Further more, it offers testing services in the areas of mechanics and structures, thermo physical properties, analytical chemistry, non-destructive evaluation, metallography and morphology, and oxidation resistance areas. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Biddeford, Maine. It has manufacturing operations and a distribution center in Columbus, Ohio.

DanChem

Acquisition in 2016
DanChem is a custom manufacturer of specialty chemical products providing capacity and technical support to major companies on a national and global scale.
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Inc. is a transportation company based in Culver City, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in the development and manufacture of high-speed, tube-based transportation systems designed for inter and intra-city travel. The Hyperloop system utilizes a vacuum tube design that significantly reduces air resistance, allowing for safe and efficient movement of passengers and goods at high speeds. The company integrates alternative energy and energy conservation technologies into its transportation solutions, aiming to minimize the carbon footprint associated with travel. Hyperloop Transportation Technologies collaborates with a global network of experts and stakeholders to drive innovation in the transportation sector, responding to the growing need for improved speed and reduced congestion in travel.

FAR Chemical

Acquisition in 2014
FAR Chemical specializes in the manufacturing of specialty organic chemicals tailored for various industries, including pharmaceuticals, structural composites, electronics, flavors, fragrances, personal care, and polymers. The company offers a diverse range of products designed to handle challenging and hazardous chemistries. Its product line includes pharmaceutical reagents, intermediates, advanced polymers, catalysts, and acetylacetonate products. These specialty chemicals serve multiple functions, such as cross-linkers, curing agents, and stabilizers, supporting businesses in sectors like foam, electronics, and plastics. FAR Chemical's expertise positions it as a key supplier for clients requiring high-performance chemical solutions.

Tractech

Acquisition in 2013
Tractech Inc. develops and manufactures specialized differentials and clutch components. The Company manufactures specialized traction-modifying differentials and centrifugal clutches for the agricultural, construction, medium and heavy-duty truck, military, and specialty vehicle markets. Tractech markets its products internationally.

Particle Dynamics

Acquisition in 2010
Particle Dynamics is a particle processing company that offers a unique collection of products, technologies and dose manufacturing services to pharmaceutical, consumer health, OTC and nutraceutical products companies.
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