Edison Partners

Edison Partners L.P. is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, focusing on late and mid-stage venture investments primarily in the information technology sector. The firm targets high-growth companies, particularly in financial technology, healthcare information technology, e-commerce, and consumer technologies, investing in enterprises with revenues ranging from $2 million to $30 million. Edison Partners specializes in various funding mechanisms, including growth equity, buyouts, and recapitalizations, and typically invests between $10 million and $30 million per company. The firm employs a unique integrated approach to foster growth, leveraging its Edison Edge platform, which includes operational support, executive education, and a network of directors. With a commitment to companies outside Silicon Valley, Edison Partners emphasizes sustainable technology and innovative business solutions, aiming to generate substantial value for its portfolio. Founded in 1986, the firm has built an active portfolio that has created significant market value and manages approximately $1.6 billion in assets.

Joe Allegra

General Partner

Kelly Ford Buckley

General Partner and COO

Robert Dickey

Principal

Michael Dirla

Vice President

Gary Golding

General Partner

Joseph Gwozdz

Operating Partner

Daniel Herscovici

Partner

Ben Laufer

Principal

Benjamin Laufer

Principal

Jennifer Lee

Partner

Lenard Marcus

General Partner

John Martinson

Managing Partner

Mariann McDonagh

Operating Partner

Shelby McKeown

Associate

Gregg Michaelson

General Partner

Casey Myers

Partner, Edison Edge

Jay Naik

Operating Partner

David Nevas

Partner

Greg Nicastro

Operating Partner

Patrick O'Keefe

Operating Partner

Felix Rauch

Associate

Tom Vander Schaaff

General Partner

Brendan Scher

Senior Associate

Sherri Sklar

Operating Partner

Ryan Tognazzini

Operating Partner

Ryan Ziegler

General Partner

Steve Zieja

Vice President

Dawn Zier

Operating Partner

Past deals in Virginia

LawnStarter

Venture Round in 2019
LawnStarter, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Austin, Texas, that connects consumers with lawn care professionals for a range of lawn maintenance and outdoor services. Founded in 2013, the company provides essential services such as lawn mowing, edging, and blowing, as well as specialty offerings like fertilization, aeration, over seeding, and leaf removal. LawnStarter enhances the customer experience by offering instant quotes and scheduling options through its platform, which utilizes geolocation algorithms to optimize route density for service providers, thereby increasing their efficiency and profitability. The company operates across multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

ExecVision

Series A in 2018
ExecVision Inc. operates a conversation intelligence platform specifically designed for enhancing coaching within organizations. Founded in 2005 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze customer-facing conversations, extracting actionable insights that help improve performance and drive revenue. By transcribing and examining conversations, ExecVision identifies key moments and contextual elements, allowing managers to discern effective strategies and differentiate high performers from others. In addition to its platform, ExecVision, through its brand Vorsight, offers sales effectiveness training and consulting services, focusing on areas such as tactical sales, prospecting, and inside sales consulting. This combination of technology and specialized training enables organizations to efficiently coach their teams and close the insights-to-performance gap.

Giant Oak

Venture Round in 2018
Giant Oak, Inc. is a data analytics software company based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing solutions that analyze large datasets to address various security challenges, including financial threats, crime, and terrorism. The company offers products such as Giant Oak Search Technology (GOST), which enables analysts to conduct comprehensive searches on the deep web to uncover hidden actions, actors, and communities. GOST incorporates machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance the screening and continuous vetting processes for clients in government, financial services, and regulatory sectors. The platform helps organizations comply with Customer Due Diligence requirements, reduce false negatives, and improve data confidence. By integrating insights from behavioral science and computer science, Giant Oak aims to empower front-line analysts in identifying security threats like human trafficking and organized violence.

Franchise Group

Venture Round in 2014
Franchise Group, Inc. is a retailer and franchisor that specializes in acquiring and operating franchised and franchisable businesses. The company operates through four primary segments: Liberty Tax, Buddy’s Home Furnishings, Sears Outlet, and Vitamin Shoppe. Franchise Group provides a range of services, including tax preparation in the United States and Canada, and operates rent-to-own stores that lease durable goods such as electronics, furniture, and appliances. Additionally, it serves as a retailer offering a diverse selection of unique and discounted products, including home appliances, mattresses, and lawn equipment, as well as health and wellness items like vitamins and supplements. Founded in 2010 and based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the company was previously known as Liberty Tax, Inc. and rebranded to Franchise Group, Inc. in September 2019. It currently manages over 1,800 locations across the United States, either directly or through franchise agreements.

Telarix

Private Equity Round in 2010
Telarix, Inc. provides interconnect business optimization solutions to wireline, wireless, broadband, and VoIP communication service providers. It offers iXTools, a suite of software modules that provide service providers with management, optimization, and settlement solution for interconnect business. The company's iXTools solution includes iXConnect, a business intelligence platform that collects and manages business information, such as network infrastructure elements, products, route plans, rates, and agreements; iXRoute, which enables service providers to identify and automatically implement optimal routing strategies; iXTrade, an offer management and decision support solution that allows service providers to automate the buy and sell processes; iXBill, a interconnect billing system; and iXAudit, an end-to-end audit and dispute management system designed to streamline the validation of interconnect invoices, reconcile charges, and manage settlements. It also provides implementation services, including business analysis, configuration/delivery, integration, training, and customization; and support services, such as project management, business analysis, product upgrade configuration, product upgrade delivery, hardware configuration support, feature request analysis and implementation, and help desk support services. The company serves customers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. It has a strategic alliance with Infosys Technologies, Ltd. The company was formerly known as Emerging Technologies Group, Inc. Telarix, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

CorasWorks

Series B in 2008
CorasWorks Corporation specializes in designing and developing workplace application software for the Microsoft SharePoint platform. The company offers a range of products, including the CorasWorks Workplace Suite, which allows organizations to create and manage collaborative applications, and the Data Integration Toolset, enabling users to connect external data sources to SharePoint. Additionally, CorasWorks provides rPrograms for managing multiple projects, a Design Migrator for updating site designs, and an integrated Project Portfolio Management application. The company serves diverse industries such as healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and financial services, with a clientele that spans multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European nations. Founded in 2003, CorasWorks is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and maintains additional offices in major cities across the United States and the United Kingdom.

CorasWorks

Series B in 2007
CorasWorks Corporation specializes in designing and developing workplace application software for the Microsoft SharePoint platform. The company offers a range of products, including the CorasWorks Workplace Suite, which allows organizations to create and manage collaborative applications, and the Data Integration Toolset, enabling users to connect external data sources to SharePoint. Additionally, CorasWorks provides rPrograms for managing multiple projects, a Design Migrator for updating site designs, and an integrated Project Portfolio Management application. The company serves diverse industries such as healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and financial services, with a clientele that spans multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European nations. Founded in 2003, CorasWorks is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and maintains additional offices in major cities across the United States and the United Kingdom.

Telarix

Series C in 2006
Telarix, Inc. provides interconnect business optimization solutions to wireline, wireless, broadband, and VoIP communication service providers. It offers iXTools, a suite of software modules that provide service providers with management, optimization, and settlement solution for interconnect business. The company's iXTools solution includes iXConnect, a business intelligence platform that collects and manages business information, such as network infrastructure elements, products, route plans, rates, and agreements; iXRoute, which enables service providers to identify and automatically implement optimal routing strategies; iXTrade, an offer management and decision support solution that allows service providers to automate the buy and sell processes; iXBill, a interconnect billing system; and iXAudit, an end-to-end audit and dispute management system designed to streamline the validation of interconnect invoices, reconcile charges, and manage settlements. It also provides implementation services, including business analysis, configuration/delivery, integration, training, and customization; and support services, such as project management, business analysis, product upgrade configuration, product upgrade delivery, hardware configuration support, feature request analysis and implementation, and help desk support services. The company serves customers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. It has a strategic alliance with Infosys Technologies, Ltd. The company was formerly known as Emerging Technologies Group, Inc. Telarix, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

Telarix

Series B in 2005
Telarix, Inc. provides interconnect business optimization solutions to wireline, wireless, broadband, and VoIP communication service providers. It offers iXTools, a suite of software modules that provide service providers with management, optimization, and settlement solution for interconnect business. The company's iXTools solution includes iXConnect, a business intelligence platform that collects and manages business information, such as network infrastructure elements, products, route plans, rates, and agreements; iXRoute, which enables service providers to identify and automatically implement optimal routing strategies; iXTrade, an offer management and decision support solution that allows service providers to automate the buy and sell processes; iXBill, a interconnect billing system; and iXAudit, an end-to-end audit and dispute management system designed to streamline the validation of interconnect invoices, reconcile charges, and manage settlements. It also provides implementation services, including business analysis, configuration/delivery, integration, training, and customization; and support services, such as project management, business analysis, product upgrade configuration, product upgrade delivery, hardware configuration support, feature request analysis and implementation, and help desk support services. The company serves customers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. It has a strategic alliance with Infosys Technologies, Ltd. The company was formerly known as Emerging Technologies Group, Inc. Telarix, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.
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