Edison Partners Blog

Recognition reflects Laufer’s dealmaking and value creation leadership

How leaders can protect the quarter while still building what comes next

Managing Partner Chris Sugden shares how growth-stage CEOs can balance execution, product innovation, and long-term growth without...

Edison Partners joins as institutional partner to accelerate deployment of software-driven energy systems amid rising demand for...

As the $20+ trillion alternatives investment landscape grows, demands for private market tax reporting and compliance have surged...

Real growth happens when you step into roles that stretch your capabilities and force you to adapt

Managing Partner Chris Sugden sits down with Unum President & CEO Rick McKenney to share lessons on leadership growth, career...

Portfolio company’s planned exit reinforces firm’s commitment to modernizing critical enterprise solutions

AI-powered platform has mapped more than 10 billion square feet of indoor space across 86 countries, leading the way to map the...

A framework for disciplined credit line decisions in a tightening market

Leadership in high-growth companies is often defined by speed. But the best leaders understand the importance of slowing down

Managing Partner Chris Sugden explains why CEOs should take a tactical pause to avoid bottlenecks, refocus priorities, and drive...

As companies scale, leadership coaching must extend beyond the executive team. Here’s how to develop managers, create clear...

How to define your superpower, build stronger teams, and drive clarity as your business grows

MoneyLion Board Member Lisa Gersh joins Managing Partner Chris Sugden for a conversation on founder evolution, strategy...

Inside Edison’s 1Q26 CEO Quarterly: What happens when leaders confront identity, AI uncertainty, and governance to have honest...

Where regulated systems cross over from “AI helps” to “AI is required"

New company unifying mobile engagement, experiential fundraising and donor intelligence with AI-native platform for the global...

Lessons on credibility, founders, and durable adoption: Why some AI startups earn institutional trust in regulated markets

Realistic habits to help leaders stay organized, responsive, and fully present

Practical habits of effective leaders

Growth equity firm recognized for second straight year among the top 2% of North America’s most innovative private equity firms

Why compliance, trust, and risk mitigation create durable moats

Why trust and liability define durable AI in regulated industries—and how accountability, auditability, and HITL design create...

Managing Token Costs, ROI, and Governance in the Age of Agentic AI

How Payra is transforming B2B payments for legacy ERP users, and what founders must do to scale with focus and systems

Founder lessons on product-market fit, focus, systems, and disciplined execution that drive durable, scalable growth

New capital to accelerate ERP-native payments and Cash Application automation for construction, industrial, and blue-collar...

Why the most durable AI companies will embed into regulated workflows and physical infrastructure—where trust, compliance, and...

Edison Partners named on Nashville Business Journal’s 2026 list of the largest venture capital and private equity firms in...

As SaaS valuations reset, markets are re-pricing durability. Learn why defensibility in mission-critical AI comes from workflow...

In today's edition of Sit Down with Sugden, Chris focuses on how to measure team productivity as it compares to the P&L

Leverage the Scoreboard Test to measure team results > productivity

Why vertical AI wins in regulated, high-stakes markets: when failure has consequences, correctness, compliance, and domain depth...

A practical guide to building through market volatility: how to create clarity, align teams, and drive durable growth with...

Dual recognition highlights Edison Partners’ leadership in lower middle market buyouts and founder partnerships

Principal Ben Laufer breaks down his investment thesis on embedded, mission-critical AI—and why the winners will be built through...

Founder of Baleon Capital & Fingercheck Board Member Shane Kim joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for a conversation...

Board meetings should drive momentum, not slow it down. Learn how to reduce prep time, shift to forward-looking discussions, and...

In this edition of Sit Down with Sugden, Chris focuses on how CEOs and CFOs can reduce wasted time during board preparation and...

Former NFL quarterback and keynote speaker of our 2025 ELT Summit, Tom Flick, shares how leaders create clarity, influence action,...

In this edition of Sit Down with Sugden, Chris Sugden explores essential strategies for measuring sales efficiency and driving...

How to cultivate true urgency, eliminate distractions, and lead teams more effectively—key lessons from Tom Flick at our 2025 ELT...

Barry Conlon, CEO of Overhaul, sits down with Partner Ryan Ziegler to share the behind-the-scenes decisions that helped scale his...

In this edition of Sit Down with Sugden, Chris discusses the real meaning of healthy urgency - why moving fast isn’t the same as...