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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...

Krish Chopra, founder and CEO of NPHub, shares his journey from corporate America to launching a successful healthcare platform,...

Kevin Herr, CEO of KnowledgeLake, shares his journey from CFO to CEO, how smart document automation drives 10x ROI, and what it...

How growth-stage CEOs can lead with healthy urgency—balancing speed, clarity, and sustainability to drive lasting growth.

In this edition of Sit Down with Sugden, Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, shares hard-earned lessons on what...

In this re-release, Chris Sugden sits down with executive coach and operating partner, Steve Schloss, to explore why even the best...

In this episode of Electrifying Growth, Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners explores the importance of building...

Mitch Caplan, a seasoned leader in financial services and fintech, shares his extensive career journey from founding Telebank to...

Fresh capital and newly appointed CEO to accelerate expansion of AI-powered document processing and workflow automation platform

In this episode of Electrifying Growth, Chris Sugden shares his insights on the challenges founders face as their companies scale...

Ray Lane, former President and COO of Oracle and Partner at GreatPoint Ventures, shares leadership lessons from tech to venture...

New roles reflect the growth equity firm’s commitment to talent development and operational excellence

In this solo episode of Electrifying Growth, Managing Partner Chris Sugden urges founders to look beyond revenue and unicorn...

We recently released the 2025 Growth Index — a compilation of benchmark data and best practices associated with growth-stage...

John Hope Bryant, Chairman and CEO of Operation Hope, shares his vision for empowering communities through financial literacy and...

Edison Partners announces a $20M growth equity investment in NPHub, the leading platform for nurse practitioner training and...

We recently released the 2025 Growth Index — a compilation of benchmark data and best practices associated with growth-stage...

We recently released the 2025 Growth Index — a compilation of benchmark data and best practices associated with growth-stage...

In this solo episode of Electrifying Growth, Managing Partner Chris Sugden urges founders to look beyond revenue and unicorn...

We recently released the 2025 Growth Index — a compilation of benchmark data and best practices associated with growth-stage...

Operating Partner Steve Schloss shares how unlearning old habits and embracing discomfort is the key to thriving as a growth-stage...

Cam Doody, Co-founder and General Partner of Brickyard, shares his insights on the early days of Bellhop, his transition to...

We recently released the 2025 Growth Index — a compilation of benchmark data and best practices associated with growth-stage...

We are proud to introduce the 2025 Growth Index — a compilation of benchmark data and best practices associated with growth-stage...

In this episode of Electrifying Growth, Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, explores the double-edged sword of...

How the "say-do gap" impacts leadership in growth-stage companies—and why closing it builds trust, clarity, and real...

Dee Choubey, Founder and CEO of MoneyLion, discusses the recent acquisition, his insights on the fintech environment, and how he...

Third Major Exit Since Start of 2025

In this episode of Electrifying Growth, Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, shares why raising a ton of capital...

Amy Kadomatsu, Former CEO and Board Member of Comply, joins Chris Sugden on Electrifying Growth to discuss leadership, navigating...

In this episode of Electrifying Growth, Chris Sugden challenges conventional thinking on board dynamics, breaking down how CEOs...

The day you realize you need a COO isn't a defeat—it's the day you realize leadership is truly a team sport.

Exit readiness – even fundraising readiness – should be top of mind from the get-go. When companies put the right disciplines in...

Exit readiness – even fundraising readiness – should be top of mind from the get-go. When companies put the right disciplines in...

Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden sits down with Founder and CEO of RapidDeploy, Steven Raucher, to share his journey from...

Exit readiness – even fundraising readiness – should be a priority at all times. When companies have the right people, processes,...

Annual awards program recognizes growth equity firm amongst the top two percent of North America’s most innovative

Portfolio company exit reinforces firm's commitment to digitizing critical infrastructure across key public and private sector...

Exit readiness – even fundraising readiness – should be top of mind from the get-go. When companies put the right disciplines in...

Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden sits down with Founder of Lenora Health and Edison Director Network member Lorne Brown to...

Exit readiness – even fundraising readiness – should be top of mind from the get-go. When companies put the right disciplines in...

Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden sits down with 120Water Co-Founder & CEO Megan Glover to share her journey of tackling...

Exit readiness – even fundraising readiness – should be top of mind from the get-go. When companies put the right disciplines in...

When you accept growth equity, exit readiness – including future fundraising readiness – should be top of mind from the get-go....

When you accept growth equity, exit readiness – including future fundraising readiness – should be top of mind from the get-go....

Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS) raises over $40 million to drive innovation and reshape the future of waste management.

Chris Sugden, Managing Partner of Edison Partners, takes the mic solo for Episode 38 to unpack the 2025 business outlook focusing...

Here at Edison, we believe that the growth-stage company’s board of directors should be a strategic weapon. But building and...

Here at Edison, we believe that the growth-stage company’s board of directors should be a strategic weapon. But building and...

Jim Dicso, Founder and Managing partner of Shoreline SaaS, and Patrick O'Keefe, Edison Operating Partner and Founder of Moher...

Here at Edison, we believe that the growth-stage company’s board of directors should be a strategic weapon. But building and...

Thank you to our incredible team, portfolio, limited partners, and Edison Director Network for such a great year!

Chris Sugden, Managing Partner of Edison Partners, takes the mic solo for Episode 36 to share insights on scaling businesses,...

Senior Portfolio Manager, Alternative Investments Michelle McKinnon joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 35 of...

Earlier this month, we brought together cross-functional senior executives from the Edison portfolio for our annual Executive...

Gen Adds Financial Empowerment to Credit and Identity Protection Solutions

The company is well-positioned to modernize the healthcare financial experience.

Earlier this month, we brought together senior executives from across the Edison portfolio for our annual Executive Leadership...

Founder of Baleon Capital and Fingercheck Board Member Shane Kim joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 34 of...

Operating Partner Steve Schloss reflects on how transformative group experiences shape his approach to leadership development....

Fingercheck Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Joel Kohn and Chief Executive Officer Dan Kazan join Managing Partner and host...

We recently wrapped our 13th Annual CEO Summit in historic Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s Summit was all about leading...

Fingercheck is the leading all-in-one HR operations and workforce management platform, and Edison Partners is excited to partner...

Edison Partners recognized for the third time as an Inc. Founder Friendly Investor.

New capital infusion and appointment of highly experienced CEO to accelerate growth of end-to-end deskless workforce management...

We recently wrapped our 13th Annual CEO Summit in historic Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s Summit was all about leading...

Julie Moore, Director of YSC Consulting, joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 32 of Electrifying Growth.

Relive our 13th Annual CEO Summit!

We recently wrapped our 13th Annual CEO Summit in historic Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s Summit was all about leading...

Barry Conlon, founder & CEO of Overhaul, joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 31 of Electrifying Growth.

Edison Partners doubles down on leading SaaS company using AI to modernize K1 reporting.

Yusuf Qasim, President of the Payments Optimization Business at Zelis, joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 30...

Both objective and subjective decision making are critical to the success of growth-stage companies. This blog explores how...

Here at Edison, we believe that the board of directors should be a growth-stage company’s strategic weapon. But building and...

Here at Edison, we believe that the board of directors should be a growth-stage company’s strategic weapon. But building and...

Panos Adamopoulos, Founder and CEO of Seismos, joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 29 of Electrifying Growth.

Here at Edison, we believe that the growth-stage company’s board of directors should be a strategic weapon. But building and...

Here at Edison, we believe that the growth-stage company’s board of directors should be a strategic weapon. But building and...

Here at Edison, we believe that the growth-stage company’s board of directors should be a strategic weapon. But building and...

Wall Street executive, high-growth CEO, and entrepreneur David Eisner joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 28...

Nashville, TN (August 27, 2024) – The Greater Nashville Venture Capital Association (GNVCA), a new industry association dedicated...

Here at Edison, we believe that the board of directors should be a growth-stage company’s secret weapon. But building and...

GoHenry Founder & CEO Louise Hill joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 27 of Electrifying Growth.

Dawn Zier and Chris Sugden hosted a roundtable on the importance of proactively driving board engagement, building resilient...

Steve Schloss delves into the complex task growth-stage CEOs face in managing cultural change, stressing the need to balance...

Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Stuart McWhorter joins Managing Partner and...

New funding will accelerate company's expansion into additional markets.

GAN Integrity CEO Nick Manolis joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 25 of Electrifying Growth.

Gambling.com Co-founder and CEO Charles Gillespie joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 24 of Electrifying...

We recently wrapped up our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we brought together Limited Partners, portfolio CEOs, and...

One of my favorite magazines (and digital content brands) is Monocle. Written from a decidedly non-U.S. point of view, their...

Leading Investment Firm Expands its Bench of Talent by Developing and Promoting from Within

Compliance leader on pace to double messaging volume this year, as highly regulated industries increase adoption of compliant text...

MoneyLion CEO Dee Choubey joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 23 of Electrifying Growth.

After nearly four decades of business and HR leadership, I entered the world of private equity four years ago through my executive...

Our 2024 Growth Index focuses on metrics that matter for growth stage companies to tell both their current and future stories. It...

NASHVILLE, TN AND PRINCETON, NJ, April 17, 2024 - Growth equity investment firm Edison Partners announced today that it has opened...

We recently released the 2024 Growth Index — a compilation of benchmark data and best practices associated with growth-stage...

PRINCETON, N.J. — MAR. 21, 2024 — Edison Partners, a leading growth equity investment firm, today announced the appointment of...

We are thrilled to present the 2024 Growth Index — a compilation of benchmark data and best practices associated with growth-stage...

RapidDeploy co-founder & CEO Steve Raucher joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 22 of Electrifying Growth.

Probabilities, permanency, and how to divide big choices into small wagers.

Edison Edge Operating Partner, Jamie Egasti, recently hosted a CEO-only roundtable discussion exploring board ‘fit to purpose’.

Director of YSC Consulting and leadership expert Julie Moore joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 21 of...

Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden sits down with Yieldstreet Co-Founder & CEO Michael Weisz for episode 20 of Electrifying...

We live in a world defined by its strong opinions, information echo chambers, and a growing resistance to engage in healthy, open,...

Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden sits down with 120Water Co-Founder & CEO Megan Glover for Episode 19 of Electrifying...

New funding boosts govtech-based ESG platform delivering measurable results.

At the 2023 Executive Leadership Team Summit, the “three amigos” of the Edison Edge team (Go to Market Operating Partners Mariann...

At the 2023 Executive Leadership Team Summit, Operating Partners Joe Gwozdz (Finance) and Steve Schloss (Leadership) led a joint...

At the 2023 Executive Leadership Team Summit, Operating Partner Mariann McDonagh led Edison go-to-market professionals through an...

Edison Partners is the proud recipient of Inc's Founder Friendly Investors distinction. We launched this series to showcase some...

Dave Baxter is the CEO of Solutions by Text (SBT), providing customer engagement solutions through its text messaging platform....

The 2023 Executive Leadership Team Summit was an opportunity for leaders across the Edison portfolio to reflect, relay, and...

Operating Partner Steve Schloss provides strategic solutions for leaders to enhance their communication skills, from...

2023 CEO Summit Reflection: Using Data to Deploy a People-based Strategy

Accolade Highlights Firm’s Ability to Accelerate Portfolio Companies’ Growth

Operating Partner Mariann McDonagh sat with Edison General Partner and COO, Kelly Ford, for a fireside chat about how to create...

Our annual CEO Summit is one of Edison's flagship events, bringing together CEOs from across our portfolio to connect, learn, and...

The 2023 Edison CEO Summit took place in Boca Raton, Florida from October 2nd to October 4th. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be...

Sales leaders, I have a challenge for you. Ask your resident marketing leader how they feel about hosting industry events, and...

Jack Hooper, Founder & CEO of Take Command Health, joins Edison Partners Managing Partner and Host Chris Sugden to share valuable...

Greg Nicastro, Operating Partner recently hosted a Product and Technology Roundtable to discuss Nicole Forsgren's SPACE...

Edison Partners is excited to partner with Take Command to lead their Series B investment. The company is the leading end-to-end...

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) provider driving up to 20% cost savings for employers will scale...

Operating Partner Steve Schloss explores the critical balance between strategic and executional leadership and provides actionable...

Mark Brosso, Founder & CEO of PurpleLab, sat down with Edison Partners Managing Partner and Host Chris Sugden to share valuable...

Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden sits down with Capital Rx CEO A.J. Loiacono for Episode 15 of Electrifying Growth,...

New identity reflects expanded service offering and follows the acquisition of FlipperForce software company

Steve Cornwell, visionary founder and CEO of Northpass, shares the highs, lows, and challenges faced while building his company...

PRINCETON, NJ — AUG. 9, 2023 — Edison Partners, a leading growth equity investment firm, is pleased to announce that Ben Laufer...

PRINCETON, NJ — AUG. 2, 2023 — Edison Partners, a leading growth equity investment firm, today announced the addition of three new...

In the latest episode of our Electrifying Growth podcast, Managing Partner and host Chris Sudgen engages in a fireside chat with...

Returning rejuvenated from a recent and much-needed vacation (despite the challenges of air travel these days), I had the...

Managing Partner Chris Sugden joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss what the biggest challenges are for tech...

Greg Lettieri, Co-Founder & CEO of Recycle Track Systems (RTS) joins Managing Partner and Host Chris Sugden for Episode 12 of...

Edison Partners, the growth equity investment firm, today announced the sale of portfolio company Northpass to Gainsight, the...

Episode 11 of Electrifying Growth features Melanie Stricklan, Co-Founder and CEO of Slingshot Aerospace. Host and Managing Partner...

The tallest, fastest rollercoaster in North America is “Kingda Ka.” It’s located at Six Flags in Jackson, NJ… coincidentally...

In a world where letting go and delegating day-to-day tasks happens without even a thought behind the unconscious click of a mouse...

The CEOs of portfolio companies SPHERE, Upright (formerly Fund-that-Flip), and Solutions by Text hosted 'Yes Day' celebrations......

Cash is king. This age-old adage holds true as profitability, growth, and viability of a business all hinge on maintaining a...

The theme of the 2023 annual RSA Conference was “Stronger Together.” Ironically, that's exactly why I wanted to attend. 

Episode 10 of Electrifying Growth features Amy Kadomatsu, CEO of COMPLY, who excels at turning challenges into opportunities for...

April is Financial Literacy Month, something that may not seem like a celebratory moment in time, but, believe me, the next...

The recent leak of sensitive classified NATO-Ukraine war documents by 21-year-old Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira to his...

Edison Partners was named to GrowthCap’s list of the Best Growth Investment Firms for 2023.

Among the many challenges currently faced by high-growth organizations and their leaders is an area periodically overlooked, and...

Join me in kicking-off Season Five of the The Get podcast, with host Erica Seidel.

Mission led company now serves nearly 6M subscribers globally; adding four new countries, and education products for kids and...

Hiring a CFO is a strategic decision that should align with steps that take the business to its next phase of growth. Where you...

Key Edison portfolio company CFO takeaways from the SVB crisis.

Funding enhances Overhaul's platform spanning visibility, risk, compliance, and insurance solutions to help safeguard cargo and...

While we are surrounded by a constant drumbeat of layoff news for companies of all stages, many high growth companies continue to...

CEO of Dash Solutions (formerly Prepaid Technologies) Stephen Faust guest stars on Electrifying Growth to reveal his lessons...

Edison Partners, a leading growth equity investment firm, continues to invest in its future with the promotion of three members of...

RapidDeploy is a provider of cloud-based, configurable mapping and analytics software solutions catering to Public Safety...

Colonel Greg Gadson has an extraordinary story. Now wheelchair-bound after suffering near-fatal injuries while serving in Iraq in...

RapidDeploy to innovate and continue building its international reputation as a partner dedicated to putting state and local...

MacroFab, the cloud manufacturing platform for building electronics from prototype to high-scale production, with a network of...

We are pleased to share Edison's 2023 Growth Index, where we compile and prescribe characteristics and best-in-class methods...

Managing Partner and Host Chris Sugden sits down with Executive Coach, Advisor & Operating Partner Steve Schloss for Episode 7 of...

Edison Partners announced a $15 million investment in K1x, the leading provider of automated solutions for aggregation and packet...

Edison Partners, a leading growth equity investment firm, today announced it is leading a $21 million investment round in...

Greg shared his learnings about the value of leadership in the aftermath of a grievous war injury. The attack in Afghanistan came...