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Bobby Wade

Associate

ABOUT BOBBY
 
Bobby joined Edison Partners as an Associate in January 2025 and focuses on investments across FinTech, Healthcare IT, and Enterprise Solutions. Bobby works across all stages of the deal cycle including deal diligence, transaction execution, new opportunity sourcing, and portfolio company support.
 
Prior to joining Edison Partners, Bobby was an investment banking analyst at Raymond James, where he advised healthcare services clients through buy-side and sell-side processes. His work included developing financial models, conducting data analysis during due diligence, and preparing strategic materials to inform executive decision-making. Bobby also gained significant experience at Blackstone with Strategic Partners Summer group, where he worked on private equity and real estate deals via primary and secondary investments.
 
Bobby holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics, with a Finance concentration, and a minor in Political Science from Duke University as well as a Master of Management Studies from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. A dedicated student-athlete, he balanced academics with his role on the Duke Varsity Lacrosse Team, achieving multiple Final Four appearances and ACC championships while graduating with honors.
 
EDUCATION
 
MA Management Studies, Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
 
BA Economics, Finance, Political Science, Duke University
 

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Edison Superpower

Problem Solving – I enjoy dissecting and breaking down challenges to find optimal solutions.

Edison Origin Story 

Ben Laufer and I work out at the same gym in Nashville. After meeting there, I got to know him and Edison over a cup of coffee.

What Makes You Say, "Let's Go?"

Setting, chasing, and crushing goals with like-minded people.