Ian Ross of The Edgewater Funds, a private equity group, and Joe McCaul discuss the funds unique approach.

Summary: Ian Ross, Senior Associate with The Edgewater Funds, discusses the firms focus on backing entrepreneurs, and their interest in full control buyouts. Mr. Ross also explains in further detail the firms unique interest in doing minority recaps, and the elements included in this process. Formed in the early 80s, The Edgewater Funds is a premier private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Through 15 years of experience and $1 billion in capital under management, Edgewater has distinguished itself through successful partnerships with quality middle market companies. The Edgewater Funds focuses on funding profitable middle market companies where they can add substantial value through their capital, experience and broad network. Often the profitable growth companies in which they invest are not actively seeking capital and it is their demonstrated ability to help accelerate growth to high value exits that attracts these companies to a partnership with Edgewater. They are able to structure both growth equity (minority) and buyout investments to accommodate the needs of each investment situation.