About Us

Building and upholding trusted relationships is a core principle of Ridgemont, as business leaders and members of our community.

Who We Are

The Ridgemont partnership was founded on a set of ideals that we also seek in our investment partners - a commitment to transparent communication, an eagerness to listen to new ideas and a balanced life outside of the workplace.

Commitment to Firm Mission, Values, and Responsible Investment

Consistently Deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns as a preferred partner to our long term investors, trusted relationships, and Ridgemont teammates.

core values

  • Support the Ridgemont Family
  • Communicate Transparently
  • Play as a Team
  • Work Hard and Celebrate Success
Responsible Investment Program

Responsible Investment Program

Since 2015, we have continued to evolve and expand our approach to responsible investment. In 2025, we published our fifth annual Sustainability Report, detailing our firm-wide commitment.

Culture and Community

Overview

Both within our firm and in our surrounding communities, Ridgemont prioritizes long-term relationships, respect, and mutual partnerships. We believe human capital is one of the many drivers of firm-wide and portfolio company success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and develops a talented team. Our culture promotes active participation and engaged collaboration that enables us to make better-informed investment decisions.

 

As a reflection of this commitment to engagement, Ridgemont is a founding member of the Gender Excellence Consortium and a proud signatory of the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Diversity Inclusion in Alternatives .

Team

our team

We have first-hand experience in starting, building and managing a business. The Ridgemont partnership has tripled in size as we continue to raise more capital and expand our practice into new areas of interest.

Preferred Partner

Jake Sloane
Crete Mechanical Group, Co-Founder

We had the opportunity to get to know and trust the Ridgemont team ahead of entering the market to raise capital from outside investors. Their experience working alongside founders and approach to creating alignment and collaborative partnerships with management teams helped us gain conviction around Ridgemont as our preferred growth partner when recapitalizing our company.

Dolly Wagner-Wilkins
Worldwide Express, Chief Technology Officer

Ridgemont has been very supportive of the build-out and implementation of our proprietary tech platform, from recruiting the right talent to rolling out across our many locations. Our new technology platform is a bold investment, but it is strategic for the business, and Ridgemont encouraged us to keep pushing forward and brought a full suite of resources to ensure the success of the project.

Kevin Anderson
Unite Private Networks, Founder, Chairman & CEO

We first partnered with Ridgemont in 2010 and have shared much success together. They are very experienced investors in our industry and have always offered valuable insight and shared our vision for what UPN was capable of achieving through each chapter of our business.

Bob Munch
Munch’s Supply, CEO

I really love what I do and value Ridgemont’s support of our legacy and our future. It is incredibly important to find a partner that is knowledgeable in the industry and respects family-run businesses.

Susan Stark
SPG, Founder & President

Our partnership with Ridgemont allowed us to expand our service offering and enhance our ability to serve children with autism and other special needs. With Ridgemont’s guidance, we have put together multi-year strategic initiatives to pursue acquisitions in new markets and grow our therapeutic capabilities.

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The individuals quoted above are current and former executives of companies owned or formerly owned by vehicles managed by Ridgemont Equity Partners, and in some cases are also current and former investors in vehicles managed by Ridgemont Equity Partners, which subjects these individuals to conflicts of interest in connection with their assessments of their experience with Ridgemont Equity Partners described above.

1993

For 30 years, our principals have worked in partnership with leading management teams to accomplish shared growth objectives.

1993

Our History

For 30 years, our principals have worked in partnership with leading management teams to accomplish shared growth objectives.

1993
Business Inception
2010
Ridgemont Formation

The principals of Ridgemont formed a new partnership in 2010, after nearly 20 years managing a broad set of private equity strategies together at Bank of America and its predecessors. Over the last decade, Ridgemont has raised capital from world-class Limited Partners and deployed over $3B in leading private companies.

2010
2012

$735MM

Ridgemont Equity Partners I, L.P.

Ridgemont’s inaugural flagship fund

2012
2012
Ridgemont Equity Partners I, L.P.

Ridgemont’s inaugural flagship fund

2015

$995MM

Ridgemont Equity Partners II, L.P.

Ridgemont raised its next fund to continue pursuing attractive middle market buyout and growth equity opportunities.

2015
2015

$995MM

$1.65B

Ridgemont Equity Partners III, L.P.

Ridgemont’s third flagship fund closed with a focus on equity investments up to $250mm.

2019
2019
2019
Ridgemont Equity Partners III, L.P.

Ridgemont’s third flagship fund closed with a focus on equity investments up to $250mm.

$1.65B

2022

$2.35B

Ridgemont Equity Partners IV, L.P.

2022
2022

$2.35B

2025

$3.975B

2025

$3.975B

2025
Ridgemont Equity
Partners V, L.P.

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