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 Investing

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
ESG

ESG Policy

We established a formal ESG policy in 2015 and continue to evolve and expand our program. In 2024, we published our fourth annual ESG report detailing our firm-wide commitment to responsible investment.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Overview

Ridgemont believes in the value of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) as drivers of firm-wide and portfolio company success. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing a team that spans various cultures, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. We believe that an inclusive work atmosphere where all can share differing perspectives will enrich individual development and enable us to make better informed investment decisions

Ridgemont is a founding member of the Gender Equity Consortium and a proud signatory of the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) initiative to advance DEI in the industry.

Team

our team

We have first-hand experience in starting, building and managing a business. The Ridgemont partnership has over doubled 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.

James Gagne
SEKO Logistics, CEO

What I learned really quickly about Ridgemont is that they are truly a founder, management, family-focused and enabling business.

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.

Christer Rundlof
WhiteWater Midstream, CEO

Ridgemont is a preferred partner because of their ability to move quickly and thoughtfully. The team is a great asset to the WhiteWater franchise.

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.

John Comly
American Safety Council, CEO

From day one of our partnership with Ridgemont, we have all been focused on accelerating the growth of our business. Ridgemont came in with a playbook, target list of M&A opportunities and key areas for investment. There is great alignment in vision and strategy – and it’s fun!

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

Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors List

For five consecutive years since the establishment of the Inc. list, Ridgemont was recognized for its track record of building middle market leaders alongside entrepreneurs.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2023

*A nominal fee was paid to submit Ridgemont’s application to be eligible for inclusion.

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