Associated Firms

Bolder Capital is a private equity firm that finds and invests in middle market companies. Bolder Capital primarily co-invests with JZ Equity Partners and The Edgewater Funds firms.

JZ Equity Partners
JZ Equity Partners, PLC (“JZEP”) is a $500 million public mezzanine fund traded on the London Stock Exchange. Founded in 1986, JZEP has invested in over fifty middle market companies in the U.S. with the objective of achieving investment returns that are a combination of current income and long-term capital gains.

JZEP specializes in investing its capital in established, profitable and well-managed manufacturing and service businesses. JZEP has a diverse portfolio that has included investments in a broad spectrum of industries in the manufacturing and service sectors.

JZEP is advised by JZ Advisers, Inc. (“JZAI”), which is wholly owned by the founding partners of The Jordan Company, a New York and Chicago based private equity firm. These affiliated firms manage approximately $2.5 billion in capital.

Capital paired with superior management can produce excellent results.

The Edgewater Funds
Edgewater Funds (“EF”) is an over $750 million private equity fund committed to providing capital and experience to outstanding companies. Edgewater was founded in 1991 and its Partners have invested in more than 100 companies. Edgewater’s investments include both acquisitions and non-control growth investments.

Edgewater’s investment strategy focuses on a targeted market opportunity — funding profitable growth companies with outstanding management where its partners can add value through their capital, experience and broad network of relationships. What sets Edgewater apart is the wealth of experience its Partners bring, having been CEOs and business leaders themselves.

Edgewater Funds is backed by prestigious limited partners including public pension funds, university endowments, public corporations, financial institutions and high net worth individuals. The firm is based in Chicago, Illinois.