Ridgemont Equity Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1993

AUM

$8 500 M

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Ridgemont Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 1993. The firm is led by a team of 57 professionals, including 20 partners, and focuses on building partnerships with management teams to achieve growth objectives. Ridgemont is known for its industry-focused investment approach, particularly in business and tech-enabled services, healthcare, and industrial growth sectors.

The firm invests in middle-market companies, primarily in the United States and Canada, with a focus on sectors such as technology, telecom, environmental, power, and infrastructure. Ridgemont typically engages in buyout and growth equity investments, leveraging its expertise to unlock long-term value. The firm manages several funds, including Ridgemont Equity Partners I, II, III, and IV, with a total AUM exceeding $5 billion.

Notable investments by Ridgemont Equity Partners include Caring Transitions - senior relocation services, Purview - medical records systems, Renovo Solutions - healthcare practice management, CRS Temporary Housing - temporary housing services, and Southern Utility Partners - construction and engineering services.

Industry

Infrastructure Business Services (B2B) Healthcare Services Industrial Telecommunications Technology Energy HealthTech Financial Services Fintech Transportation Travel CleanTech Media and Entertainment

Ridgemont Equity Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Ridgemont Equity Partners I, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Telecommunications Transportation Travel HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$735 M	April 2013
Ridgemont Equity Partners II, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Telecommunications Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$995 M	November 2015
Ridgemont Equity Partners III , L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Telecommunications Transportation Energy CleanTech HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1700 M	December 2018
Ridgemont Equity Partners IV, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation Energy CleanTech HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$2400 M	October 2022
Fund V	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Healthcare Services Industrial Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$50-100 m	—	September 2026

Contacts

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Jack Purcell Managing Partner

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John Shimp Managing Partner

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FAQs about Ridgemont Equity Partners

Is Ridgemont Equity Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Ridgemont Equity Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Ridgemont Equity Partners located?

Ridgemont Equity Partners is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

When was Ridgemont Equity Partners founded?

Ridgemont Equity Partners was founded in 1993.

What sectors and industries does Ridgemont Equity Partners invest in?

Ridgemont Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in Infrastructure, Business Services (B2B), Healthcare Services, Industrial, Telecommunications, Technology, Energy, HealthTech, Financial Services, Fintech, Transportation, Travel, CleanTech, Media and Entertainment.

What is Ridgemont Equity Partners geographical focus of investments?

Ridgemont Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Ridgemont Equity Partners typically invest in?

Ridgemont Equity Partners invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Ridgemont Equity Partners investment?

Ridgemont Equity Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Ridgemont Equity Partners?

Ridgemont Equity Partners has around $8 500m assets under management.

When was Ridgemont Equity Partners last fund created?

Ridgemont Equity Partners last fund was created/launched in 2022-10-05

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