Long Ridge Equity Partners

About The Fund

Long Ridge Equity Partners is a private investment firm based in New York, New York, founded in 2007, that focuses on the financial technology, specialty finance, and business services sectors. As a growth investor in financial and business technology, they partner with world-class management teams to unlock the full potential of their companies. They apply their sector expertise to financial technology areas such as banking, capital markets, CFO-suite tools, insurance, payments, real estate, specialty finance, and wealth management. They also focus on governance, risk and compliance, data and analytics, and enterprise software within business technology. Long Ridge prides itself not merely on providing capital but also on being a trusted partner to help institutionalize and professionalize businesses to achieve growth and maximized potential. Their success is reflected in their support for over 20 investments that have garnered more than $1 billion in gross realized value through exits. Notably, they have seen an average compounded annual revenue growth of 49% since investment, over 1000 jobs created across portfolio companies in the last five years, and the management of strategic add-on acquisitions. With founder-owned businesses making up 75% and $1.75 billion in assets under management, Long Ridge represents collaborative growth with the firms they invest in. They emphasize ensuring that their investments focus on the right opportunities, providing counsel, analysis, and encouragement to achieve exponential growth. Long Ridge's team includes experienced professionals across various roles such as managing partners, principals, investors, and operational staff. Their strategic approach is centered on partnership, collaboration, and mutual success with the firms they invest in.