Jeffrey M. Frient
Partner
jeff@edgewaterfunds.com

Jeff Frient is a Partner of Edgewater Growth Capital Partners.

Prior to joining Edgewater, Jeff was a Partner with William Blair & Company where as an investment banker in the Corporate Finance department he led public and private securities offerings and M&A assignments for small and mid-cap companies. He successfully executed 40 deals across multiple industries, including 20 IPOs and follow-on public offerings. Jeff has executed transactions in a variety of industries including business services, marketing services, technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, health care and consumer. Prior to graduate school, Jeff served worldwide in the U.S. Air Force as an F-16 pilot. He served as an F-16 Combat Flight Leader and has flown over 1,000 hours in an F-16, including 39 combat missions.

Jeff is active in civic leadership positions, including as a member of the Economic Club of Chicago and he also serves on the boards of several Edgewater portfolio companies.

Jeff received his B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating as a Distinguished Graduate, and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

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