Proprietary Investments
Investing our own capital.
For our own account
Direct, strategic and long-term.
Ridgely’s investment activity sits alongside its operating businesses. We invest directly, with a long-term horizon, in opportunities where our capital and operating capabilities can reinforce one another.
Because these investments are proprietary, our interests are aligned with the businesses and assets themselves rather than with fees earned from managing other people’s money.
Where we focus
Selected, not indiscriminate.
Private businesses
Direct stakes in operating businesses and startups aligned with our activities.
Strategic assets
Intellectual property, real assets and other holdings with long-term value.
Selected opportunities
Situations where company capital and operating capability can work together.
An important distinction
What proprietary means here.
- We invest our own capital
- All investment activity is for Ridgely’s own account.
- We do not accept client money
- Ridgely does not pool, solicit or accept outside investor capital through this website.
- We do not manage third-party funds
- Ridgely does not operate a fund or manage money on behalf of others.
- We do not provide investment advice
- Nothing here is investment advice, and Ridgely does not act as an investment adviser.
Investment opportunities
Bring us an opportunity.
If you are raising capital for a private business or have a strategic asset that may fit Ridgely’s proprietary activity, you can reach the team directly.
investments@ridgelyco.com →Related: corporate development and acquisitions.