Robert Swanson
Founder at Ridgewood Capital Management LLC
Profile
Robert Ernest Swanson is the founder and currently holds the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Ridgewood Energy M Fund LLC since 1982.
He is also the Chairman at Ridgewood Electric Power Trust I and Ridgewood Electric Power Trust II since 1997.
Additionally, he is the Chairman at Ridgewood Private Equity Partners LLC and Director at Palm Beach Civic Association.
Previously, he held the position of President at Ridgewood Securities Corp.
from 1982 to present.
He founded Ridgewood Energy Corp.
in 1982, Ridgewood Capital Management LLC in 1998, and Ridgewood Renewable Power LLC in 1991.
Mr. Swanson has a Bachelor's degree from Amherst College and a graduate degree from Fordham University School of Law.
Robert Swanson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Ridgewood Capital Management LLC
 Ridgewood Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Capital Management LLC (Ridgewood Capital) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Ridgewood Co. founded in 1998 by Robert E. Swanson. The firm is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey. | Founder | 2010-11-03 |
Ridgewood Electric Power Trust I
 Ridgewood Electric Power Trust I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ridgewood Electric Power Trust I provides financial services for the energy and natural gas industries. It has investments in landfill gas-fired electric and hydroelectric generating projects. The company was founded on May 9, 1994 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Chairman | 1996-12-31 |
Ridgewood Electric Power Trust II
 Ridgewood Electric Power Trust II Electric UtilitiesUtilities Ridgewood Electric Power Trust II invests in independent power generation and related energy projects. It primarily focuses on small- scale electricity generation projects. The company was founded on November 20, 1992 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Chairman | 1996-12-31 |
Ridgewood Energy M Fund LLC
 Ridgewood Energy M Fund LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Energy M Fund LLC was formed on August 2, 2004 to primarily acquire interests in oil and natural gas properties located in the United States offshore waters of Texas, Louisiana and Alabama in the Gulf of Mexico. The firm has contractual relations with unaffiliated custodians, depositories, accountants, attorneys, broker-dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurers, banks and others as required. | Chief Executive Officer | 1981-12-31 |
Ridgewood Energy Corp.
 Ridgewood Energy Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Energy Corp (Ridgewood Energy) is a private equity and venture capital subsidiary of Ridgewood Co. founded in 1982 by Robert E. Swanson. The firm is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey with additional offices in Palm Beach and Houston. | Chief Executive Officer | 1981-12-31 |
Ridgewood Securities Corp.
 Ridgewood Securities Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Ridgewood Securities Corp. is a private company based in Montvale, NJ. | President | 1981-12-31 |
Palm Beach Civic Association
 Palm Beach Civic Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Palm Beach Civic Association is an organization that advocates for the town of Palm Beach. The non-profit company is based in Palm Beach, FL. The company produces news and events for all residents on the island and aim to protect and improve the quality of life in the town by taking proactive stands on civic affairs. The company was founded in 1944. Robert C. Wright has been the CEO of the company since 2010. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ridgewood Private Equity Partners LLC
 Ridgewood Private Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Private Equity Partners LLC (Ridgewood Private Equity) is a private equity subsidiary of Ridgewood Co. founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Robert Swanson
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Ridgewood Renewable Power LLC
 Ridgewood Renewable Power LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Renewable Power LLC (Ridgewood Renewable Power) is a private equity subsidiary of Ridgewood Co. founded in 1991 by Robert Ernest Swanson. The firm is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey. | Founder | 2015-12-30 |
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Training of Robert Swanson
| Amherst College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Fordham University School of Law | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 17 |
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| Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York | Finance |
Ridgewood Electric Power Trust IV
 Ridgewood Electric Power Trust IV Electric UtilitiesUtilities Ridgewood Electric Power Trust IV invests in power generation facilities, water desalinization plants and other infrastructure projects. They focus on power generation facilities fueled by natural gas and renewable sources of fuel located in the US. The company was founded on September 8, 1994 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Utilities |
Ridgewood Electric Power Trust I
Ridgewood Electric Power Trust I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ridgewood Electric Power Trust I provides financial services for the energy and natural gas industries. It has investments in landfill gas-fired electric and hydroelectric generating projects. The company was founded on May 9, 1994 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Finance |
Ridgewood Electric Power Trust II
Ridgewood Electric Power Trust II Electric UtilitiesUtilities Ridgewood Electric Power Trust II invests in independent power generation and related energy projects. It primarily focuses on small- scale electricity generation projects. The company was founded on November 20, 1992 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Utilities |
Ridgewood Electric Power Trust III
 Ridgewood Electric Power Trust III Electric UtilitiesUtilities Ridgewood Electric Power Trust III provides power generation facilities fueled by natural gas and renewable sources. The company invests in projects and businesses in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Ridgewood Electric Power Trust III was founded on December 6, 1993 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Utilities |
Ridgewood Electric Power Trust V
 Ridgewood Electric Power Trust V Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ridgewood Electric Power Trust V invests in energy and infrastructure projects. It focuses on independent power generation facilities, water desalinization plants and other infrastructure projects both in the U.S. and abroad. The company was founded on March 14, 1996 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Finance |
The Ridgewood Power Growth Fund
 The Ridgewood Power Growth Fund Investment ManagersFinance The Ridgewood Power Growth Fund engages in investing in companies located in the U. S. The company was founded on February 18, 1997 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Finance |
Ridgewood Securities Corp.
Ridgewood Securities Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Ridgewood Securities Corp. is a private company based in Montvale, NJ. | Finance |
Ridgewood Energy M Fund LLC
Ridgewood Energy M Fund LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Energy M Fund LLC was formed on August 2, 2004 to primarily acquire interests in oil and natural gas properties located in the United States offshore waters of Texas, Louisiana and Alabama in the Gulf of Mexico. The firm has contractual relations with unaffiliated custodians, depositories, accountants, attorneys, broker-dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurers, banks and others as required. | Finance |
Ridgewood Energy Corp.
Ridgewood Energy Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Energy Corp (Ridgewood Energy) is a private equity and venture capital subsidiary of Ridgewood Co. founded in 1982 by Robert E. Swanson. The firm is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey with additional offices in Palm Beach and Houston. | Finance |
Ridgewood Capital Management LLC
Ridgewood Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Capital Management LLC (Ridgewood Capital) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Ridgewood Co. founded in 1998 by Robert E. Swanson. The firm is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey. | Finance |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Commercial Services |
Palm Beach Civic Association
Palm Beach Civic Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Palm Beach Civic Association is an organization that advocates for the town of Palm Beach. The non-profit company is based in Palm Beach, FL. The company produces news and events for all residents on the island and aim to protect and improve the quality of life in the town by taking proactive stands on civic affairs. The company was founded in 1944. Robert C. Wright has been the CEO of the company since 2010. | Commercial Services |
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
 The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of the Bar of the City of New York is a voluntary association of lawyers and law students. The organization was founded in 1870 and it is headquartered in New York, NY | Commercial Services |
New Jersey State Bar Association
 New Jersey State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New Jersey State Bar Association operates as a not-for-profit organization. It educates the public to enhance awareness of the legal system. The company was founded in June 1899 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ. | Commercial Services |
Ridgewood Renewable Power LLC
Ridgewood Renewable Power LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Renewable Power LLC (Ridgewood Renewable Power) is a private equity subsidiary of Ridgewood Co. founded in 1991 by Robert Ernest Swanson. The firm is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey. | Finance |
Ridgewood Private Equity Partners LLC
Ridgewood Private Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgewood Private Equity Partners LLC (Ridgewood Private Equity) is a private equity subsidiary of Ridgewood Co. founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
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