Ed Irwin
Founder at Shore Points Capital Management LLC
Profile
Ed Irwin, a founding partner of Shore Points, has 25 years of experience in the private equity industry.
Before starting Shore Points with Steve Alexander in 2006, Ed was a Managing Director at BNP Paribas, first in the Merchant Banking Group, and then as a principal in the Private Capital Group.
Prior to that, Ed worked for the Chase Manhattan Bank for over 10 years and was a founding member and principal of Chase Capital, which was the private equity unit of Chase and one of the predecessors to JP Morgan Partners.
Ed has led investments in a number of enterprise software and technology businesses, including, GenAlpha Technologies, Navimize, Colyar Technology Solutions, Loftware, TSD Rental, Automated Resource Group, and Sirsi.
He also has invested and served on the board of a variety of successful businesses in the manufacturing, electronics, technology and service sectors including notably Details Inc. (printed circuit board manufacturer); American Tower Corp (cell tower operator); Global Energy Equipment Group (manufacturer of steam generators); Turner Brothers (crane operator); and OK International (electronics tools).
Ed received a BA degree from Harvard and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Ed Irwin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Shore Points Capital Management LLC
 Shore Points Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Shore Points Capital Management LLC (Shore Points Capital) is a private equity firm is founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 07/07/2010 |
Loftware, Inc.
 Loftware, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Loftware, Inc. provides enterprise labeling solutions. The firm offers engineering technical support, customer account management and professional services to the aerospace, automotive, chemicals, computers, consumer products, electronics, manufacturing, food and beverage, medical devices, pharmaceutical, retail and transportation and logistics industries. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2005 |
Newport Systems, Inc.
 Newport Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Newport Systems, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Wall, NJ. The company provides custom web-based equipment and repair management solutions for the transportation and intermodal industry. The company's services help transportation and intermodal companies streamline equipment management, accelerate supply chain execution, and track high-value cargo with real-time speed. Newport Systems also supports the management of the cold supply chain and the related high-value cargo integral to a port terminal's success. The company delivers multi-modal solutions with a keen focus on targeted results and 24/7 security and reliability. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
GenAlpha Technologies, LLC
 GenAlpha Technologies, LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services GenAlpha Technologies LLC provides software and equipment manufacturing services. Its products include Gensuite, eCommerce, eCatalogs, mobile applications, data conversion, data analytics, and price optimization. It offers market development, life cycle management, inventory planning, and sales support services. The company is headquartered in Brookfield, WI. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2017 |
Former positions of Ed Irwin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
BNP Paribas (New York Branch)
 BNP Paribas (New York Branch) Regional BanksFinance BNP Paribas operates as an investment advisor. It provides capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury and advisory solutions. The firm’s services are provided via four core business lines: Global Markets, Securities Services, Financing Solutions and Advisory. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2006 |
| The Chase Manhattan Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1995 |
Training of Ed Irwin
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Shore Points Capital Management LLC
Shore Points Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Shore Points Capital Management LLC (Shore Points Capital) is a private equity firm is founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Loftware, Inc.
Loftware, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Loftware, Inc. provides enterprise labeling solutions. The firm offers engineering technical support, customer account management and professional services to the aerospace, automotive, chemicals, computers, consumer products, electronics, manufacturing, food and beverage, medical devices, pharmaceutical, retail and transportation and logistics industries. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. | Technology Services |
BNP Paribas (New York Branch)
BNP Paribas (New York Branch) Regional BanksFinance BNP Paribas operates as an investment advisor. It provides capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury and advisory solutions. The firm’s services are provided via four core business lines: Global Markets, Securities Services, Financing Solutions and Advisory. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
| The Chase Manhattan Corp. | Finance |
Newport Systems, Inc.
Newport Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Newport Systems, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Wall, NJ. The company provides custom web-based equipment and repair management solutions for the transportation and intermodal industry. The company's services help transportation and intermodal companies streamline equipment management, accelerate supply chain execution, and track high-value cargo with real-time speed. Newport Systems also supports the management of the cold supply chain and the related high-value cargo integral to a port terminal's success. The company delivers multi-modal solutions with a keen focus on targeted results and 24/7 security and reliability. | Technology Services |
GenAlpha Technologies, LLC
GenAlpha Technologies, LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services GenAlpha Technologies LLC provides software and equipment manufacturing services. Its products include Gensuite, eCommerce, eCatalogs, mobile applications, data conversion, data analytics, and price optimization. It offers market development, life cycle management, inventory planning, and sales support services. The company is headquartered in Brookfield, WI. | Technology Services |
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