Across three decades in finance, Craig Bonn has developed a career focused on alternative investments and private equity. His work has brought him into direct involvement with high-growth companies and innovative markets while guiding clients toward opportunities outside traditional frameworks. He is Harley Capital LLC's Managing Partner and Edge Partners LLC's Managing Member. Over the years, his investment record has included early-stage positions in companies like Facebook, Databricks, and Anthropic.

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Education and Early Work

Craig was born in New York and attended the University of Hartford, where he completed his undergraduate studies. After graduation, he entered the financial industry through Lehman Brothers, one of the most recognized firms in global finance at the time. He worked with institutional clients and handled advanced strategies.

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During his tenure at Lehman, Craig gained significant experience in risk analysis, client advisory, and portfolio management. He also observed that many clients sought more than conventional market products could provide. This realization opened his interest in alternative investments, which would later define his career path.

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Harley Capital LLC

Building on years of experience, Craig co-founded Harley Capital LLC, an independent broker-dealer. As Managing Partner, he focused on creating a firm that would be transparent, client-centered, and open to investment structures that were not widely accessible through larger institutions.

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Harley Capital works with high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and family offices. The firm does more than traditional brokerage—it provides clients access to private equity, pre-IPO opportunities, and a broader range of alternative assets. Under Craig’s leadership, Harley Capital has become a boutique investment firm, balancing careful selection with long-term client relationships.

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Edge Partners LLC and SPV Structures

In addition to Harley Capital, Craig also leads Edge Partners LLC as Managing Member. This firm is built around Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), which allow accredited investors to pool resources and participate in late-stage venture and pre-IPO investments.

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Edge Partners focuses on companies operating in robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced software. The firm operates through a Delaware Series LLC structure, creating flexibility and efficiency. Its approach is to identify companies on the path toward liquidity events like acquisitions or initial public offerings and secure securities with long-term growth potential.

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Philosophy Toward Investing

Craig’s investment philosophy is based on three principles: disciplined risk management, appropriate timing, and strategic vision. He believes that success is as much about the structure of the investment as the company being invested in. For this reason, he has consistently favored models such as SPVs, which provide structured access and risk-sharing.

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Another part of his approach is the early identification of companies. Craig often looks for businesses that are still private but already show operational progress and market traction. For him, these stages represent opportunities with favorable risk-reward dynamics.

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Broader Investment Activities

Craig’s professional interests extend beyond pre-IPO markets. Through Harley Capital and other ventures, he has participated in natural gas mineral funds, venture capital partnerships, real estate investment trusts, and specialty financing structures.

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One of his notable involvements is WhiteHawk Energy, a natural gas minerals fund. He has also invested in Outstanding Foods, Braemar Hotels and Resorts, Prospect Capital, and Urica Therapeutics. These decisions reflect carefully evaluating sector cycles, company fundamentals, and broader economic factors.

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Community and Philanthropy

Outside his professional work, Craig supports causes that are important to him. He actively supports Pink Aid and Fred’s Team, organizations focused on cancer research and healthcare initiatives. His contributions include financial support, but he also participates in events and helps raise awareness for these efforts among peers and networks.

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Personal Life

Craig has lived with his wife in Westport, Connecticut, for over twenty-five years. The community has been an essential part of his personal life, offering balance alongside his professional commitments.

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He is also a long-distance runner, completing five marathons, including the New York Marathon. Travel is another interest of his, exposing him to diverse cultures, economies, and experiences that often broaden his perspective in personal and professional contexts.

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Craig Bonn’s professional journey has been built on identifying opportunities beyond conventional markets, leading clients into alternative investments, and structuring deals for long-term success. His leadership at Harley Capital and Edge Partners reflects that commitment, while his personal life demonstrates a balance of family, philanthropy, and personal discipline.