CHARLOTTE, N. Car., December 18, 2018-- Ridgemont Equity Partners, a middle market buyout and growth equity investor, today announced the closing of Ridgemont Equity Partners III, L.P. (“REP III” or the “Fund”) with $1.65 billion in commitments. Fundraising for REP III launched with a target of $1.25 billion and closed with excess demand, driven by strong support from existing limited partners combined with significant interest from new investors. The general partner also made a substantial commitment to the Fund.