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The Riverside Company
Global private equity firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market.
Key facts
- Website
- riversidecompany.com
- Founded
- 1988
- Pricing
- Not publicly disclosed; targets smaller middle-market companies
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About The Riverside Company
Global private equity firm focused on smaller end of middle market, completing 1,100+ investments across approximate 140 active portfolio companies since 1988. Targets seven key sectors including business services, consumer, healthcare, software, education, franchisors, and specialty manufacturing with flexible capital solutions.
Key features
- 1,100+ investments completed since 1988
- 140+ current portfolio companies
- Global offices across multiple continents
- Lower middle-market specialization
- Business services and healthcare focus
Pros & cons
Pros
- Extensive global deal-sourcing network
- High deal volume and repeatable process
- Strong small-cap specialization
Cons
- Smaller check sizes limit scale of deals
- Broad global footprint can dilute regional focus
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Riverside Company
What sectors does Riverside target?
Seven key industries: business services, consumer, education & training, franchisors, healthcare, software & IT, and specialty manufacturing.
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