Helping Consumer Companies Flourish
The Riverside Company invests in a broad range of consumer goods companies. Working closely with management, Riverside fosters growth through a focused approach that pairs consumer goods expertise with Riverside’s global resources.
Consumer Portfolio Company Spotlight
Bike24 is an e-commerce specialist focusing on bicycle parts, accessories and clothing with a market position catering to enthusiasts. The company has one of the largest product and brand assortment in the market paired with a high level of availability.
Portfolio companies are for informational purposes only and selected based on non-performance based criteria.
Target Sectors
Riverside’s Consumer Products specialization focus includes:
- Food and Beverage
- Functional Ingredients
- Lifestyle, Health and Wellness
- Personal Care
- Pet Care
Why Riverside
In our view, consumer goods companies and their suppliers choose Riverside because of its global team and strong reputation, and because we believe Riverside offers many advantages.
- Global Resources. Riverside’s team delivers a world of knowledge, new markets, and sourcing opportunities. The Riverside Toolkit of vetted service providers adds dozens of resources geared toward improving production, pricing and other key areas.
- Increased EBITDA. Riverside understands how to grow earnings through increased sales, reduced expenses and improved processes.
- Operational Savings. Riverside’s pooled purchasing programs have the potential to save companies millions on services ranging from healthcare to shipping.
Select Consumer Portfolio Highlights
Bike24 I
- Invested
- February 2015
- Status
- Exited
- Industry
- Consumer Brands, Software & IT
- Region
- Europe
- Business Unit
- Riverside Europe
- Strategy
- Private Equity
Provider of bicycle components and related equipment
View ProfileGalvanina
- Invested
- June 2019
- Status
- Active
- Industry
- Consumer Brands
- Region
- Europe
- Business Unit
- Riverside Europe
- Strategy
- Private Equity
Producer of natural mineral waters and organic beverages
View ProfileIl Pastaio di Brescia
- Invested
- May 2022
- Status
- Active
- Industry
- Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution, Consumer Brands
- Region
- Europe
- Business Unit
- Riverside Europe
- Strategy
- Private Equity
Producer of fresh and ambient potato-based gnocchi (Italian dumplings)
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