Over 35 Years of Experience
The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused exclusively on the smaller end of the middle market.
Riverside partners with business owners and management teams to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value. Since its founding in 1988, the firm has focused on supporting businesses through a fair, collaborative investment process designed to foster long‑term success.
Riverside provides private equity and flexible capital solutions to growing middle‑market companies.
The firm invests in businesses across a range of industries and geographies, working closely with management teams to support organic growth, operational improvement, and strategic expansion.
Riverside operates as a global firm with local execution.
Investment teams operate across North America, Europe, and Australia, allowing Riverside to serve companies in diverse markets while maintaining a close partnership with management teams.
Riverside emphasizes partnership, discipline, and long‑term value creation.
The firm seeks to limit unnecessary interference while remaining an active, supportive partner throughout the investment lifecycle. Riverside’s goal is to deliver a positive experience for founders, management teams, and employees.
