The Riverside Company

About The Fund

The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm founded in 1988, focusing on investing in growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a broad industry focus, they target sectors including healthcare, business services, education and training, franchising, consumer products, specialty manufacturing, distribution, software, and IT. They emphasize investing in companies located at the smaller end of the middle market and strive to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value. The Riverside Company seeks to work closely with business owners and portfolio company teams to accelerate growth through strategic initiatives. Their investment approach involves sourcing add-ons and leveraging their extensive network, known as Riverside University, for knowledge sharing and skill development. The firm has made over 1,000 investments since its inception and has a current international portfolio consisting of more than 140 companies. Riverside offers both private equity and flexible capital options, with an investment minimum and maximum of $13,950,000. Their thematic investing strategy focuses on trends they believe will help drive faster growth and stronger outcomes for their portfolio companies. Also dedicated to responsible investing, Riverside commits to incorporating ESG principles in their investment process. The company operates with a diverse and inclusive team across multiple locations worldwide. They provide a password-protected portal on their website for business owners, intermediaries, investors, and Limited Partners to access relevant information.