Riverside Company

The Riverside Company is a prominent global private equity firm established in 1988, headquartered in New York. It specializes in making control and non-control investments in growth-stage businesses valued at up to $400 million. With a diverse portfolio that includes over 80 companies, Riverside has completed more than 480 transactions across various sectors, including business services, consumer brands, education and training, franchising, healthcare, software, information technology, and specialty manufacturing. The firm operates internationally, with investment activities spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.

Alexander Abramovitz

Senior Associate

Ali Al Alaf

Managing Director and Head of Origination, Europe

Shawn Alt

Principal

Deborah Anakoro

Senior Administrative Business Partner III

Thomas Ansay

Analyst

John Auer

Managing Director

Ian Balmaseda

Senior Associate

Marcos Lladó Bertrand

Partner, Spain and Portugal

Raj Bhatt

Associate

Steve Burns

Partner

Antonio Cabral

Founding Partner, Riverside Europe

Ervin Cash

Operating Partner

Eric Cheung

Analyst

Jessica Choromanski

Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis / ESG

George Cole

Managing Partner

Jonathan Drillings

Partner

Michael Eblin

Senior Operating Partner

Douglas England

Managing Director, Finance

Jamie Escribano

Senior Associate

Simon Feiglin

Managing Partner, Riverside Australia Fund

Drew Flanigan

Partner

Andrew Fohrer

Partner

Damien Gaudin

Partner

Thomas Gillis

Partner

Max Goldberg

Vice President

Jeffrey Goodman

Senior Operating Partner

Timothy Gosline

Partner

Hal Greenberg

Founding Partner

Daniel Grinnan

Principal

Doug Guess

Finance Director

Jenny Guo

Vice President

Daniel Haynes

Partner

Thomas Hermsen

Associate

Thomas Herry

Associate, Research

Jeremy Holland

Managing Partner, Origination

Tillmann Immisch

Principal

Jonathan D. Kinney

Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer

John Kish

Senior Operating Partner

Stewart Kohl

Co-CEO

Szabolcs Korai

Senior Associate, Strategic Analysis and Sourcing

Suzanne Kriscunas

Founding Partner, Capital Appreciation

Elena Laird

Vice President

Robert Landis

Founding Partner

Joe Lee

Partner

Russell Leupold

Managing Director, Business Technology Office

Paul Malec

Managing Director, Capital Markets

Joe Manning

Senior Partner

Grant Marcks

Partner, Origination

John McKernan

Partner

MaryAnne McLaren

Finance Director

Ed McManus

Senior Operating Partner

Edouard Merette Jr.

Director

Michael Michienzi

Senior Operating Partner

Garrett Monda

Partner

Brad Mundt

Operating Partner

David Myers

Private Equity Associate

Simon Ng

Analyst

Sean Ozbolt

Managing Partner

Keith L. Paige

Operating Partner

Luděk Palata

Vice President

Dan Parksjö

Principal

Harrison Petts

Principal

Alan Peyrat

Senior Partner

Mark Pigott

Finance Director

Brian Potts

Operating Partner

David Powell

Operating Partner

Elizabeth Prendergast

Director, ES&G

Zachery Ray

Partner

Samuel Reese

Operating Partner

David Reiss

Senior Managing Director, Finance

Stephen Rice

Principal

Peggy Roberts

Managing Partner

Anastasia Rokisky

Business Systems Analyst

Ron Sansom

Managing Partner and Global Executive Operating Partner

Peter Schaberger

Partner

Bela Schwartz

CFO

Robert Sciaraffo

Managing Director, Technology

Thomas Seddon

Principal, Origination

Surejdip Sembiring

Private Equity Associate

Isabel Sessions

Technology Investments, Analyst, RAC

Christopher Shea

Assistant Vice President

Caroline Shettle

Principal

Michael Skelton

RCAF Group CFO

Ash Sorrenti

Vice President

Nick Speer

Managing Partner

Steven Spiteri

Partner

Bernd Starrock

Operating Partner

Christian Stein

Partner

Andrew W. Strauss

Partner / Managing Partner / Portfolio Partner

Cheryl B. Strom

Partner

Steven Stubitz

Operating Partner

Aron Szabo

Associate

Béla Szigethy

Co-CEO

Kin Bee Tay

Executive Director

Jonathan Temple

Operating Partner

Bart Thielen

Finance Director

Jim Toth

Managing Partner

James Toth

Managing Partner

Paul Tran

Vice President

Peter Tzang

Principal

Christopher Valldejuli

Finance Analyst

Justina Wang

Senior Associate

Jack Wang

Director

Michael Weber

Senior Partner

Kevin Xu

Principal

Sander Herden Ph.D

Senior Operating Partner

Past deals in Michigan

Best Life Brands

Acquisition in 2021
Best Life Brands, LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, operates a family of companies dedicated to providing comprehensive senior care services. Its subsidiaries include ComForCare and At Your Side, which offer in-home caregiving and private-duty nursing services, as well as CarePatrol, the largest franchised senior placement organization in the United States. Additionally, Blue Moon Estate Sales, a leading estate sales franchise, is part of the brand's offerings. Best Life Brands aims to enhance the wellbeing of clients at all stages of life and plans to expand further through acquisitions that align with its mission to meet diverse needs and promote a fulfilling lifestyle for all individuals.

National Flavors

Acquisition in 2020
National Flavors, Inc. is a developer and supplier of flavoring materials tailored for the food and beverage industry. Established in 1941 and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the company specializes in producing a diverse range of products, including flavors and emulsions for baking, ice cream, confectionery, and other food applications. Its extensive product lineup features butter and cream flavors, concentrated purees, oil-based flavors, and various syrups, as well as natural and artificial extracts. National Flavors also offers specialty items such as gelato flavors, icing bases, and smoothie flavors, catering to a wide array of culinary needs. The company's commitment to innovation positions it as a key player in the flavor processing sector.

ComForCare

Private Equity Round in 2017
ComForCare Health Care Holdings LLC is a provider of senior home care services, offering a range of non-medical and private-duty nursing solutions to individuals of all ages in the United States and the U.K. Founded in 1996 and based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the company specializes in services such as senior companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, safety supervision, light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, medication reminders, and specialized care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's. By focusing on enabling elderly individuals to live independently, ComForCare strives to enhance the quality of life for its clients while also providing respite for families.

Xcentric Mold & Engineering

Acquisition in 2017
Xcentric Mold & Engineering Inc. specializes in the production of custom plastic molded parts and offers a range of services including injection molding, CNC machining, and rapid prototyping. Founded in 1996 in Clinton Township, Michigan, the company serves various industries such as defense, medical, aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. Xcentric has developed a proprietary technology platform that enhances its capabilities in delivering quick-turn solutions. With a professional team experienced in plastic injection molding, Xcentric has established itself as a prominent supplier of custom parts in North America, focusing on affordability and efficiency to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

Xcentric Mold & Engineering

Private Equity Round in 2017
Xcentric Mold & Engineering Inc. specializes in the production of custom plastic molded parts and offers a range of services including injection molding, CNC machining, and rapid prototyping. Founded in 1996 in Clinton Township, Michigan, the company serves various industries such as defense, medical, aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. Xcentric has developed a proprietary technology platform that enhances its capabilities in delivering quick-turn solutions. With a professional team experienced in plastic injection molding, Xcentric has established itself as a prominent supplier of custom parts in North America, focusing on affordability and efficiency to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

IFS Group

Acquisition in 2015
IFS Group discretionary industrial and field services for power generation and process industries.

Fisher Unitech

Acquisition in 2014
Fisher Unitech, Inc. is a provider of 3D design software tools and 3D printers, primarily serving manufacturing companies across the United States. Established in 1989 and based in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, the company specializes in a range of software solutions, including 3D CAD, CAM, electrical design, and product data management, alongside hardware offerings such as 3D printers and scanners. Fisher Unitech also delivers comprehensive services, including technical support, 3D printing services, and professional training focused on design automation and data management. The company is recognized as a leading reseller of the SolidWorks family of tools and has been a partner with Stratasys for over 15 years, earning accolades such as the top Stratasys reseller in North America. With a customer base of over 8,000 and operations in 14 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and New England, Fisher Unitech is committed to enhancing productivity and efficiency within the manufacturing sector. It operates as a subsidiary of Computer Aided Technology, Inc.

BeneSys

Acquisition in 2014
BeneSys, Inc. has serviced Union Trust Funds since 1979. BeneSys currently provides administration and I.T. services to over 40 clients representing over 120 Trust Funds in Michigan, California, Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky, Nevada and Ohio.

Sunrise Windows

Acquisition in 2010
Sunrise Windows is a manufacturer of premium performing, energy efficient, custom made replacement vinyl windows and sliding doors, selling its products through specialty window dealers, home improvement contractors and building products distributors. Sunrise Windows was founded in 1994 on the principles of focusing on customer needs, creativity and service and the mission to create better looking, better performing and more reliable windows. Since its founding, Sunrise has built a strong and loyal customer base which has allowed the company to expand quickly and consistently. In each year of their history, Sunrise has posted year over year sales growth.

Clayton Group Services

Acquisition in 2001
Clayton Group Services is a consulting firm that specializes in occupational health and safety services, environmental services, and laboratory analysis. It was acquired by the Riverside Company in 2001.

ACT Test Panel Technologies.

Acquisition in 1997
ACT Test Panels is the manufacturer of automotive paint-test panels. It offers the widest range of test panel substrates and is the only test panel manufacturer in the world who offers panels with phosphate pretreatments, electrocoats, powder, and liquid primers, base-clear paint systems, and topcoats from a variety of leading coating manufacturers. ACT Test Panels was founded in 1981 and is based in Hillsdale, Michigan.

London's Farm Dairy

Acquisition in 1992
London's Farm Dairy processes milk, orange juice and cultured products in a Port Huron facility, and produces ice cream at a Burton, MI plant.
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