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.

Marc Baudry

Vice President

Stuart Baxter

Founding Partner, Australia

George Benson

Operating Partner

Erick Bronner

Global Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations

Brian Bunker

Senior Advisor

Steve Burns

Partner

James W. Butterfield

Partner

Antonio Cabral

Managing Partner

Michael Chou

Managing Partner

George Cole

Managing Partner

Debra Costanza

Director of Administration of North America and Asia Pacific

Lilian Dorvil

Director, Fundraising and Investor Relations

Jonathan Drillings

Partner

Shaun Duncan

Partner

Michael Eblin

Operating Partner

Charles Eckert

VP

Douglas England

Managing Director, Finance

Jaime Escribano

Senior Associate

Simon Feiglin

Managing Partner

Matthias Fink

Principal

Drew Flanigan

Partner

Andrew Fohrer

Partner

Jason Fulton

VP

Jeffrey Goodman

Senior Operating Partner

Jeffrey Gordon

Managing Partner

Timothy Gosline

Partner

Hal Greenberg

Founding Partner

Jenny Guo

Senior Associate

Anne Hayes

Senior Partner

Daniel Haynes

Partner

Graham Hearns

Managing Director and Chief of Staff

Jeremy Holland

Managing Partner

Dörte Höppner

Chief Operating Officer

Anna Kelleher

Director of Finance

Pam M. Koberg

Manager of Fundraising and Investor Relations

Stewart Kohl

Co-CEO

Suzanne Kriscunas

Founding Partner, Capital Appreciation

Karsten Langer

Managing Partner

L. Joseph Lee

Partner

Joseph Lee Jr.

Senior Partner

Jeroen H. Lenssen

VP

Joe Manning

Senior Partner

John McKernan

Partner

Edouard Merette Jr.

Director

Michael Michienzi

Senior Operating Partner

Garrett Monda

Partner

Jason Murphy

Management Company CFO

Rex Niles

Operating Partner

Stephen O'Hara

VP of Origination

Karen Pajarillo

Partner

Charles Payton

Senior Associate, Fundraising and Investor Relations

Nicholas Pejnovic

Principal

Fabio Pesiri

Senior Operating Partner

Hunter Peterson

Partner

Alan Peyrat

Senior Partner

Meranee Phing

Partner

Dave Reiss

Managing Director of Finance

Jay Reynolds

Principal

Stephen Rice

Principal

Ryan C. Richards

Partner

Peggy Roberts

Managing Partner

Brad Roberts

Co-CIO

Ronnie A. Sansom

Global Executive Operating Partner and Managing Partner

Ron Sansom

Managing Partner

Brian S. Sauer

Senior Partner

Peter Schaberger

Partner

Loren Schlachet

Managing Partner

Béla Schwartz

CFO

Martin Scott Ph.D

Partner

Michael Skelton

RCAF Group Chief Financial Officer

Ash Sorrenti

Senior Associate

Nicholas Speer

Partner

Sarah H. Spencer

Director of Strategic Analysis and Sourcing

Steven Spiteri

Partner, Transacting

Steven J. Stubitz

Operating Partner

Béla Szigethy

Co-CEO

Kin Bee Tay

Executive Director

Jim Toth

Managing Partner

Paul Tran

Senior Associate

Peter Tsang

Co-CIO

Ivica Turza

Managing Director, Origination Asia

Hiroaki Wakashita

VP

Jack Wang

Director

Kevin Xu

VP

Rafael Álvarez-Novoa

Partner

Past deals in Michigan

Best Life Brands

Acquisition in 2021
Best Life Brands is a family of companies focused on the wellbeing of clients at any stage of life and include - ComForCare, At Your Side, premier franchised providers of in-home caregiving and private-duty nursing services, CarePatrol, the nation’s largest franchised senior placement organization and Blue Moon Estate Sales, the leading estate sales franchise in the U.S. The company will continue to grow with future acquisitions that share the goal to serve people with diverse needs and help everyone live their best life possible.

National Flavors

Acquisition in 2020
National Flavors is an innovative developer and supplier for a wide variety of flavor applications within the food and beverage industry.

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 was founded in 1996 by the Weaver Brothers. Today with their growing professional team, years of plastic injection molding experience and their Proprietary Technology Platform, they have become one of the top injection molders and custom part suppliers in North America. Providing affordable, Quick turn Injection weMolding, CNC Machining and Rapid Prototyping services for every industry.

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. supplies 3D design software tools and 3D printers to manufacturing companies in the United States. The company offers software solutions, including 3D CAD, CAM, electrical, design automation, design validation, product data management, technical communication, 3D experience, and education software solutions; and hardware solutions, such as 3D printers, 3D scanners, and supplies. It also provides software, 3D printing, and SOLIDWORKS system requirement support services; 3D printing services; and professional training services for design automation and data management. The company provides solutions in the areas of industrial design, computer-aided design, validation/simulation, design automation, inspection automation, product documentation, manufacturing, physical prototyping, and data/enterprise management. It sells hardware and software solutions online, as well as through sales representatives. Fisher Unitech, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan. It has locations in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and New England. As of October 11, 2019, Fisher Unitech, Inc. 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.