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 Texas

Apollo Interactive

Private Equity Round in 2022
Apollo Interactive, Inc. operates as a digital advertising agency. It offers Internet advertising, online marketing, Web designing and development, online media planning and buying, search engine marketing, Website analytics, programming, managed hosting, and email marketing services; and Extranets, Intranets, and e-business portal services. The company has strategic partnerships with Nielsen/NetRatings, double click, Omniture, BlueHornet, Trellian, and Rockspace Hosting. Apollo Interactive, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is based in Culver City, California with additional offices in Dallas, Texas; and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning is a home-service company offering premier home service to the greater Austin area.

UniFocus

Private Equity Round in 2021
UniFocus, based in Dallas, specializes in providing comprehensive operational solutions for the hospitality, casino, and resort industries both in the U.S. and internationally. The company offers a range of services, including operational analysis, management training, and financial and labor management applications. UniFocus also provides tools for measuring staff and guest satisfaction, along with a distinctive mystery evaluation system that links service standards to perceptions of guests and employees. This approach creates a robust database that enables clients to benchmark their performance against competitors. The company’s enhanced reporting capabilities offer executives a complete overview of operations, facilitating strategic decision-making and increasing asset value. UniFocus is recognized as a Preferred Vendor of The Leading Hotels of the World and maintains partnerships with various industry organizations, highlighting its commitment to excellence in hospitality management.

G&A Partners

Private Equity Round in 2020
G&A Partners is a human resource outsourcing and administrative services provider founded in 1995 as a licensed professional employer organization (PEO). The company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support businesses, including health insurance, payroll administration, employee benefits management, workplace safety, and recruitment process outsourcing. By delivering these services, G&A Partners enables clients to concentrate on their core operations while effectively managing their human resources needs.

Wondr health

Private Equity Round in 2019
Wondr Health, formerly known as Naturally Slim Inc, provides a digital counseling program aimed at achieving lasting weight loss without the need for diets, calorie counting, or point systems. Founded in 2001 and based in Dallas, Texas, the company focuses on teaching participants practical skills to improve their eating habits by changing when and how they eat, rather than what they eat. The program not only addresses weight loss but also fosters the development of healthier lifestyle habits, including increased physical activity, improved sleep quality, reduced stress levels, and greater overall control of health. Wondr Health's services are delivered through user-friendly applications available on both iPhone and Android devices, and the program is widely adopted by employers and plan sponsors across the country to combat obesity-related health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Praetorian Digital

Acquisition in 2019
As on February 7, 2019, Praetorian Digital was acquired by Lexipol, LLC. Praetorian Digital, Inc. operates as a business-to-business digital media company that provides solutions for first responders, public safety, and local government officials in the United States. It produces a range of sponsored content in multiple formats, including virtual trade shows, sponsored articles, webinars, and podcasts; executes custom industry surveys; handles consulting and custom projects in public safety and security market; and provides banner advertising, product research sponsorships, email advertising, custom microsites, grant assistance programs, and online training. The company also operates a network of websites that provide first responders, military, and local government officials with the mission-critical information needed to protect their communities; and offers a suite of iPhone and Android applications that enable safety and security professionals to access mission critical information. It serves departments, municipalities, companies, organizations, and citizens in the United States. Praetorian Digital, Inc. was formerly known as The Praetorian Group, Inc. and changed its name to Praetorian Digital, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Plano, Texas; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Abracon

Acquisition in 2018
Abracon LLC. is a global manufacturer of frequency control, signal conditioning, clock distribution and magnetic components. Abracon offers a wide selection of Quartz Crystals, Crystal and MEMS Oscillators, Real Time Clocks, Antennas, Bluetooth Modules, Ceramic Resonators, SAW Filters and Resonators, Inductors, Transformers and Circuit Protection Components. The company is ISO9001-2008 certified with design & Application Engineering resources in California & Illinois; and Sales offices in Texas, California, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Scotland, and Germany. Abracon's products are offered through its Global Distribution Network. Abracon LLC. was established on August 5th, 1992 with the vision of becoming a top tier global manufacturer, with un-parallel Application Engineering & Sales support. In pursuit of this vision, Abracon obtained ISO9001-2008 quality certification, made select equity investments in both North American & off-shore manufacturing facilities and technology partners, established channel partnerships with up-coming technology companies and instituted a state-of-the art engineering laboratory at its California location.

Clarus Glassboards

Acquisition in 2018
Clarus Glassboards LLC specializes in the design, fabrication, manufacturing, and installation of high-quality glass dry erase boards and architectural systems. The company provides a diverse range of products, including glass boards for offices, conference rooms, and educational institutions, as well as mobile glass boards and glass health boards for use in hospitals. Additionally, Clarus offers architectural glass wall systems, furniture glass, and various accessories such as magnetic marker holders and trays. Serving both large and small clients, the company operates across multiple sectors, including corporate, healthcare, education, government, and hospitality, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, Clarus Glassboards is committed to delivering innovative solutions for collaborative and functional spaces.

Lakeview Health Systems, LLC

Acquisition in 2016
Lakeview Health Systems, LLC operates drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Florida. It provides gender responsive addiction treatment, psychiatric, psychosocial, and clinical treatments for men and women. The company offers treatment programs, such as chronic pain recovery, dual diagnosis, and medical and psychiatric care. Lakeview Health Systems, LLC’s services include inpatient rehabilitation, on-site medically monitored detoxification, outpatient programs, partial hospitalization program, alumni services, aftercare services, family therapy workshops, specialty programs, and 24/7 addiction helpline services. It treats people who are addicted with alcohol, cocaine, heroin, opiates, crystal meth, methadone, ecstasy, marijuana, lysergic acid diethylamide, phencyclidine, prescription drugs, and prescription drugs. Lakeview Health Systems, LLC was founded in 2001 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida with a facility in Woodlands, Texas.

Kasasa

Acquisition in 2016
Kasasa (formerly BancVue) powers products and services such as Kasasa rewards checking, personal finance management, online account opening, and savings accounts, and online marketing for community banks and credit unions.

Pro-Vigil

Acquisition in 2015
Pro-Vigil, Inc. specializes in remote video surveillance and monitoring systems, offering a range of services designed for various sectors, including utility service centers, construction sites, auto dealerships, and oil and gas companies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the company provides portable and mobile surveillance solutions through its Virtual Guard Stations, which are equipped with LED floodlights, police-style strobes, public address systems, masts, and various cameras. Pro-Vigil combines advanced technology with human monitoring to enhance security and operational performance for its clients, delivering valuable insights through its human analytics services. The company's focus on customer commitment positions it as a leading provider in the video-based solutions market.

Lexipol

Acquisition in 2014
Lexipol is America’s leading provider of defensible policies and training for public safety organizations, delivering our services through a unique, web-based development system. Lexipol offers state-specific policy manuals, regular policy updates and daily scenario based training against policy. Gordon Graham, Dan Merkle and Bruce Praet founded Lexipol. Since 2003, our proven policy and training solutions have helped public safety agencies across the country reduce risk and avoid litigation.

Neighborly

Acquisition in 2014
Neighborly Corporation, based in San Francisco, operates an online community investment marketplace that connects individual retail investors with the municipal bond market. This platform facilitates funding for essential public projects such as schools, parks, and infrastructure, enabling individuals to invest directly in their communities. Founded in 2012, Neighborly aims to democratize access to public finance and help issuers attract a diverse range of investors while managing ongoing relations. In contrast, Neighborly, Inc., established in Waco, Texas, provides a wide range of residential and commercial restoration and cleaning services through its extensive network of franchises. Originally known as The Dwyer Group, Inc., it has expanded significantly since its founding in 1970. Neighborly, Inc. serves clients across multiple countries, offering services that include plumbing, HVAC maintenance, electrical repairs, and various cleaning and landscaping solutions, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for homeowners and businesses.

Paradigm Tax Group

Acquisition in 2013
Paradigm Tax Group is a national consulting firm specializing in providing taxpayers of commercial, industrial, multi-residential, and special purpose properties with property assessment and tax management services. It was established in 2004. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with 30+ offices across the United States. The firm is comprised of a highly reputable and professional administrative and consulting team that has amassed a collective knowledge and experience base in the municipal assessment and taxation field. The credentials and expertise of our consulting team are recognized and respected across the United States by municipal corporations, assessment authorities, appeal tribunals, and related professional associations. The uncompromising mandate of Paradigm Tax Group is to ensure that each and every client experiences the lowest possible tax exposure. The firm maintains strict confidentiality with respect to all proprietary property information, and ensure that you are represented in the highest professional image.

Intertek Alchemy

Acquisition in 2013
Intertek Alchemy, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in workforce performance solutions with a strong focus on food and workplace safety training. Founded in 2003, the company provides a range of services designed to enhance productivity and minimize compliance risks across various industries, including food processing, manufacturing, and retail. Its offerings include Alchemy Manager, a web-based application for tracking training activities, and Alchemy Playbook, a mobile app that helps mitigate production losses during employee absences. Alchemy's interactive learning platform supports training, coaching, and operational performance initiatives, fostering a robust food safety culture and reducing workplace injuries. As a subsidiary of Intertek Group plc, Alchemy continues to lead in developing solutions that promote safer and more sustainable work environments globally.

H-D Advanced Manufacturing

Acquisition in 2012
H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company is an investment holding company based in Houston, Texas, established in 2012. Through its subsidiaries, the company specializes in the manufacture of heavy-duty, precision-engineered industrial components, including mission-critical gears and gearboxes. Its products are designed to meet the demands of the energy, sustainability, and automobile industries, featuring proprietary designs that ensure durability and reliability in harsh operating environments.

TradeOne Marketing

Acquisition in 2012
TradeOne provides an integrated suite of web based tools and services for managing the full spectrum of channel marketing and incentive programs. A perfect union of technology and people empowering our clients with easy to use web based tools, peace of mind with strong financial controls, thought leadership and innovation, quality audit work, robust reporting and “concierge” class customer service.

Camelot Education

Acquisition in 2011
Camelot Education is an educational organization that provides specialized services for K-12 students, focusing on those with unique learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The company offers a range of programs, including special education, alternative education, and transitional services, all designed to support students in their academic and personal development. Emphasizing trauma-informed care, Camelot Education integrates positive behavioral interventions and supports, along with social-emotional learning, to create an inclusive and nurturing environment for its students. Through these targeted educational strategies, Camelot aims to facilitate the success of children facing various challenges, ensuring they receive the necessary support to thrive in their educational journeys.

DISA Global Solutions

Acquisition in 2011
DISA has been providing innovative workplace safety and compliance services for over 25 years. We are a global provider with a client-base of approximately 11,000 client companies around the world. Our services are specifically designed to promote workplace health and safety, while utilizing today's most advanced technologies. DISA is highly committed to quality and service excellence and is ISO 9001:2008 certified. We deliver a broad portfolio of value-added services. Our extensive knowledge and commitment to safety and compliance has positioned our company as a leading provider to safety-sensitive employers around the world. Our service portfolio includes drug and alcohol testing, background screening, occupational health screening, transportation compliance, and safety and substance abuse training.

FAIRPAY Solutions

Acquisition in 2009
FAIRPAY Solutions, Inc. provides medical claim bill review services for the healthcare industry.

Neighborly

Acquisition in 2003
Neighborly Corporation, based in San Francisco, operates an online community investment marketplace that connects individual retail investors with the municipal bond market. This platform facilitates funding for essential public projects such as schools, parks, and infrastructure, enabling individuals to invest directly in their communities. Founded in 2012, Neighborly aims to democratize access to public finance and help issuers attract a diverse range of investors while managing ongoing relations. In contrast, Neighborly, Inc., established in Waco, Texas, provides a wide range of residential and commercial restoration and cleaning services through its extensive network of franchises. Originally known as The Dwyer Group, Inc., it has expanded significantly since its founding in 1970. Neighborly, Inc. serves clients across multiple countries, offering services that include plumbing, HVAC maintenance, electrical repairs, and various cleaning and landscaping solutions, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for homeowners and businesses.

Cardno ENTRIX, Inc.

Acquisition in 2003
Cardno Entrix has supported international and national clients in various industries, successfully providing integrated services and delivering results that meet, or exceed, quality and ethical standards applied at the global level. Cardno Entrix focuses on integrating environmental and social objectives to design and build initiatives that are sustainable, with the ultimate goal of improving long-term value to clients, stakeholders, employees, the local and global community and the environment.

Harris CapRock Communications

Acquisition in 2002
Harris CapRock Communications, Inc. specializes in satellite and terrestrial communication solutions tailored for the energy, government, and maritime sectors, both domestically and internationally. The company provides a range of services including CommandAccess for two-way satellite communication, FieldAccess for broadband Internet and corporate networking, and SeaAccess Commercial for high-speed Internet solutions in maritime settings. Additionally, it offers SafePass Pro, a cybersecurity solution designed to protect oil and gas IT infrastructures from cyber threats. Harris CapRock also delivers professional and technical services, such as project support and system integration, alongside specialized communications equipment. The company operates multiple brands and relies on a network of international teleports and regional support centers to serve clients across various industries, including oil and gas, commercial shipping, and disaster recovery. Founded in 1981 and based in Houston, Texas, Harris CapRock has manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the United States, and it functions as a subsidiary of SpeedCast International Limited.