Building on Momentum: Riverside Adds B+N Industries to Expand Platform in Commercial Design Interiors

The Riverside Company, a global investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has invested in B+N Industries, a designer and provider of engineered architectural solutions and design components, as an add-on to its portfolio company, Momentum. Momentum is a leading provider of contract textiles and wallcoverings for commercial interiors, serving corporate, hospitality, healthcare, and other commercial end markets.

B+N is notable for its innovative architectural panels, modular systems, and custom shelving and cladding products, which are used across commercial environments. The combination of B+N and Momentum helps create a unified commercial interiors platform offering a broad portfolio of high design solutions. The combined company will continue to lead with innovation, sustainability, and customer service excellence, maintaining the strong reputations both companies have earned.

“B+N’s legacy of design and product innovation make it a natural extension of Momentum’s platform,” said Brad Roberts, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Riverside’s Capital Appreciation strategy (RCAF). “This partnership strengthens Momentum’s ability to deliver cohesive, design-forward solutions to the architecture and design (A&D) community and deepens our reach into national account programs.”

“By joining forces with B+N, we’re creating a single destination for designers and clients to source coordinated surface and system solutions,” said Paul Cleary, CEO of Momentum. “Our teams share a commitment to innovation, service, and craftsmanship, and we’re excited to expand what we can offer together.”

“We are pleased to welcome B+N to the Momentum platform,” said Riverside Principal Caroline Shettle. “We believe B+N’s strong national account experience and Momentum’s deep relationships in the A&D channel can enable both companies to benefit from each other’s strengths within their core channels.”

This investment highlights Riverside’s experience in the Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution sector. The firm has completed more than 300 investments in this specialization and has a team of global experts dedicated to growing these types of organizations.

Working alongside Roberts and Shettle on the deal were Vice President Ben Wilson, Operating Partner Eric Nowlin, Operating Finance Executive David Kralic, and Capital Markets Senior Partner Anne Hayes.