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A global private equity firm focused on investing in businesses at the smaller end of the middle market

Riverside works closely with intermediaries to evaluate a broad range of investment opportunities and seeks to execute transactions through a fair and efficient process. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has completed more than 1,100 investments worldwide.

Broad range of investment opportunities across control and non‑control structures

The firm evaluates opportunities that include private equity buyouts and flexible capital solutions, tailored to the needs of growing companies at the smaller end of the middle market.

Focus on growing businesses across multiple industries and geographies

The firm invests globally, with teams across North America, Europe, and Australia, allowing Riverside to evaluate opportunities in a wide range of markets.

We look for businesses with strong fundamentals and opportunities for growth

While opportunity profiles vary by strategy and geography, Riverside seeks companies where its investment approach and resources can support long‑term value creation.

Riverside applies a disciplined and repeatable investment process

Investment teams work collaboratively to assess strategic fit, growth potential, and alignment with Riverside’s investment strategies.

Intermediaries can expect consistency, clarity, and follow‑through

Riverside aims to be a reliable counterparty that respects intermediaries’ relationships with business owners and management teams while seeking efficient, successful outcomes.

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North America

Jeremy Holland Managing Partner, Origination Los Angeles +1 310 499 5084

Cheryl Strom Partner, Origination Cleveland +1 216 535 2238

Grant Marcks Partner, Origination New York +1 917 262 2083

Will Davis Regional Director, Origination New York +1 917 206 2492

David Fowles Regional Director, Origination Dallas +1 214 871 9645

Europe

Ali Al Alaf Managing Director, Head of European Origination Stockholm +46 8 545 0 3030

Tomasz Glowacki Senior Director Madrid + 32 2 626 21 16

Jeroen Lenssen* Senior Director Brussels Stockholm * independent contractor and not an employee of the Riverside Company

Australia

Simon Feiglin Managing Partner Melbourne +61 3 8672 2002

Riverside's Investment Criteria

Riverside has an array of options designed to meet virtually any need for companies with up to $35 million in EBITDA. Operating in North America, Europe and Australia, Riverside has nine different strategies covering control and non-control investing, flexible lending and early stage SaaS growth capital.

Riverside provides a range of options designed to drive success at the smaller end of the middle market.

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