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Non-Control Capital for Owners and Entrepreneurs

Riverside brings more than financial resources — we support owners and management teams with strategic resources to fuel growth. Riverside Strategic Capital portfolio companies have the ability to access Riverside’s dedicated deal sourcing team, deep industry experience, vast executive network, operating resources, pooled purchasing program and many other resources.

Riverside Strategic Capital provides:

  • Structural flexibility that meets the specific needs of owners/entrepreneurs and enables them to maintain control

  • Solutions for business owners who need capital for acquisitions, liquidity events, organic growth initiatives and recapitalizations

  • Access to leverage the scope and scale of Riverside’s global resources

Riverside Strategic Capital Current Portfolio

Flexible Junior Capital for the Life of an Investment

Riverside has extensive experience partnering with business owners, other private equity firms and family offices. We have the flexibility to invest in a range of structures tailored to meet the needs of owners at any point during an investment’s lifecycle:

Initial Transaction – Extend Capital Structure

  • Preferred equity to obtain leverage beyond senior, unitranche or second lien debt
  • Provide front-end support
    (underwriting, structuring, diligence, debt partners, etc.)

Capital to Facilitate Add-on Acquisitions

 

Liquidity or Recapitalizations

  • Dividend recap / maintain upside
  • Redeem minority shareholders
  • Redeem outstanding debt
  • Obtain independent, third-party valuation to substantiate enterprise value

Flexible Capital Solutions

  • Subordinated debt
  • Preferred equity – redeemable or convertible
  • Common equity

The Riverside Difference

Riverside Strategic Capital portfolio companies can access:

Executive Networking
Tap the collective wisdom of the management teams of Riverside's 100+ companies.
Pooled Purchasing
Negotiated discounts on commodities such as travel, long distance telephone rates, IT hardware, shipping and insurance.
Riverside Toolkit
Vetted consulting resources and operating partners to assist in a variety of areas, including sales strategy and methodology, pricing, lean manufacturing, supply chain, acquisition integration, working capital reduction and more.
Deal Sourcing
Dedicated team to help identify and solicit add-on acquisition candidates. Deal team will assist with negotiation, structuring and financing acquisitions.
Riverside University
Ongoing education program bringing together a diverse community of management teams and board members to cultivate growth.
Riverside Information Security Office (RISO)
Affordable and effective custom cybersecurity programs that meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Operating Partner/Senior Advisor Pool
Riverside has more than 50 deeply experienced senior leaders who can help capture opportunity and fix issues quickly and effectively.

Case Study - Bentley Labs

Bentley Labs is a contract formulator and manufacturer of beauty care products with a focus on skin care, hair care and body care. Key services include: development, testing, manufacturing and filling products as well as handling all shipping needs.

Through add-on acquisitions Riverside helped grow the organization to be able to provide a broader range of technical services and products to their customers.

Case Studies are not intended to be illustrative for investment purposes and should not be relied upon for investment decision making. This should not be considered an offer or solicitation of securities or investment services. Information is for informational purposes only and intended for General Partners or Management teams considering partnering with The Riverside Company.

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Deal Criteria & Typical Terms

Company Criteria

  • EBITDA: $5 million or greater

  • Non-Sponsored and Sponsored

  • Headquartered in US, Canada or Europe

  • Business Services

  • Consumer Brands

  • Education & Training

  • Healthcare

  • Franchisors & Multi-Unit Francisees

  • Software & IT

  • Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution

  • Subordinated Debt

  • Preferred Equity

  • Common Equity

  • $15 million - $80+ million

  • Board or Observer Seat

  • Cash Pay, PIK or Combination of Both

  • Acquisitions

  • Shareholder Recapitalizations

  • Organic Growth Initiatives

  • Liquidity Events

Case Study - North American Dental Group

North American Dental Group (NADG) is a dental practice management company that operates dental clinics in nine states. The company offers a full range of comprehensive dental services including general dentistry, orthodontics and other specialty services.

Key to NADG’s growth and success, Riverside helped the Company improve and streamline its add-on acquisition and integration process. The addition of a formalized and consistent approach with full team visibility helped NADG to expand into new states like Florida and Georgia while deepening its presence in the Midwest and Northeast. During RSCF’s investment period, NADG grew from 70 practices in four states to over 200 practices across 11 states.

Case Studies are not intended to be illustrative for investment purposes and should not be relied upon for investment decision making. This should not be considered an offer or solicitation of securities or investment services. Information is for informational purposes only and intended for General Partners or Management teams considering partnering with The Riverside Company.

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The Riverside Strategic Capital Team

George Cole
George Cole Managing Partner New York +1 212 265 6575
Jeffrey Gordon
Jeffrey Gordon Managing Partner New York +1 212 484 2176
Hal Greenberg
Hal Greenberg Founding Partner, Riverside Strategic Capital New York +1 212 265 6575
Elena Laird
Elena Laird Principal New York +1 917 262 2092