Firm at a glance
The Riverside Company is a platform private equity firm founded in 1988, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
Based on publicly reported transactions over the last 24 months, Riverside appears to pursue acquisitions across multiple sectors including technology, cybersecurity, industrial products, and consumer goods [S1]. The firm’s recent activity reflects a pattern of both platform investments and add-on acquisitions to existing portfolio companies [S1]. Observed targets range from software and security solutions to manufacturing and food brands [S1].
Portfolio
The firm does not publicly disclose a comprehensive portfolio list on the materials reviewed as of January 2026. Recent transaction activity suggests active holdings in technology services, cybersecurity, industrial equipment, and consumer products sectors [S1].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
• June 2026: Exited YumEarth [S1]
• June 2026: Acquired AssetIntel [S1]
• May 2026: Acquired Workbench International [S1]
• May 2026: Completed add-on acquisition of TrustSkills [S1]
• March 2026: Acquired Allure Security [S1]
• July 2025: Closed Value Fund II at $750 million hard cap [S2]
How this firm fits a seller
Riverside’s recent transaction history indicates an active acquisition program with multiple platform investments completed in the first half of 2026 alone [S1]. The firm appears to pursue both new platform acquisitions and strategic add-ons to strengthen existing portfolio companies, as evidenced by the TrustSkills add-on transaction in May 2026 [S1]. The July 2025 close of a $750 million fund suggests the firm has capital available for new investments [S2]. For owner-operators in technology, industrial, or specialty consumer sectors, Riverside’s demonstrated activity level and buy-and-build approach may represent a potential fit, though specific investment criteria are not publicly detailed in the materials reviewed.
Sources
[S1] https://www.riversidecompany.com (as of 2026-01-01)
[S2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/17/3117320/0/en/the-riverside-company-closes-value-fund-ii-at-750-million-hard-cap.html (as of 2025-07-17)
Frequently asked questions
Does The Riverside Company buy technology businesses?
Yes, per publicly reported transactions. Riverside acquired AssetIntel in June 2026, Allure Security in March 2026, and completed an add-on acquisition of TrustSkills in May 2026, all of which appear to be technology or cybersecurity-related businesses [S1].
What companies has The Riverside Company acquired recently?
In the first half of 2026, Riverside acquired AssetIntel (June), Workbench International (May), and Allure Security (March), according to publicly available transaction records [S1]. The firm also completed an add-on acquisition of TrustSkills in May 2026 [S1].
Where is The Riverside Company based and how big is the firm?
The firm was founded in 1988 [S1]. Specific headquarters location and firm size metrics such as total assets under management were not disclosed in the public materials reviewed as of January 2026. The firm closed Value Fund II at a $750 million hard cap in July 2025 [S2].
Is The Riverside Company still actively acquiring?
Yes, the firm appears highly active. Riverside completed four acquisitions between March and June 2026, including three platform investments and one add-on [S1]. This recent pace suggests ongoing acquisition activity as of mid-2026.
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