Riverarch Equity Partners

Riverarch Equity Partners is a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm specializing in investments in lower middle-market companies across North America and Europe. The firm focuses on partnering with management teams to accelerate growth and enhance business value. Riverarch's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as value-added distribution, specialized manufacturing, business and consumer services, and software and tech-enabled services. The firm seeks to deploy between $40 million and $100 million of capital per investment, with the capacity to engage in larger deals through co-investment partnerships. Since its inception in 2011, Riverarch has completed over 30 platform investments and more than 110 add-on acquisitions, demonstrating a strong track record in scaling businesses and creating value. The firm's approach combines flexible, patient capital with a commitment to preserving company culture and legacy, allowing for extended investment hold periods beyond those typical of traditional private equity funds. This strategy enables Riverarch to support its portfolio companies through various growth phases, including organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Riverarch's affiliation with The PNC Financial Services Group provides additional resources and expertise, further enhancing its ability to drive growth and value creation in its portfolio companies. The firm's experienced team works closely with management teams to identify and execute strategic initiatives, leveraging their operational expertise and industry knowledge to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. Riverarch's commitment to partnership-driven investments and its focus on long-term value creation position it as a significant player in the middle-market private equity space, dedicated to fostering growth and success in its portfolio companies.