River Associates

Congrats to our portfolio company, Pelco Products, Inc., for completing the strategic acquisition of Component Products, Inc. Each company is committed to improving roadway safety and saving lives across the U.S. and Canada. 🔗 See full press release to hear from Presidents of Pelco and CPI: Paul Koenig and Linda Guertler: https://lnkd.in/eS_NVXXa #PelcoSolutions #TraffiCalm #CPI #Novax #TrafficSafety #TrafficSolutions #IQS

Our portfolio company, Hoskin Scientific Limited, recently acquired Measur, a speciality distributor operating out of three strategic locations in Canada. Justin Warren, CEO of Hoskin, said, “The addition of Measur not only allows us to further consolidate Hoskin’s leadership position in the #Geotechnical and #MaterialsTesting space but also creates two new important growth platforms with Measur’s expertise in the supply and technical support of #Drone and #Geomatics technologies. Hoskin’s national sales and distribution network will provide Measur the ability to further accelerate its growth as well as provide existing Hoskin customers access to a wider range of technologies.” 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eashZiJS

1989-2024... It's River Associates' 35th anniversary! Both Mike Brookshire and Mark Jones comment on this incredible milestone: https://lnkd.in/eWKR3tWT #privateequity #lowermiddlemarket #mergersandacquisitions #investmentfunds #consistency #strategy #partnership

1989-2024... It's River Associates' 35th anniversary! Both Mike Brookshire and Mark Jones comment on this incredible milestone: https://lnkd.in/eWKR3tWT #privateequity #lowermiddlemarket #mergersandacquisitions #investmentfunds #consistency #strategy #partnership

At River, #investments are more than financial transactions.   Guided by our philosophy of “Investments with Management”, we focus on developing meaningful #partnerships based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. Success is defined not only by returns for our investors but also by the answer to one simple question for our management teams: Would you partner with River Associates again?   This commitment to people drives everything we do.   🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSGMrvQr

Recently, we celebrated Jonathan Kent, Senior Vice President, for his #5years on the investment team. However, his tenure with River started #32years ago as an attorney and advisor. Jonathan's historical knowledge and wisdom are invaluable with each #investment. #privateequity #lowermiddlemarket #taketimetocelebrate #tenure

We pushed pause to celebrate one of our deal team members a few weeks ago. Jacob Poe, Vice President, has worked at River for #5years and is #tyingtheknot next month. We could not be more excited for him! #workhardplayhard #taketimetocelebrate

Meet our newest investment with management: Minerva. Based in Monroe, GA, Minerva is a market-leading designer and branded supplier of high-quality equipment and furnishings for the beauty and health & wellness industries. “We are excited to partner with Jay, Fei and the entire Minerva team,” said Stuart Vyule, Principal at River Associates. “This is a special business. It is a market disruptor with a clearly demonstrated track record of success that we hope to capitalize on as they continue to innovate in the marketplace and take share in adjacent product categories.” 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eqqKXrjV #privateequity #lowermiddlemarket #fundviii

River Associates is pleased to welcome Brett Martin to its investment team. Blake Lewis, Principal, said, “Brett has demonstrated a track record of excellence and professionalism in his prior roles, and we believe his involvement will have an immediate positive impact on our firm.” 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dHwda-un

River Associates is pleased to announce that Ken Trent has joined as Principal. “Ken is a great culture fit with our team… and will be a tremendous asset for our firm,” said Mike Brookshire, Managing Partner. See link below for the full announcement. https://lnkd.in/ef6SSjNG