What We Invest In

Entrepreneurial leaders that buy and build market leading companies


We take a highly curated approach to investing that leverages our operating experience to partner with exceptional entrepreneurial leaders to find, acquire, and grow companies into market leaders. Riviera Capital is interested in profitable businesses that compete in markets that are undergoing change – change created by industry trends, economic cycles, or specific company conditions that create favorable long-term growth. We look for companies that have steep barriers to entry and a wide moat protecting their business from exogenous factors such as price elasticity and material labor issues.

We invest in companies with the following characteristics:

REVENUE
REVENUE

$5 million to $30 million with a strong base of recurring revenue.

EBITDA
EBITDA

$1 to $5 million with a minimum of 20% margins.

GROWTH
GROWTH

A minimum of three years of double-digit growth.

INDUSTRY
INDUSTRY

Business services where there is clear opportunity for scale.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS
KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Significant growth potential and/or ability to generate outstanding cash flow.

Riviera Capital works closely with entrepreneurial leaders to advance the founders’ legacy and achieve their succession goals. We add new leadership and capital to empower existing management while ensuring a smooth transition for customers and employees. Riviera capital is highly selective in our investment approach so our partner companies can benefit from the resources necessary for continued growth and success. We do not invest in turnaround or distressed situations. Industries of interest include the business service, software, finance and health care sectors.

Average Investment: $500K – $5M

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