Riverlake Equity Partners

Riverlake Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in lower middle-market investments. Founded in 2003, the firm focuses on leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital for companies in the industrial manufacturing, distribution, and service sectors. Although it is a generalist firm, Riverlake has experience in the healthcare and life sciences space through investments in laboratory equipment and consumer health products. Notable past portfolio companies include SP Industries, a manufacturer of specialty lab equipment for the pharmaceutical industry, and G.S. Cosmeceutical, a contract manufacturer for the personal care industry. The firm typically targets companies with revenues between $20 million and $100 million, seeking to partner with existing management to enhance operational value.