RF Investment Partners

RF Investment Partners is excited to announce that we have been named on Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors list for the second year in a row! This year’s list honors investors who believe in backing founder-led businesses, embody collaboration, and remain actively involved with the businesses they invest in. “It has been a complicated few years for growth companies and the companies that fund them,” said Inc. Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman. “So, we are happy to share with our readers the best, latest guidance on which venture capital firms, private equity firms, and growth-capital lenders have the track record and reputation of being especially good partners to founders and CEOs.” As part of Inc.’s decision making process, they learned about our relationship-first approach based on trust and integrity directly from our portfolio company founders. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gGB8yZ_X See the complete list here: https://lnkd.in/ebhzF2Xq Peter Fidler #FounderFriendlyInvestors #Inc #PrivateEquity #SBIC

RF Managing Director Collin Abert, CFA recently spoke with PE Hub’s John Ross Fischer about the firm’s combined platform investment in veterinary companies Altro Pharmaceuticals and Amici Pharmaceuticals. Learn more about RF’s interest in the sector and read the full interview with PE Hub here: https://lnkd.in/en4DpXXM

RF Investment Partners Co-Founder and Managing Partner Peter Rothschild recently joined ION Analytics’ Fireside Chat with Giovanni Amodeo to discuss market trends and provide insights on the outlook for private equity investments in the US lower middle market. Listen to Peter’s full interview on identifying a niche in middle-market investing here: https://lnkd.in/dD6rstq5

We are excited to share our 2024 grant recipients, who continue to make significant impacts in our local New York and Chicago communities. This year, we continue to support College Possible and CitySquash on their second-year grants, each receiving $25K. We are also proud to introduce a new incredible organization, High Jump and a reintroduce previous grant recipient, Let's Get Ready, each receiving an annual grant of $25K for the next two years. To learn more about the RF Investment Partners Foundation and the programs we support, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dBgTPD-y #Grants #Education #LeadershipDevelopment #Nonprofit #AcademicSupport #RelationshipFirst #PrivateEquity #SBIC

RF Investment Partners is excited to announce our platform investment in Altro Pharmaceuticals and Amici Pharmaceuticals, a complementary pair of founder-owned companies that provide strategic sourcing, market insights, and production of generic pharmaceuticals for the growing companion pet and animal end markets. RF has partnered with New York-based Aquimont Capital, LLC, a healthcare-focused investment firm, and Dallas-based Miramar Equity Partners to mark its expansion in the healthcare sector as it enters the veterinary and pet-focused pharmaceutical space. RF is seeking partnerships with founder-owned and operated pet pharmaceutical and veterinary market leaders. >>> Reach out to Collin Abert, CFA to learn more about RF’s expansion in the healthcare sector. Read the full PR on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eXxaarTx #Acquisition #Veterinary #Pharmaceutical #PrivateEquity #MergersandAcquisitions

RF recently announced our co-investment alongside Greenridge Growth Partners in leading skilled nursing facilities software company Covr. Founded in 2016 in Utah, Covr’s SaaS-based workforce management platform helps skilled nursing facilities streamline scheduling workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and facilitate employee communication. Covr recently acquired Dallas-based Data IQ, which will bring complementary business intelligence and analytics capabilities to the platform. This will enable facility operators to synthesize multiple data sources to benchmark enterprise-wide performance and identify areas for operational enhancement. Covr and Data IQ underscore RF’s focus and expertise in partnering with founder-led software businesses, marking the firm’s 13th investment in the space. This investment is RF’s third partnership with Greenridge, including prior software platforms GrowthZone AMS and NetVendor. Read the full PR here: https://lnkd.in/eHsZ5umJ #Healthcare #SkilledNursing #Software #PrivateEquity #SBIC #MergersandAcquisitions #Investment

RF recently announced our acquisition of portable sanitation rental provider Rent-A-John Inc. Serving construction sites, industrial operations, film production crews, and special events, Rent-A-John is committed to providing reliable service and meeting diverse sanitation needs. The Edwards family has owned and operated Rent-A-John for over 25 years and will continue to serve the company in the future. James Murphy will serve as Rent-A-John CEO and will oversee day-to-day operations, implement strategy, drive corporate development, and integrate acquisitions. With RF's investment, Rent-A-John aims to further solidify its market position and continue delivering exceptional service to its clients. The company is actively seeking M&A opportunities in the essential services sector. To discuss potential opportunities, please reach out to Patrick Riggio. #Acquisition #EssentialServices #PrivateEquity #MergersandAcquisitions

RF Investment Partners is pleased to announce its platform investment in Covr and the subsequent acquisition of Data IQ. Covr, a leading workforce management platform for post-acute care providers, recently acquired Data IQ, a leading provider of business intelligence solutions to skilled nursing facilities, to create a best-in-class labor management platform for the long-term and post-acute care industry. “The combination of Covr and Data IQ will empower hundreds of skilled nursing facilities to surface, and take action on, opportunities for operational enhancement that can drive improved care for residents, along with better performance for operators,” shared RF Director Jacob Gordon. “RF is excited to partner with the Greenridge Growth Partners, Covr, and Data IQ teams to create value through strategic insights, a deep relationship network, and expansion capital.” RF is actively seeking partnerships with founder-owned and operated market leaders in the software space. Business owners interested in learning more may contact Jacob Gordon at [email protected]. Read the full PR here: https://lnkd.in/eHsZ5umJ #Healthcare #SkilledNursing #Software #PrivateEquity #SBIC #MergersandAcquisitions #Investment

We wish our interns Naman Poddar and John Wang well as they head back to school for their junior year — Naman, to Davidson College, and John to University of Michigan. Naman & John brought fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the team, and they will be missed this fall. Our Internship Initiative offers women and people of color the opportunity to deepen their understanding of concepts they have learned in the classroom and develop essential skills that will benefit them as they begin their career. Thanks to all who made this summer a success! Curious about what it’s like to intern with us? Check out Naman and John’s summer highlights and explore how you can be a part of our next cohort: https://lnkd.in/eVbppaWf #Internship #Interns #Opportunities #RelationshipFirst #PrivateEquity #SBIC

RF is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rent-A-John Inc., a leading provider of portable sanitation facilities based in North Carolina. Rent-A-John represents the first acquisition under RF’s newly formed portable sanitation platform. "We are thrilled to partner with Rent-A-John and work alongside seasoned industry executive James Murphy, whose expertise and leadership will be instrumental in shaping the company's mission, vision, and strategy," said RF Managing Partner Peter Fidler. "This collaboration underscores our commitment to investing in the essential services sector, and we look forward to supporting Rent-A-John as they continue to grow organically and through M&A expansion." This RF-led platform is actively seeking tuck-in acquisitions as it builds the preferred provider of portable sanitation solutions throughout the Southeast and beyond. Find our full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eYjPP9Hi #Acquisition #EssentialServices #PrivateEquity #MergersandAcquisitions