RILEY GROUP HOLDINGS

Long Term Capital.

Permanent Ownership.

Riley Group Holdings acquires and operates durable small and middle market businesses with a long-term ownership mindset, disciplined capital allocation, and deep respect for the people who built them.

We partner with founders, families, and advisors seeking a thoughtful transition. Our focus is continuity, operational stewardship, and long-term value creation, not short-term financial engineering.

RILEY GROUP HOLDINGS

Long Term Capital. Permanent Ownership.

Riley Group Holdings acquires and operates durable small and middle market businesses with a long-term ownership mindset, disciplined capital allocation, and deep respect for the people who built them.

We partner with founders, families, and advisors seeking a thoughtful transition. Our focus is continuity, operational stewardship, and long-term value creation, not short-term financial engineering.

WHO WE ARE

Built to Own and Steward for the Long Term

Riley Group Holdings is a privately held acquisition platform focused on enduring ownership. We seek established businesses with recurring revenue, strong underlying economics, and opportunities to compound value through operational discipline.

We are not driven by rapid exits. We are built to hold, strengthen, and grow great businesses over time.

  • Long-term ownership orientation

  • Founder- and operator-respectful transition approach

  • Disciplined capital allocation

  • Operationally focused value creation

  • Selective growth, not growth at any cost

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Permanence Changes How We Operate

Long-Term Ownership

We acquire with the intention to hold indefinitely, allowing decisions to be made for durability rather than optics.

Continuity of Operations

We prioritize stable transitions, preserving what already works while strengthening systems and execution over time.

Respect for Founders and Teams

We value the legacy of the owner, the trust of employees, and the relationships that underpin a business.

Measured Growth

We pursue sustainable expansion through disciplined execution, prudent reinvestment, and careful governance.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Investment Criteria

We selectively acquire businesses with the following characteristics:

  • • Durable or recurring revenue characteristics
  • • Demonstrated profitability and healthy cash flow
  • • Strong service reputation or defensible market position
  • • Essential, repeat, or operationally embedded offerings
  • • Capable leadership and employee continuity
  • • Clear opportunities for operational improvement or disciplined growth

Industries of Interest: Business services, industrial services, specialty trade services, niche manufacturing, logistics, and select service-based businesses.

HOW WE WORK

A Thoughtful, Confidential Process

01

Initial
conversation

02

Review of available information

03

Indication
of interest

04

Diligence and transition planning

05

Close and long-term stewardship

We aim to be direct, discreet, and respectful throughout the process. We understand that business transitions are significant decisions involving employees, customers, and family legacy.

For Owners, Brokers, and Advisors

Confidential Inquiries Welcome

We welcome conversations with business owners considering a transition, as well as brokers, intermediaries, and advisors representing high-quality opportunities.