RFE Investment Partners
Overview
RFE Investment Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control investments in established small market companies across the United States. With over 40 years of experience, RFE focuses on transforming lower middle market companies into professionalized, market-leading entities. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $40 million in companies with annual revenues ranging from $20 million to $75 million. RFE's investment strategy emphasizes partnering with strong management teams to drive growth and value creation. The firm's investment approach centers on acquiring companies poised for growth, particularly in fragmented markets with consolidation opportunities. RFE seeks businesses with market leadership and defensible positions, primarily in the business services, niche manufacturing, and healthcare services sectors. The firm employs a unique fund structure that uses minimal outside debt, providing flexibility to management and ensuring a swift and certain closing process for owners. RFE's track record includes over 85 platform buyouts and more than 150 add-on acquisitions since its inception. The firm has been recognized for its founder-friendly approach, being named to Inc.'s 2023 list of Founder-Friendly Investors. RFE continues to invest actively, currently deploying capital from Fund IX, which has a total of $365 million. The firm's commitment to building value and fostering long-term partnerships underscores its dedication to supporting the growth and success of its portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
- Profitable, growth-oriented businesses with at least $5 million of operating cash flow
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does RFE Investment Partners invest in?
RFE Investment Partners invests in Business Services, Healthcare Services and Niche Manufacturing, and is based in New Canaan, Connecticut, United States. RFE Investment Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does RFE Investment Partners invest at?
RFE Investment Partners backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 40M.
Which regions does RFE Investment Partners invest in?
RFE Investment Partners invests across United States.
Who are the partners at RFE Investment Partners?
Team members listed for RFE Investment Partners include Don Juricic (Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer) and Michael Foster (Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer).
What companies has RFE Investment Partners invested in?
RFE Investment Partners's portfolio includes Sales Empowerment Group and BryteBridge Group.
How do I contact RFE Investment Partners?
RFE Investment Partners's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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