3 Rivers Capital

Overview

3 Rivers Capital is a private equity firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focusing on control buyouts and recapitalizations of small private companies with EBITDA between $4 million and $15 million. The firm specializes in acquiring family and entrepreneur-owned businesses that present clear opportunities for value creation. By providing active ownership and supportive partnerships, 3 Rivers Capital aims to foster growth and operational improvements in its portfolio companies. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as manufacturing, business services, energy services, environmental services, and healthcare services. 3 Rivers Capital seeks to partner with experienced management teams to remove growth barriers through active leadership. The firm operates primarily within the continental United States, with a focus on companies from the East Coast to the Mountain West. Since its founding in 2005, 3 Rivers Capital has built a track record of successful investments, including the acquisition of Blue Chip Group, Inc. in 2022, which was recognized with the M&A Advisor Award for M&A Deal of the Year. The firm's approach combines strategic guidance with operational support to drive value creation and sustainable growth in its portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

• EBITDA between $4 million and $15 million
• Enterprise values between $15 million and $50 million
• Focus on family and entrepreneur-owned businesses

Portfolio Companies