River Associates

River Associates is a private equity firm based in Chattanooga, TN, which has focused exclusively on investing in the lower middle market for 35 years. Target businesses can be privately held, private equity-backed, or divestitures from larger companies. River Associates is opportunistic as to industry and has invested in numerous niche manufacturers, high margin distributors, industrial service providers and business service companies. River targets U.S. & Canadian companies typically with EBITDA in the $3-12 million range. Since its founding in 1989, River Associates has completed 120 transactions. River is currently investing its eighth investment fund, which has $345 million of committed capital. For more information, visit