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Company Profile

The Rise Companies (Rise) invests in mature and growing manufacturing and industrial companies with revenues between $10–50MM. These companies typically have durable, proven business models and are located in the U.S. Southeast.

Geography

Rise is currently seeking companies primarily located in North Carolina, as well as in Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.

Structure and Profitability

Rise requires a controlling interest in all investments. We focus on companies that have demonstrated historical profitability and positive cash flow.

Management

Management teams are integral to the value of a business, and The Rise Companies seeks organizations with strong, dedicated management teams with whom we can form long-term partnerships. For active business owners seeking to transition away from the company, we will consider opportunities where the next level of leadership is ready to step into senior roles.

The Rise Companies believes in developing appropriate incentive plans for the management teams of each portfolio company.

Decentralized Operating Structure

Our portfolio companies’ management teams operate autonomously, supported by the resources and expertise of The Rise Companies team. These resources include shared customer and vendor relationships, IT support, and HR support.
This decentralized yet collaborative structure fosters synergies across our businesses while encouraging entrepreneurship.

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Long-Term Focus

Our model is not constrained by traditional private-equity investment metrics and goals. We focus on deploying capital to support and grow our portfolio companies and create long-term value.

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Leverage

The Rise Companies operates using a low-leverage model. We believe that low leverage gives companies the best opportunity to reach their full potential, as we prioritize long-term value over quick returns.

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Stakeholders

With our focus on helping founder- and family-owned businesses transition to the next generation of thoughtful, committed ownership, we understand the importance of supporting all key stakeholders.
These stakeholders include employees, clients, vendors, and the communities in which we operate.