Michael Rost Overview
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- Riverarch Equity...
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Founder & Managi...
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B2B
- Active Board Seats
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4
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Michael Rost General Information
Biography
Mr. Michael Rost is the Founder & serves as Managing Director at Riverarch Equity Partners. Mr. Rost also served as a Board Member at Pirtek. He worked at PNC Equity Partners before establishing Riverarch Equity Partners. Previously, he was in the Investment Banking group at Schneider Downs where he focused on mergers and acquisitions and private placements. He received a bachelor of arts in business administration from the University of Notre Dame. He also received an M.B.A. from the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at The University of North Carolina. He was previously a director of Authority Brands, Carbon's Golden Malted, Environmental Express, Feeders Supply, North American Breaker Company, LawLogix, Pirtek Europe, Precision Aviation Group, and Steelite International. He is currently a director of Barr GeoSpatial Solutions, Empire Group, Forta, Fresh Direct Produce, and Safco Dental Supply.
Contact Information
Address
- Three PNC Plaza
- 225 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor
- Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- United States
Michael Rost Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Riverarch Equity Partners | Investor | Founder & Managing Director | Pittsburgh, PA | PE/Buyout |
Michael Rost Board Seats (4)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Empire Equipment Company | Distributors/Wholesale | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Raleigh, NC | |
| Forta Corporation | Raw Materials (Non-Wood) | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Grove City, PA | |
| Fresh Direct Produce | Food Products | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Vancouver, Canada | |
| Safco Dental Supply | Distributors (Healthcare) | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Buffalo Grove, IL |
Michael Rost Lead Partner on Deals (25)
Michael Rost has been the lead partner on 25 deals. Their latest deal was with TCP Analytical Holdings, a specialty chemicals company. The deal was made on 25-Mar-2025.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| TCP Analytical Holdings | 25-Mar-2025 | PE Growth/Expansion | Completed | Specialty Chemicals | Isle of Palms, SC | |
| Barr Air Patrol | 01-Oct-2023 | Completed | Other Commercial Services | Mesquite, TX | ||
| Empire Bakery Equipment | 14-Jul-2023 | Completed | Machinery (B2B) | Hicksville, NY | ||
| Phydeaux | 01-Mar-2023 | Completed | Specialty Retail | Cary, NC | ||
| Foxx Equipment Company | 28-Feb-2023 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Kansas City, MO | ||
| K-Dental | 23-Dec-2022 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Markham, Canada | ||
| Ultimate Dental | 25-Oct-2022 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Cordova, TN | ||
| Greater Texas Ice | 03-Aug-2022 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Houston, TX | ||
| Happy Tails Positive Dog Training | 16-Mar-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | St. Petersburg, FL | |
| Flex'Up | 31-Jan-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Other Commercial Services | Orly, France |
Michael Rost Network (160)
Board Members (50)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Charles Trouba IV | Fresh Direct Produce | Riverarch Equity Partners | Vancouver, Canada | |
| Adrian Richards | Pirtek | Pirtek | London, United Kingdom | |
| Golden Waffles | Riverarch Equity Partners | South Bend, IN | ||
| TSS (Warren) | Riverarch Equity Partners | Warren, MI | ||
| Environmental Express | Incline Equity Partners | Charleston, SC |
Portfolio Executives (103)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gensler | TCP Analytical Holdings | Chief Executive Officer | 25-Mar-2025 | Isle of Palms, SC |
| Kerri Huber | TCP Analytical Holdings | Chief Operating Officer & Chief Manufacturing Officer | 25-Mar-2025 | Isle of Palms, SC |
| TCP Analytical Holdings | President of the Specialty Manufacturing Division & Board Member | 25-Mar-2025 | Isle of Palms, SC | |
| TCP Analytical Holdings | Chief Financial Officer | 25-Mar-2025 | Isle of Palms, SC | |
| TCP Analytical Holdings | Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 25-Mar-2025 | Isle of Palms, SC |
Fund Team Members (7)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hand | PNC Mezzanine Capital | PNC Riverarch Capital III | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Michael Hand | Riverarch Equity Partners | PNC Riverarch Capital III | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Riverarch Equity Partners | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| PNC Mezzanine Capital | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Riverarch Equity Partners | Pittsburgh, PA |
Michael Rost Affiliated Funds (2)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
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| PNC Riverarch Capital III | PNC Mezzanine Capital | Buyout | Closed | 2020 | ||||
| Riverarch Equity Partners IV | Riverarch Equity Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2024 |
Michael Rost FAQs
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Who is Michael Rost?
Mr. Michael Rost is the Founder & serves as Managing Director at Riverarch Equity Partners.
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How much does Michael Rost typically invest?
Michael Rost's median deal size is .
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What is Michael Rost’s main position?
Michael Rost’s primary position is Founder & Managing Director.
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What are the contact details for Michael Rost?
Michael Rost’s email address is mi and his phone number is +1 (412) .
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How many active board seats does Michael Rost hold?
Michael Rost holds 4 board seats including Empire Equipment Company, Forta Corporation, Fresh Direct Produce, and Safco Dental Supply.
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