RiverLink Equity

We're looking for the best
small businesses in America

We partner with founders to give them quick, straightforward exits that protect their team and keep their businesses thriving long term.

Process

Modern Investment Process

Empowering acquisitions with AI insight, automated workflows, and enriched data for strategic business acquisitions

Identification & Screening

We identify potential businesses that align with our investment criteria through market research and screening for financial performance and cultural fit.
Due Diligence & Valuation

We conduct thorough due diligence, including financial audits and market analysis, to understand the business's health and strategic position and ensure a fair investment valuation.
Negotiation & Acquisition

Our team negotiates a mutually beneficial deal, focusing on fair terms and price, and executes the acquisition with a clear legal framework.
Integration & Growth

Post-acquisition, we integrate the business into our portfolio, aligning strategic objectives and optimizing operations to drive growth and enhance value.

What We're Looking For

We are clear about the types of companies we want to work with. We focus on the following criteria

Team

A team full of "A" players that are passionate about growing their business
Profit

$500K - $3M EBITDA average over the last 3+ years
History

10+ year track record of consistent earnings
Sticky

Sticky businesses with at least 50% recurring revenue
Customers

Diverse customer base, business to business is preferred
Location

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Chicago, Tampa

Why Us

Who can you trust to take over your business?

Finding the right buyer for your business can be a challenging mission. Private Equity companies offer a quick exit, but their profit first approach can quickly kill a founder's legacy, while individual buyers lack expertise and leadership ability.

People

RiverLink takes an employee first approach, providing equity from day one, upskilling the workforce and ensuring that the business thrives in the long term.

Our advisory team has over 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, operations and technology across a wide variety of industries.

Ali Alshahin

Managing Partner (Chicago, IL)

As a Partner, Ali focuses on deal sourcing, evaluation, and client relations. Ali has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with a primary focus in structural engineering and secondary focuses in geotechnical engineering and entrepreneurship. He has over 12 years of experience in energy, engineering, construction, process optimization, management consulting, and mergers & acquisitions.
Faysal Alharbi

Managing Partner (Los Angeles, CA)

As a Partner, Faysal focuses on deal sourcing, marketing, and financial due diligence. Faysal has a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He is a digital marketing strategist with 10 years of experience selling enterprise software, business services, and infrastructure components. He is currently leading the RiverLink equity search initiative while operating a small retail acquisition in Los Angeles.
Wahab Alshahin

Managing Partner (Tampa, FL)

As a Partner, Wahab focuses on engineering, software, and technical due diligence. Wahab has a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and a Master's degree from the University of Southern California (USC). He previously spent 10 years at NASA working on spacecraft flight software. Currently he works for an artificial intelligence startup in Palo Alto focused on industrial applications and process optimization.
Zaidan Alshahin

Managing Partner (Chicago, IL)

As a Partner, Zaidan focuses on sales, customer relations, and day to day operations. Zaidan has a Bachelor's degree in Business from the Univerity of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He is currently an SMB owner/operator where he grew a franchise (cellular phones) into the #1 location in the country by sales volume. He recently sold the business and is looking for a new opportunity in the SMB space.

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