Transparent Partnership
Why Rising PointBy the Numbers
Years of Average
Senior Team Experience
Total Investments
Includes platform investments and add-on acquisitions
of platform investments in partnership with founder, family, or management-owned businesses
The Rising Point Difference
Transparent Partnership
It’s lonely at the top. We bring years of experience and a deep human capital and advisor network covering a wide breadth of industries. If you have a problem or want to explore an idea, we’ll work side-by-side with you and your team to figure it out.
Intelligent Transformation
Change is necessary, but hard. We believe in intelligent transformation. Our playbook is developed from experience, but we recognize every situation is different. We aren’t a hammer looking for a nail.
Growth
Strategy
We’re growth-focused and want to build great, lasting businesses. We help develop data-driven strategic plans to drive organic and acquisition-based growth. We also help design the optimal capital structure to support that growth.
Experience & Track REcord
Our careers have been built on investing in founder-owned businesses. We have an extensive and successful track record of managing the transition to institutional equity ownership. Our track record and references back this up.
Investment Criteria
We focus on investing in strong companies and partnering with existing leadership teams. We bring experience, access to capital, and a collaborative mindset to help drive growth.
Transaction Type
- Founder-owned, family-owned, or management-owned
- Majority transactions
- USA headquartered
Size Requirements
- Revenue: $10M+ minimum
- EBITDA/Cash Flow: $2M+ minimum
Key Characteristics
- Attractive market dynamics
- Sustainable differentiated value proposition
- Market-leading brand & reputation
- Multiple value creation levers
Companies We Invest In
We’re growth-oriented investors focused on leading businesses in the following industries:
Industrial Services
Energy & Infrastructure
Environmental & Waste
Logistics & Transportation
Value-Added Distribution
Commercial Services
Home Services
Our Investments
We partner with exceptional management teams to build on existing momentum. Our team offers strategic guidance, operational insight, and capital to help companies scale and create long-term value.
The Team
Michael Drai
Co-Founder & Partner
Michael Drai
Co-Founder & Partner
Michael co-founded Rising Point Capital in 2019. Prior to founding, he served as a Managing Director and Co-Leader of the Business Services Group, as well as a member of the Operating and Investment Committees at Sterling Partners. Previously, he was an Associate within the Consumer Products and Services Group at GTCR and an Investment Banking Associate at Allen & Company.
Michael began his career at Salomon Smith Barney within the Financial Institutions and Mergers & Acquisitions Group. Michael holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Justin Marku
Co-Founder & Partner
Justin Marku
Co-Founder & Partner
Justin co-founded Rising Point Capital in 2019. Prior to founding, he served as a Principal in the Business Services Group at Sterling Partners. Justin began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst with a focus in Financial Technology at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Justin holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he was an Evans Scholar.
Marc Perez
Partner
Marc Perez
Partner
Marc joined Rising Point Capital in 2023. Prior to joining, he served as CEO and President of the Menper Group, where he led growth and exit positioning of a family and founder-owned business. Previously, Marc was a Vice President at RiverGlade Capital with a focus in Healthcare Services and was a key contributor to launching the firm in 2017. Marc also served as an Associate at Sterling Partners, specializing in Business and Healthcare Services, and began his career at the Menper Group. Marc holds a BA in public policy from Duke University.
Natalie Greene
Partner
Natalie Greene
Partner
Natalie joined Rising Point Capital in 2024. Prior to joining, she served as a Principal at RiverGlade Capital, specializing in Healthcare Services. As the first employee at RiverGlade, Natalie played a pivotal role in launching the firm. Previously, Natalie worked as an Associate at Sterling Partners, focusing on Business Services. Natalie began her career as an Investment Banking Analyst in Business and Industrial Services at Lincoln International. Natalie holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Economics from Duke University
Kevin Hertel
Vice President
Kevin Hertel
Vice President
Kevin joined Rising Point Capital in 2021. Prior to joining, he served as a Derivatives Trader at Valkyrie Trading, where he specialized in making markets in US Treasury Options. Kevin began his career as an Associate Natural Gas Scheduler at Tallgrass Energy. Kevin is currently an MBA candidate at NYU Stern School of Business. He holds a BS in Finance and Accounting from the University of Kansas.
Collin Nugent
Senior Associate
Collin Nugent
Senior Associate
Collin joined Rising Point Capital in 2023. Prior to joining, he served as an Investment Banking Analyst with a focus on Business Services at Solomon Partners. Collin began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Industrials Group at DC Advisory. Collin holds a BS in Finance from Indiana University.
Ready to Discuss Your Business’s Next Chapter?
You’ve put years into building a business that your team and customers rely on. Whether you’re ready to step back or looking for the right partner to help your business grow further, we can help you discover what’s possible.
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