Riveria-Backed JBC Holdings Merges with WorkGenius

The Riverside Company Invests in Workbench International

May 28, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

The Riverside Company has made an investment in Workbench International, a mission-critical vertical SaaS platform for project-based construction industries. Riverside expects Workbench to continue product development, expand commercial capabilities, and pursue AI transformation to improve project workflows and outcomes.

WorkGenius Acquires Remaining Stake in Futurepath GmbH from CARIAD SE

September 4, 2025

Staffing & HR

WorkGenius acquired the remaining 49% stake in Futurepath GmbH from CARIAD SE, taking full ownership of the specialist talent marketplace focused on automotive software and EV engineering. The deal will integrate Futurepath’s database of ~12,500 qualified candidates and technical sourcing expertise into WorkGenius’ AI-powered contingent workforce platform to expand access to specialized STEM talent across the U.S. and Europe.

Riverside Partners Combines Sequoia Biotech Consulting and Syner-G BioPharma Group

September 18, 2024

Healthcare Services

Boston-based private equity firm Riverside Partners has combined two of its portfolio companies, Sequoia Biotech Consulting and Syner-G BioPharma Group, into a single, integrated life‑sciences services business. The combined organization — bringing together regulatory, development, quality, and operational capabilities — has approximately 500 employees and will provide end-to-end solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients.

WorkGenius Acquires Expertlead

August 23, 2023

Staffing & HR

WorkGenius has acquired Expertlead, a Berlin-based technology firm that connects companies with tech freelancers and offers live coding assessments. The deal, announced by Riveria Investment Group, expands WorkGenius's freelance marketplace capabilities and technical assessment offering.

WorkGenius Group Acquires Agency Worx

January 9, 2023

Staffing & HR

WorkGenius Group has acquired Agency Worx, a women-owned strategic staffing and workforce solutions provider headquartered in New York City. The deal—announced by Riveria Investment Group—adds contingent workforce, temporary-to-perm and payroll services to WorkGenius’s freelance and temporary worker recruitment platform as an add-on to its capabilities.

River Associates Investments Acquires JBC Technologies

January 31, 2020

Manufacturing

River Associates Investments, a Chattanooga-based private equity firm, has acquired JBC Technologies, a precision die-cutting and flexible materials converter headquartered in North Ridgeville, Ohio. JBC supplies die-cut and assembled components to OEMs across automotive, HVAC, appliance, electronics and industrial end markets and operates additional facilities in Madison, Wisconsin.