About Us
What Sets Rivar Ventures Apart?
- Proven Track Record – Each founding member has successfully built, scaled, and exited high-value businesses, bringing real-world expertise to every investment.
- Well-Capitalized & Strategic – Backed by significant financial resources, we take a targeted, hands-on approach to investing, ensuring businesses have both the capital and operational guidance needed to thrive.
- Beyond Traditional Investment – We focus on high-growth industries, including home services, financial services, energy, and industrial sectors, where our expertise enables rapid scalability and long-term success.
By combining capital, strategy, and execution, Rivar Ventures is committed to building sustainable, high-value businesses that generate lasting impact.
Investment Philosophy
We focus on investing in companies where we can add strategic value beyond just funding. Our expertise spans:
- Scaling businesses efficiently – Implementing strong operational structures and business processes
- Financial optimization – Structuring deals and securing capital for long-term growth
- Infrastructure & operational development – Unlocking strategic value in physical and digital infrastructure
We partner with founders and management teams to align our expertise with their vision, ensuring measurable impact and sustainable success.
Meet the team
Michael Barnett
Michael Barnett
Michael Barnett
Michael Barnett is an experienced executive with a background in financial strategy, business restructuring, and operational efficiency. He has led global revenue initiatives, implemented performance analytics, and optimized sales operations across multiple industries. At Rivar Ventures, he leverages his expertise in scaling businesses, f
Michael Barnett is an experienced executive with a background in financial strategy, business restructuring, and operational efficiency. He has led global revenue initiatives, implemented performance analytics, and optimized sales operations across multiple industries. At Rivar Ventures, he leverages his expertise in scaling businesses, financial structuring, and process optimization to drive growth in home services, financial services, and infrastructure investments.
Ryan Rich
Michael Barnett
Michael Barnett
Ryan Rich specializes in private equity, enterprise operations, and strategic growth execution. He has led large-scale business initiatives, managed global go-to-market strategies, and helped companies scale through data-driven decision-making. At Rivar Ventures, he focuses on investment structuring, operational optimization, and long-ter
Ryan Rich specializes in private equity, enterprise operations, and strategic growth execution. He has led large-scale business initiatives, managed global go-to-market strategies, and helped companies scale through data-driven decision-making. At Rivar Ventures, he focuses on investment structuring, operational optimization, and long-term value creation, ensuring portfolio companies maximize their potential.
Trevor Kavanagh
Michael Barnett
Trevor Kavanagh
Trevor Kavanagh has a strong background in financial strategy, revenue generation, and market analysis. He has developed scalable sales strategies, structured financial transactions, and led teams in optimizing financial performance. At Rivar Ventures, he applies his expertise in financial structuring, market intelligence, and business de
Trevor Kavanagh has a strong background in financial strategy, revenue generation, and market analysis. He has developed scalable sales strategies, structured financial transactions, and led teams in optimizing financial performance. At Rivar Ventures, he applies his expertise in financial structuring, market intelligence, and business development to identify and scale investment opportunities in real estate, energy, and financial services.