The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has invested in Motivating Systems, a provider of behavioural management software to K-12 schools and districts, as an add-on to its portfolio company, Navigate360.
Motivating Systems is the creator of PBIS Rewards, an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioural, academic, social, emotional and mental health. PBIS, which stands for Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports, helps schools track positive reward and behaviour referral data, which are critical inputs in assessing the overall wellbeing of a student. The company’s software suite allows customers to analyse data across infractions and rewards, which provide valuable insights for teachers, administrators and parents.
The investment in Motivating Systems is the latest example of Riverside’s Education and Training Specialisation and commitment to investing in businesses that empower educators to transform their classroom and school climates into positive learning environments.
Working with Schlachet and Lee on the deal for Riverside were Vice President Jake Stoller, Senior Associate Caroline Peck, Analyst Brooklyn Button, Operating Partner Steve Pogorzelski and Finance Director Alvin Tan. Grant Marks, Principal in Origination, sourced the deal for Riverside.
