NetVendor and OffenderWatch transactions underscore RF’s momentum in vertical SaaS
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RF Investment Partners, a leading growth capital investor, is pleased to announce the successful exits of two software platforms, NetVendor and OffenderWatch. The transactions highlight RF’s continued momentum within its vertical SaaS investment strategy and reinforce the firm’s commitment to partnering with management teams to accelerate growth, strengthen operations, and create lasting value.
Founded in 2009, NetVendor partners with property management companies (PMCs) to simplify vendor credentialing and compliance. The company’s platform automates the collection, verification, and management of critical vendor documentation — including insurance certificates, licenses, tax forms, and background checks — helping property managers reduce risk, improve efficiency, and build trusted vendor relationships. Alongside Greenridge Growth Partners, RF originally invested in NetVendor in May 2021. Following several years of exceptional growth, the company achieved a successful exit and is now continuing its evolution under new investor Five Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co.
Based in Covington, Louisiana, since 2000, OffenderWatch is a leading provider of registration and compliance software tools for law enforcement agencies. RF invested in the company in 2022 to support its expansion and product innovation in the public safety software space. RF provided operational and leadership support, including strengthening the executive team and consulting on strategic, financial initiatives.
“RF brought practical, hands-on help to our team, adding senior talent, bringing operational discipline, and navigating M&A execution to help us scale,” said OffenderWatch CEO Ben Luzynski. “Their support allowed us to focus on innovation and delivering greater value to our clients while advancing the platform. We’re grateful for their partnership and energized for the future.”
“It has been a privilege to work alongside OffenderWatch and its exceptional management team to accomplish our shared goals,” said RF Managing Director Patrick Riggio. “We focused on operational initiatives and building scalable infrastructure to strengthen the platform and expand its market reach. We’re proud of what we achieved together and confident that the company is well-positioned for continued success with STG as its new capital partner.”
The two recent exits underscore RF’s deep expertise and continued momentum within its software investment strategy. Over the last several years, RF has invested in 13 software platforms, establishing itself as a trusted partner to management teams across SaaS, compliance, and workflow automation sectors. RF combines strategic capital, tactical insight, and deep operational experience to drive transformative growth.
“Our partnerships with OffenderWatch and NetVendor reflect the value of our collaborative, hands-on approach and our commitment to supporting founder-led companies through meaningful stages of growth,” said RF Co-Founder and Managing Partner Peter Fidler. “We’re proud of the outcomes achieved alongside both teams and look forward to continuing to invest in innovative, mission-critical software businesses that drive lasting impact in their industries.”
RF welcomes conversations with software founders and management teams. Please reach out to James Bishop at [email protected] to learn how our partnership-driven approach accelerates growth and scales success.
About RF Investment Partners
RF Investment Partners, a relationship-first, lower-middle-market private capital firm, provides innovative and flexible capital primarily for family- and founder-owned businesses. We structure each investment to align our shared goals and interests with each company’s management team. Named on Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors list for three consecutive years, RF brings operational and deep sector-based expertise to support our portfolio companies across the software, healthcare services, and business services sectors. RF manages approximately $700 million and has the capabilities to provide equity and debt capital to support strategic initiatives such as acquisition financing, growth capital investments, recapitalizations, refinancings, and management buyouts. To learn more, please visit www.rf-partners.com.
About OffenderWatch
OffenderWatch is the nation’s premier criminal registry management software provider, serving law enforcement and the public for over 25 years. The company provides law enforcement agencies and public officials with the tools they need for efficient, compliant, and effective criminal registry management and community notification. Visit www.offenderwatch.com for more information.
About NetVendor
NetVendor is a leading provider of vendor compliance management software for property management companies (PMCs) across the multi-family and commercial real estate industries. Its platform automates the vendor onboarding and compliance process, helping PMCs collect, track, and manage critical vendor credentials to mitigate risk and streamline operations. By ensuring vendors meet all compliance requirements, NetVendor enables property managers to protect their assets, reduce liability, and improve efficiency. Visit www.netvendor.com to learn more.
Contacts
MiddleM Creative (on behalf of RF Investment Partners)
Jan Morris
Director
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T: 904.210.3302
