We invest in small businesses and great people.

We’re here to help you thrive.

RDM Partners: A Family-Run Investment Firm with a Long-Term Vision

At RDM Partners, we’re not private equity—we’re a family-run investment firm dedicated to partnering with family-owned businesses. We understand the unique challenges of succession planning and work closely with owners to create winning strategies for themselves and their families.

Our mission is to preserve the culture, team, and relationships that have made your business successful while maintaining a long-term vision and investment horizon.

We are committed to supporting the hardworking American families and businesses that form the backbone of this country.

By collaborating hand-in-hand with leadership, we ensure a smooth and natural succession process, empowering your businesses to continue thriving.

TARGET PARTNERS | INVESTMENT CRITERIA

We look for great businesses with the following criteria:

Strong management teams and company culture
Durable and visible revenue streams
Distinct and unique market positioning
Scalable business models
Opportunistic or “hairy” transactions

RDM Partners is committed to developing and accelerating the vision of the founders - we understand the effort required to build your business to where it is today. We’d love to build a relationship and framework for a partnership, please reach out.

Retta Abraham, Managing Partner

Retta is Managing Partner and founder of RDM Partners.

Retta is a seasoned operator, investor and M&A practitioner with experience in acquiring and operating businesses in the consumer retail & manufacturing space.

Prior to RDM Partners, Retta was an investment banker focused on Mergers and Acquisitions for over a decade.

Prior to investment banking, Retta graduated with a degree in Biological Engineering from Cornell University.

Raised in Ithaca, New York, Retta now resides in New York City with his family and enjoys triathlons, soccer, traveling and serving his community. A devoted husband and father, Retta finds his greatest joy in the love and laughter he shares with his wife and son.