Creating Value for Business Owners By Investment Partnership
Empowering purposeful growth and enduring legacy
Empowering purposeful growth and enduring legacy
At Ripple Trail Investors, we invest in exceptional companies ready for their next chapter of growth. We focus on profitable, founder-owned businesses where our capital, experience, and partnership can make a lasting impact.
We partner with businesses that have a track record of performance and clear opportunities for growth. We value strong fundamentals and a scalable model more than flashy headlines.
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We specialize in being the first outside equity partner. Whether you’re seeking partial liquidity or looking to accelerate growth, we provide capital and resources to grow the business without exerting control.
We invest alongside owners who believe in their business and want to stay involved. We encourage equity rollovers and ensure incentives are aligned for the next phase of success.
We look for companies that deliver meaningful value to customers, employees, and communities - businesses with a purpose, a loyal customer base, and room to grow.
Strong leadership, a history of execution, and a culture of accountability matter. We partner with teams who’ve already built something special—and are ready to go further.
David Goldberg is a seasoned investor and trusted partner to business owners, with over 20 years of experience backing and growing entrepreneurial companies. He has built a career investing in profitable, growth-oriented businesses across healthcare, manufacturing, and technology-enabled services—sectors where long-term value is created through operational excellence and strong partnerships.
Before founding Ripple Trail Investors, David was a Managing Director at Endeavour Capital, where he led the firm’s healthcare investment strategy. He worked closely with founders and leadership teams to scale companies through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and team development. His collaborative, patient approach has helped management teams expand their businesses while preserving culture and legacy.
David has served on the boards of several high-performing, founder-led companies, including ATL Technology (global medtech manufacturing), Equality Health (value-based care platform), Point B (consulting), Fi Holdings (electro-mechanical manufacturing), PK Global (technology services) and Zoom+ (on-demand primary and urgent care). His experience spans companies that serve leading OEMs, payors, and enterprises, with a focus on mission-driven teams delivering measurable value to their customers.
Earlier in his career, David held investment roles at DW Healthcare Partners and Comerica Bank’s healthcare and technology group. He holds an MBA with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Finance from the University of Washington.
David lives in Seattle with his wife and three children. He founded Ripple Trail Investors to be a thoughtful capital partner for owners who care about their company’s next chapter—and want a partner who will roll up their sleeves and build for the long term.
Have a question about how Ripple Trail Investors can help your business grow?
Send us a message at connect@rippletrailinvestors.com.
Based in Seattle, Washington
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