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Financial ServicesOhio, United States51-200 Employees
Walnut Ridge is a private investment firm based in Cleveland, Ohio, formed by the Kanfer family, who are the founders and operators of GOJO Industries, the maker of PURELL brand solutions. The firm operates within the financial services sector and pursues control investments in lower middle‑market companies. It partners with founders and management teams to pursue sustainable, long‑term value, support profitable growth, and enhance a legacy aligned with purpose. Walnut Ridge targets opportunities across business services, value‑add distribution, specialty manufacturing, and healthcare products and services. It provides the partnership, capital, access, and resources needed for teams to grow and thrive. In addition to its core investment activity, the firm is connected to the Kanfer family’s broader business and philanthropic endeavors.