Meet Black Pine Partners

The Why behind Black Pine Partners

Black Pine Partners is focused on a single company - Reliable Premium Management (RPM).
Henrique transitioned into the CEO role, fully dedicated to continuity and growth for RPM's team and customers.

Entrepreneurial Succession

Henrique is an entrepreneur - and entirely committed to stewarding your legacy. We are not private equity. We think long term and seek sustainable growth.

Flexibility

We can create a flexible acquisition structures.

Culture First

We take the time to get to know the team as people. We are committed to providing employees with opportunities for learning and career growth.

Meet the Entrepreneur

Henrique is the passionate entrepreneur behind Black Pine Partners. He is entirely focused on partnering with a Founder to facilitate their succession planning and unlock a new chapter of long-term growth for their business.

Henrique was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, in a tight knit family. His mother, the daughter of Japanese immigrant laborers, instilled in him the importance of hard work and frugality. His father, the son of a public servant, taught him the power of never giving up.

Fifteen years ago, Henrique came to America seeking the unique opportunities this country offers. He was fortunate to earn a scholarship from an entrepreneur to attend Princeton. After a decade of honing his professional skills, Henrique’s approach to business is deeply influenced by his own experiences of persistence and learning from different cultures, from volunteering in a West African village to starting a venture-backed technology startup in the heart of Silicon Valley.
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Having lived through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, Henrique understands the relentless dedication, long nights, and tough decisions required to succeed. His breadth of experiences have taught him the value of adaptability, humility and a genuine appreciation for learning from people from all walks of life. These values drive him to connect with small business owners, on a mission to hear their stories and explore how he can help ensure their legacy thrives.

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Meet the family

Henrique is married to his college sweetheart, Maura, an Oregon-native with Irish roots. They married in 2023 in Mexico, somewhat halfway between Oregon and Brazil. They moved to Saint Cloud, MN, where they are happily settling into the cold winters with their rescue pup, Millie. In his free time, Henrique trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (another love he discovered in college) and follows his wife in her passion for the outdoors (though camping is still a no-go).

Meet the Partners

Black Pine Partners is backed by investors with decades of experience managing and growing companies. Henrique will be solely dedicated to your business, and will receive close support from the Partners.