RAF Industries and RAF Ventures are privately held, Philadelphia-based investment firms and make up The RAF Companies. RAF Industries acquires and operates a diversified group of middle market manufacturing companies located throughout the United States. The company s acquisition focus is on giftware and promotional products, industrial products and building and D-I-Y products. RAF Ventures invests in early-stage companies with unique niche products. The company identifies other companies' driving forces such as products, business philosophies and corporate identities. Then it helps them to achieve substantial growth by providing business experience, consistency in management and new perspectives. RAF's ultimate goal is to assist with the development of world-class companies. Headquartered in Jenkintown, Pa., RAF Industries employs nearly 15 people.