Arete Partners

Riviera Partners creates Riviera Ventures through the acquisition of Arete Partners. The move answers the growing demand for technology leadership in early-stage startups. Arete (/’ærəti’/; Greek: aρετή): The Act of Living Up To One’s Full Potential The executive search firm for VP, Head Of, & Director talent at VC-backed startups. The DNA of leadership talent that can propel an early-stage company is like no other, and is finite. Successfully anticipating how an emerging executive and an accelerating company will grow together is pivotal to the long-term trajectory of both. Our sole focus is on emerging executives for early-stage companies, which necessitates identifying those who can execute with excellence on the current state, while leading and building the future state. Leaders work with us in their pursuit of growth. Through our people-first, consultative approach we offer guidance on career paths, organizational structures, compensation data, and access to our vast, curated network.