Venture

Find visionary leaders for early-stage growth

Early-stage companies face unique challenges during rapid growth. From concept to product market fit to IPO, we’ve placed more foundational and visionary technical leaders in Seed to Growth stages across pioneering companies than any other executive search firm. We connect you with leaders who will shape the future of your business and guide every transition.

Hear from our Venture partners

“Riviera Partners is a trusted partner for Polaris Partners portfolio companies, consistently placing high-impact tech executives who have driven success in our companies. Their unparalleled access to top talent and deep industry knowledge set them apart as a key partner in our portfolio growth strategy.”

– Gary Swart, General Partner

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“Riviera is my go-to partner for finding and placing the highest caliber technical leadership. Their smart, strategic approach and commitment to understanding the unique needs of our portfolio companies have played a pivotal role in building out product and engineering teams that scale.”

– Mike Volpi, Partner

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“Riviera Partners’ ability to identify and place high-caliber technical leadership is unmatched. Their strategic approach and commitment to excellence have been pivotal in our companies’ scaling efforts.”

Steve Vasallo, General Partner

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What our clients say

“I want to express my sincere thanks to Riviera Partners for their outstanding support during our recent CTO search. We’ve successfully concluded the process and secured our top choice for the role. Riviera Partners demonstrated exceptional expertise and dedication throughout the search. Their team was detailed, communicated effectively, and truly advocated for the candidate we were seeking. The entire experience was top-notch, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Riviera Partners and would definitely work with them again in the future.”

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Placement highlights

Company: Faire
Headquarters:
San Francisco, CA
Stage: Series E
Sector: eCommerce & Marketplace
Placement: CTO
Company description: Empowering brands and retailers to strengthen the unique character of local communities.

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