Riveron, backed by Kohlberg, has announced a strategic investment and growth partnership with Chicago-based AI and data firm Cuesta Partners, marking a significant move to expand into AI-driven advisory services. The collaboration aims to modernize the Office of the CFO by combining Riveron’s financial and operational expertise with Cuesta’s AI-native technology capabilities, delivering integrated solutions that enhance performance and embed automation across enterprise functions. Cuesta founders Tom Derhake, Riley Scott, and Chris Steiner will retain significant ownership and continue leading the firm.
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“Cuesta was built to help companies move beyond AI experimentation to real, measurable impact,” said Riley Scott, Co-Founder of Cuesta Partners. Riveron CEO Sam Shaw added, “By aligning our talented teams, we are creating a new lane in the market that better serves CFOs, private equity firms, and their portfolio companies.” The partnership positions both firms to provide middle-market clients with scalable, data-centric insights designed to drive operational resilience, financial agility, and long-term value creation in an increasingly AI-native business landscape.
