Alberto Riva

Alberto Riva is a Principal at Permira, a global investment firm focused on private equity. He specializes in identifying and managing investment opportunities within the Technology sector. His notable contributions include working on transactions involving companies such as Arcaplanet, Carta, Clearwater Analytics, GoCardless, and Lytx.1

Education and Career Background

Alberto holds a degree in Business Administration from Bocconi University in Italy and an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.1 He began his career in the M&A team at Rothschild, where he worked for three years before moving to Avio Aero (a General Electric company) for another three years, focusing on strategy and business development.12

He joined Permira in 2015, initially working in the Milan office before relocating to Menlo Park from 2017 to 2020, and then to London.1 In addition to his investment role, Alberto leads Permira’s social impact partnership with Food for Soul, a charity associated with the Permira Foundation.1

Current Role

As a Principal at Permira, Alberto is involved in high-level investment decisions and strategy development, leveraging his extensive experience in both private equity and corporate sectors. His expertise in technology investments positions him as a key player in shaping the firm’s portfolio in this rapidly evolving area.12