CHICAGO, March 03, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Riveron, a leading national business advisory firm backed by Kohlberg, today announced a strategic investment and growth partnership with Cuesta Partners (“Cuesta”), a Chicago-based AI & Data technology firm. The partnership combines Riveron’s deep financial expertise with Cuesta’s AI, data, and technology services to modernize the Office of the CFO, maximizing its effectiveness by transforming core business operations through integrated AI-native solutions.

Cuesta founders Tom Derhake, Riley Scott, and Chris Steiner will retain significant ownership in and continue to lead Cuesta through its next phase of rapid growth.

Strategic Partnership to Establish AI and Data at the…