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Riverwood Capital

Menlo Park · Growth–Late Stage · 44 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Riverwood Capital invests in proven technology and technology-enabled businesses with large market opportunities and demonstrated business models that can accelerate growth with capital and operational support. The firm emphasizes scalability, profitable growth, strong culture, and effective teamwork, leveraging decades of technology, operations, and investing experience. Riverwood structures minority or control deals and builds long-term partnerships across North America, Latin America, and select emerging markets, focusing on helping companies navigate strategic inflection points through its proprietary Scalability Playbook and advisor network.

Invests inSector AgnosticMenlo Park

Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
Check
$25M – $250M
HQ
Menlo Park, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Founded
2008
AUM
$6.2B
Tracked investments
39

Team · 44 people

from the firm's website
Francisco Alvarez-Demalde· Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Francisco Alvarez-Demalde· Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Alex Chetkowski· Associate
Alex Porto· Partner
Anant Goel· Vice President
Caitlin Mitchell· Senior Director
Chris Varelas· Co-founding Partner
Emily Rohrbach· Senior Associate
Eric Ma· Principal
Eric Sutton· Vice President of Finance
Fabio Oliveira· Vice President
Federico Storani· Executive Director
Felipe Fagundes· Vice President
Francisco Alvarez-Demalde· Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Gustavo Pinheiro· Principal
Harish Belur· Partner
Ignacio Ortiz· Analyst Consultant
Jeff Parks· Co-Founder, Managing Partner
João Dallari· Associate
Joaquim Lima· Partner
Joe De Pinho· Partner
John Yang· Vice President
Joseline Avendano· Vice President
Keith Janosky· Chief Financial Officer; Managing Director, Investor Relations
Khulan LeBoeuf· Director
Lara Phillips· Vice President
Leonardo Ungaro· Data Science Manager Consultant
Lisa Wong· Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel
Lucas Vassalo· Senior Associate
Luciana Miccelli· Marketing & Communications Consultant
Mac Hofeditz· Managing Director, Capital Formation
Mariana Strficek· Analyst Consultant
Martina Valotta· Marketing & Communications Consultant
Matt Harper· Vice President
Oliverio Perelis· Investor Relations Consultant
Osvaldo Norte· Legal & Compliance Consultant
Rob Needham· Senior Associate
Romulo Padilla· Associate
Scott Ransenberg· Co-Head of Riverwood Growth Credit, Partner
Shant Sood· Co-Head of Riverwood Growth Credit
Shriya Parepally· Associate
Tom Smach· Co-founding Partner
Vizay Kotikalapudi· Principal

What they invest in

from 10 of 39 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5SaaS ×4Cybersecurity ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2HR Tech ×2Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1

HQs:United States×5Brazil×1Chile×1United Kingdom×1

Investments · 39 tracked

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AppZenappzen.comin✓ verified

AppZen provides AI-powered finance software that automates invoice processing, expense auditing, and spend-to-pay workflows for enterprise finance teams. The platform uses machine learning to detect errors, fraud, and compliance issues while providing real-time financial insights.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech<UNKNOWN>

Anant Kale(Co-Founder & CEO)Kunal Verma(Co-Founder & CTO)

One Modelonemodel.coin✓ verified

One Model provides a platform for HR teams to extract, analyze, and visualize workforce data through explainable AI and analytics tools. The company serves large organizations seeking to unlock insights from complex HR data.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Antonio, US

Chris Butler(Co-Founder, CEO)David Wilson(Co-Founder, COO)Matthew Wilton(Co-Founder, CTO)

SecurityScorecardsecurityscorecard.comin𝕏✓ verified

SecurityScorecard provides third-party risk management (TPRM) software using AI to help organizations identify, monitor, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across their supply chain and vendor networks. The platform serves enterprises managing extended supply chain security risks.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Aegion
AgendaProagendapro.comin𝕏

AgendaPro is an appointment scheduling and business management software for salons, spas, and wellness clinics. The platform offers appointment booking, customer relationship management, inventory control, payment processing, and marketing tools designed to help beauty and wellness businesses grow.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSantiago, CL

Julio Guzman(Founder)inSebastian Hevia(Founder)inNicolás Rossi(Founder)inMatias Ulloa(Founder)in

AMBA
Ambac Financial Group
BlackBerry
BTRS
Degreeddegreed.comin𝕏

Degreed provides an enterprise learning experience platform that helps organizations collect, understand, and develop workforce skills through AI-driven learning experiences. The platform serves enterprises seeking to build a skilled, adaptable workforce through integrated learning resources and talent development.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

David Blake(CEO)Eric Sharp

Druvadruva.com

Druva provides a cloud-native data backup and security platform that protects data and workloads across multiple environments. The solution offers backup, recovery, encryption, and threat detection capabilities for enterprises seeking comprehensive data resilience.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & Infrastructure

Edenred
FORG
Forgepoint Capital
GLOB
Global Payments
GoPro
GPRO
KIND
KIND (NYSE: KIND)
Kind Snacks
NETS
Netstreit
NTNX
Nutanix
ON Semiconductor
Pandora
Segurasejasegura.com.br

Segura provides AI-powered infrastructure that connects insurance brokers with insurers, helping brokers manage sales and operations more efficiently. The platform serves over 3,000 insurance brokers in Brazil and is free for brokers, with insurance companies as paying partners.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaSSão Paulo, BR

Segurasegura-water.comin

Segura manufactures portable electrochemical sensors for detecting lead, copper, cadmium, and zinc in drinking water at parts-per-billion concentrations in under five minutes, serving water utilities, environmental consultancies, and field teams globally. The platform replaces traditional lab-based testing with on-site analysis and cloud-connected compliance reporting.

CleantechClimate TechLondon, GB

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SOFI
Stewart Title
TOTVS
Urban SDKurbansdk.comin

Urban SDK provides geospatial AI technology for public sector organizations, particularly city governments and transportation agencies, to support data-driven decision-making for urban planning and traffic analytics. The company serves North American municipalities with solutions for traffic prediction, congestion analysis, and mobility optimization.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechMobility & TransportationAtlantic Beach, US

Vacasavacasa.comin𝕏

Vacasa is a vacation rental marketplace and property management platform that connects homeowners with guests seeking short-term and long-term vacation accommodations. The company offers property management services, handles booking and guest support, and operates across multiple regions in the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica.

MarketplacesPropTech

VCSA
VCSA (NASDAQ: VCSA)
Vimeo
VTEX

Grand Cayman

VTEX (NYSE: VTEX)

Board seats · per SEC filings · 2

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Ship Hero, LLCSEC filing

$10.4M raise · filed Nov 2022 · via Francisco Alvarez-Demalde

Gather Parent, LLCSEC filing

$271.6M raise · filed Mar 2021 · via Francisco Alvarez-Demalde

Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Riverwood Capital invest at?
Riverwood Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Riverwood Capital's typical check size?
Riverwood Capital typically writes checks of $25M – $250M.
What sectors does Riverwood Capital focus on?
Riverwood Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Riverwood Capital located?
Riverwood Capital is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
Does Riverwood Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Riverwood Capital leads investment rounds.

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