Riva

What Riva does

Riva (RIVA S.A.I.I.C.F.A.) is a privately held Argentine general contractor and real estate developer headquartered in Buenos Aires, founded in 1968 as the continuation of a construction lineage dating to 1926. The company executes medium- and large-scale construction projects with high technical complexity across five verticals: residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure. Its service stack spans construction, project management (gerenciamiento), technical assistance, construction supervision (control de obra), preventive and corrective maintenance, and own real estate development (desarrollos inmobiliarios) marketed under named projects such as Solares San Isidro, La Mora, and Libertador 3172.

Technically, Riva's core competency lies in reinforced concrete structures, structural steel, and specialized infrastructure (airports, hospitals, stadiums, industrial plants, heritage restoration), delivered under a certified Integrated Management System covering ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environmental), 45001 (occupational health and safety, certified in Argentina and Peru), 50001 (energy), 55001 (asset management), and 37001 (anti-bribery, certified in Peru). Operations are based at Suipacha 1067 in Buenos Aires and extend internationally through documented projects in Panama.

The business operates two revenue streams: (1) construction contracting as principal contractor for private enterprises and government agencies, with pricing structured per project milestones under tendered and direct RFP contracts, and (2) real estate development sales of own projects to investors and end buyers. The customer base spans Argentine federal and provincial governments, airports (Aeropuertos Argentina 2000), major banks (Banco Nación, Banco Ciudad, Banco Provincia, Banco Hipotecario), oil & gas majors (YPF/Y-TEC, Techint/Tecpetrol/Tenaris, Shell, Esso, Petrobras, RAIZEN, Repsol), retail (Carrefour, Coto), hospitality (Palacio Duhau Hyatt, Sheraton), and cultural/heritage clients (Teatro Colón restoration). Headcount is reported in the 1,001–5,000 range; financial figures (revenue, funding, valuation) are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Riva

Legal name

RIVA S.A.I.I.C.F.A.

Website

https://riva.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Riva is a privately held Argentine general contractor and real estate developer founded in 1968, executing medium- and large-scale residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects under a full ISO-certified management system for government, enterprise, and own-development clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracting: Riva serves as general contractor executing construction projects for private and public clients. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Payments are structured per project milestones.
2. Real Estate Development: Riva develops and sells its own real estate projects including residential complexes. Revenue comes from property sales to investors and end buyers at various stages (pre-sale, construction, completed).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Riva is a general contractor and real estate developer executing medium- and large-scale construction projects of high technical complexity across residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure segments in Argentina. Its integrated service offering spans construction, project management (gerenciamiento), technical assistance, construction supervision (control de obra), and maintenance, alongside its own real estate developments (desarrollos inmobiliarios) sold to investors and buyers at pre-sale, construction, and completion stages. Operations are governed by a multi-ISO certified Integrated Management System.

Product overview

Riva is a construction company with over 50 years of experience offering integrated construction services in Argentina and Latin America. Its portfolio comprises five core areas: (1) Construcción (construction services for residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects), (2) Gerenciamiento (project management), (3) Asistencia Técnica (technical assistance), (4) Control de Obra (construction supervision), and (5) Desarrollos Inmobiliarios (real estate development). The company operates as both a general contractor and developer, executing private, public, and own development projects under a certified ISO management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construcción (Construction) Construction services for medium- and large-scale residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects of high technical complexity, delivered as principal contractor since the 1970s.
• Gerenciamiento (Project Management) Comprehensive project management services designed to achieve efficient results across construction engagements.
• Asistencia Técnica (Technical Assistance) Professional technical support and experience provided from project inception through execution.
• Control de Obra (Construction Supervision) Continuous supervision of construction works with demanding quality standards and internal audits.
• Mantenimiento (Maintenance) Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance systems for buildings, including upgrades and ongoing facility upkeep.
• Desarrollos Inmobiliarios (Real Estate Development) Real estate development services covering own developments and solutions for developers, landowners, investors, and buyers, with property sales at pre-sale, construction, and completion stages.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Andrade Gutierrez: One of Brazil's largest engineering and construction groups with active operations across Latin America; comparable to Riva in delivering large industrial, public, and infrastructure projects, though primarily serving Brazilian/regional rather than Argentine markets.

Direct peers

• DYCASA: Argentine construction company focused on infrastructure and hydraulic works; comparable to Riva's infrastructure segment and competes for similar public-sector tenders in Argentina.
• MILICIC (formerly IECSA after restructuring): Argentine general contractor delivering industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects; directly comparable to Riva in scale, Argentine-centric footprint, and EPC-style industrial delivery.
• Corporación América (Heliport / Eurnekian group): Argentine-led infrastructure, concessions, and airport operator; an adjacent peer overlapping with Riva in airport and public infrastructure construction (Riva's Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 projects vs. Corporación América's concession portfolio).
• Techint Ingeniería y Construcción: Argentina-based engineering and construction arm of the Techint Group; directly competes with Riva on large-scale industrial, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects (e.g., Riva built Techint's Neuquén corporate complex), sharing the same core-contractor business model and end-market exposure.
• Benito Roggio e Hijos: Major Argentine construction group operating across infrastructure, civil works, and concessions; directly comparable to Riva in project scale, public-tender focus, and Argentine/regional footprint.
• José Cartellone Construcciones Civiles: Long-standing Argentine general contractor with a similar 50+ year portfolio of highways, dams, tunnels, and buildings; directly competes for the same complex civil works and infrastructure tenders that Riva pursues.

Others

• TGLT (Riva client and adjacent Argentine developer/builder): Argentine real estate developer that appears in Riva's client list; comparable as an adjacent Argentine construction/development counterpart combining property development with build capability.

Broad incumbents

• Acciona Construcción: Global infrastructure and construction incumbent with significant Latin American operations; competes with Riva-style contractors on large public infrastructure tenders but as part of a diversified renewables-and-infrastructure parent.
• Sacyr Construcción: Spanish global construction and concessions group with a substantial Latin American infrastructure portfolio; comparable to Riva in P3 concessions and large infrastructure delivery but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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