About Tribus

Welcome to Tribus, a boutique mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in the sale of small to lower middle-market businesses. At Tribus, we combine over a decade of experience in M&A with our personal ventures in business ownership and operations. This unique blend of professional expertise and entrepreneurial spirit equips us with a deep understanding of market dynamics, enabling precise valuations and effective negotiation strategies.

Our Team

Meet our founders, Marco Rivero and Alex Alvarez, whose diverse backgrounds and shared passion for entrepreneurship drive the success of our firm.

Marco Rivero
Marco Rivero is a seasoned M&A advisor with a significant tenure at Ball Corporation, a Fortune 300 company, where he executed buy-side and sell-side transactions ranging from $30 million to $700 million. His strategic role in corporate development allowed him to work closely with C-suite executives, identifying and fostering new growth opportunities through acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Marco’s entrepreneurial journey is marked by his involvement in launching a startup beverage brand with Hollywood celebrity Jason Momoa, which found its way into major retailers like Whole Foods and Sprouts Farmers Market. Additionally, he and his wife run a successful event rental business in Denver. Marco holds a master’s degree in accounting from Colorado State University and a bachelor’s in business administration with minors in French and German. Outside the office, Marco treasures international travel and family time with his wife and two young children.

Alex Alvarez
Alex Alvarez is an accomplished entrepreneur with a robust background in real estate, finance, and small business management. With a family legacy of entrepreneurship, Alex has propelled his ventures to achieve over $30 million in sales and has invested in a substantial real estate portfolio across multiple states. His holistic approach to business is influenced by a blend of solid financial education, and hands-on experience purchasing and selling his own small businesses, enabling him to support many individuals in achieving their business aspirations. Alex is also an active community member, living with his family on a serene farm where they enjoy rural life and agricultural pursuits. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, enhanced by multiple professional certifications.

Our Philosophy
At Tribus, we understand that selling your business is a monumental decision. That’s why we approach each transaction with a strategic, tailored methodology. Our firsthand experience as business owners and our technical expertise in M&A provides us with the insight needed to guide you through the complexities of the selling process, ensuring a smooth and successful transition.

Choose Tribus
Entrust your business sale to Tribus for a partnership defined by integrity, diligence, and a commitment to achieving your objectives with the utmost confidence.

Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.

• Masters of Accountancy, Financial Accounting and Audit. - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting. - Training The Street Certification- Financial Modeling, Comps Analysis, Merger Consequences Analysis, and Leveraged Buyout Analysis. - Licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker with Extensive commercial Property Sales Experience