Who We Are
Circuit Partners is a buy-side M&A advisory firm based in Los Angeles, exclusively focused on the IT Services and Software sectors. Our experience as investment professionals allows us to take a differentiated approach to our work and to provide advice that goes beyond deal origination.
Our clients include mega-funds, middle-market investors, and sophisticated independent sponsors. Our clients value our sector expertise as well as our ability to provide advice and market insights that help shape their M&A strategy.
Rene Biller
Managing Director
Prior to Circuit, Rene was a private equity investor with Ambina Partners and Celerity Partners, responsible for originating and executing investments in the broader technology space. Before becoming an investment professional, Rene worked for multiple investor-backed technology companies, involved in product and business development. Furthermore, he grew up in a family business that was manufacturing electrical components for industrial applications.
Rene received an M.Sc. in Management from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management and an MBA from Tulane University.
Outside of work, Rene is an avid road and mountain biker.
Ciro Riccardi
Director
Ciro manages Circuit Partners’ client engagements across Software and IT Services.
Prior to Circuit, Ciro was a private equity investor at Arrowroot Capital Management, responsible for originating, structuring, executing, and monitoring investments in the Enterprise Software sector. Previously, Ciro was a software-focused investment banker at AGC Partners.
Ciro received a B.A. from Dartmouth College, where he was Ivy Rookie of the Year and co-captain of the Ivy League Championship-winning tennis team.
Outside of work, Ciro is still a competitive tennis player as well as a marathon runner and swimmer.