Rlh Equity Partners, a leading private equity firm, has announced a strategic investment in The Asia Group (TAG), a Washington, D.C.-headquartered geopolitical consulting firm with a significant presence across eight key markets in Asia. This partnership signals a major move to enhance TAG’s capabilities and expand its reach in the rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific region.
The Asia Group distinguishes itself through its deep understanding of the Indo-Pacific landscape, leveraging regional connectivity and advanced technology to achieve client success. Operating across major Asian economies and emerging Southeast Asian and Pacific markets, TAG offers unparalleled expertise in navigating the complexities of this diverse region.
TAG’s leadership team brings together an exceptional mix of private and public sector experience, with backgrounds spanning organizations such as the White House National Security Council, US Departments of State and Defense, and leading global corporations like BMW Group, Meta, and Goldman Sachs. This unique blend of perspectives allows TAG to provide clients with comprehensive and nuanced geopolitical advice.
Nirav Patel, CEO and co-Founder of TAG, emphasized the significance of this new partnership: “The collaboration with RLH Equity Partners empowers TAG to accelerate investments in top-tier talent, broaden our geographic footprint, and strengthen essential functional capabilities. RLH’s demonstrated success in combining a personalized approach with cutting-edge technology makes them the ideal partner to help TAG define the future of the geopolitical consulting industry.”
TAG’s innovative service delivery model is a key differentiator, integrating high-touch, expert consulting with an artificial intelligence (AI) layer and an AI-powered SaaS platform. This approach ensures clients receive timely, data-driven insights and customized solutions crucial for navigating today’s dynamic global and regional environments.
Kevin Cantrell, Managing Director at RLH Equity Partners, along with Paul Fortin, Vice President, jointly commented on the investment: “TAG’s core competencies are perfectly aligned to address the significant growth opportunities and intricate operating challenges faced by Fortune 500 companies throughout Asia. Their unique combination of global perspective with local expertise, enhanced by a technology-driven approach, positions them as the premier advisor for businesses navigating critical regions within APAC. We are highly confident in TAG’s ability to maintain its impressive growth trajectory with the support of RLH Equity Partners.”
About RLH Equity Partners
RLH Equity Partners is known for investing in passionate entrepreneurs leading high-growth, knowledge-based B2B enterprises. The firm focuses on companies demonstrating unique market positioning and benefiting from macro trends in technology, healthcare, and regulatory landscapes. RLH’s portfolio typically includes companies offering specialized consulting, engineering, and professional services with annual revenues ranging from $25 million to $150 million at the time of investment.
With a history spanning over 40 years of successful investments, RLH Equity Partners provides more than just capital. They offer strategic and operational guidance to portfolio companies, helping them manage the complexities of scaling and rapid expansion. RLH currently manages over $1 billion in assets and is actively seeking new investment opportunities. Their commitment to fostering market-leading enterprises makes them a valuable partner for companies like The Asia Group looking to achieve significant growth and impact.
For further information, please reach out to:
Jessica Bramwell
Director of Communications
RLH Equity Partners
949-428-2205
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