The Asia Group lands private equity investment from RLH Equity Partners

The Asia Group, an international advisory firm focused on the Indo-Pacific region, has roped in an investment from RLH Equity Partners, a US mid-market private equity investor.
Established in 2013, The Asia Group (TAG) is an advisory firm operating at the intersection of geopolitics, public policy, and business. The company helps corporations and investors enter the Asian market, and with navigating the risks and complexities of both established and emerging Asian markets.
The Asia Group serves its clients from 8 offices in the region, although the firm is formally headquartered in Washington DC.
With the funds made available by RLH Equity Partners, The Asia Group will be able to accelerate its growth, said Nirav Patel, the company’s CEO and co-Founder. “The partnership with RLH Equity Partners enables us to accelerate investments in world-class talent, geographic reach, and key functional capabilities. With their proven track record, we are poised to define and capture the future of the geopolitical consulting industry.”
The Asia Group will also be able to invest in its digital offerings, with its delivery model already integrating consulting with a SaaS platform and AI-powered tools to ensure clients receive real-time insights tailored to the rapidly evolving regional and global landscapes.
Kevin Cantrell, Managing Director at RLH Equity Partners, commented on the deal: “The Asia Group’s unique global-local orientation and tech-enabled approach make it the go-to advisor for navigating the most critical geographies in the APAC region. We are confident that The Asia Group is exceptionally well-positioned to continue its formidable growth trajectory.”
Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Earlier in 2024, RLH Equity Partners also invested in Red Clay Consulting, an American IT consulting and implementation firm specialised in Oracle technology.