Overview

Founded in 1990, International Alliance Associates, Limited (IAA) is a US-based specialized boutique private equity placement agent and cross-border strategic advisory firm with offices in New York, Riyadh and Bejing. Our core businesses focus on raising capital for socially and environmentally responsible investments as well as facilitating accelerated market entry as a strategic partner to companies attempting to penetrate the “barriers to entry” in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, specifically Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. IAA provides customized solutions to companies seeking assistance in identifying the most appropriate local partners in the GCC countries.

IAA has a formidable record of placing hundreds of millions of dollars in private equity, hedge fund, insurance and real estate investments in this region. Our innovative, cost-effective solutions provide clients with a competitive edge and enhance their operational effectiveness, trans-cultural congruence and experience. Our local market knowledge, navigational expertise and strategic partnerships are winning solutions for scaling businesses into the GCC countries, minimizing years of potential “downtime” and costly errors. We have excellent distribution capabilities throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, having successfully represented General Partners (GPs) in raising several billion USD since 1996. We offer ancillary services to GPs including investor relations, vetting potential strategic partners and investors through the final diligence and closing process.

In conclusion, the methodology applied by IAA reflects professional excellence, industry expertise and client commitment. The nature of every transaction is highly complex and unique. As such, IAA is engaged in analyzing client objectives and making recommendations, where needed, in order to improve the potential for success.