RLH Equity Partners announced its investment in The Asia Group (TAG), the premier consultancy to global businesses operating across the Indo-Pacific region. TAG empowers global corporations and investors to compete across Asia more effectively by seizing opportunities and managing risks at the intersection of geopolitics, public policy, and business.

With headquarters in Washington, D.C., and a presence in eight markets across Asia, TAG leverages its unparalleled knowledge, deep regional connectivity, and cutting-edge technology to deliver client success across the Indo-Pacific – from the major economies throughout South and Northeast Asia to emerging markets across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

The management team brings a unique blend of private and public sector experience at the likes of the White House’s National Security Council, US Departments of State and Defense, India and Australian Governments, BMW Group, Meta, Goldman Sachs, and many more leading global organizations. Nirav Patel, CEO and co-Founder of TAG, commented: “The partnership with RLH enables TAG to accelerate investments in world-class talent, geographic reach, and key functional capabilities. With RLH’s proven track record of combining high touch with high tech, TAG is poised to define and capture the future of the geopolitical consulting industry.”

Kevin Cantrell, Managing Director at RLH Equity Partners, and Paul Fortin, Vice President, commented on the partnership: “TAG’s core capabilities align to address the dynamic growth opportunities and nuanced operating conditions Fortune 500 companies encounter across Asia. The Company’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 TAG is exceptionally well-positioned to continue its formidable growth trajectory.”