The Gracia Group, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the International Trade Administration, and U.S. Embassies throughout the region, led Private Equity and Real Estate Trade Missions of American managers to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, and Oman, where they meet senior decision-makers at sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other institutions, and family offices.

Dinner at Private Home Outside Riyadh
Our delegation was invited to spend an evening with a local business leader and many of his friends.

US Ambassador Sievers Opens the Mission in Oman
Trade Mission Hosted 20+ Omani LPs
After One-on-Ones, We Engage in Roundtable Discussions

Connections Made on Missions are Meant to Last Years
Mission Leader Chad Gracia & Maya Najm (US Embassy) During Coffee Break
Lunch Provides More Networking Opportunities

After a Busy Week, Our Delegation Relaxed to Debrief over Cocktails

We Provide a Few Free Hours for Sightseeing

Ambassador Greta Holtz Welcomed our U.S. Delegation to Her Home in Oman in 2014

Gracia welcoming U.S. Delegates at Ambassador's Residence, Riyadh

U.S. Delegates Enjoy Poolside Briefing at Ambassador's Residence

Missions Begin with Coffee & Conversation with LP Decision-Makers

Tim Lenderking, Charge d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy Welcomes Guests

After Embassy Introductions, Delegates Discuss

One-on-One Discussions with Sovereign Wealth Fund Decision-Makers

Family Offices and Large Institutions are Represented

Managers Start Conversations that Can Lead to Long Partnerships

Lunch Provides Further Opportunities for Relationship-Building

Embassy Staff Mingle & Make Introductions in Abu Dhabi
At the home of US Ambassador Sievers

All of Abu Dhabi's SWFs & Family Offices Have Been Represented

Break-Out Rooms Provide 1-on-1 Time
Discussions with Kuwaiti Investors
Women are Always Represented on both GP & LP Side
Some Delegates Provide Electronic Presentations
U.S. Embassy Officials Making Personal Introductions
1-on-1 Talks are a Cornerstone of the Missions
Kuwaiti Sovereign Funds and Family Offices Join

Omani Sovereign Funds, Institutions & Family Offices are Represented

Private Equity, Real Estate, and VC Managers Discuss Their Firms

U.S. Delegates Meet with Dozens of Omani Investors

U.S. Commerce Dept Private Equity Trade Mission to Oman

Lunch Provides Further Opportunities for Conversation
US Delegates Meet All Local LPs

US Delegates Between Meetings

Ambassador Sievers Opened His Home to Our GP & LP Delegation

Press Coverage Brings in Additional Follow on Inquiries to GPs
Press Coverage
Local Press

GPs Introduced to Nearly 100 LPs in GCC