Access the Private Markets. Expand Your Portfolio Potential.
At Gifford Roth, we believe that intelligent diversification goes beyond traditional equities and bonds. For qualified investors, alternative investments – particularly in private equity and emerging companies – offer the potential for superior returns, lower correlation to public markets, and unique access to innovation and value creation.
Through our global network and deep research capabilities, we connect our clients with exclusive private market opportunities, including private equity, private placements, pre-IPO, and initial public offerings (IPOs). These are opportunities not typically available to the general public, but accessible through Gifford Roth.
What Are Alternative Investments?
Alternative investments are asset classes that fall outside traditional, liquid securities like public stocks and bonds. They can include real estate, hedge funds, infrastructure, and commodities. At at Gifford Roth, we focus on private market investments with strong growth potential and meaningful diversification benefits.
We specialize in:
Private Equity
Investments in privately held companies, from early-stage ventures to mature businesses undergoing expansion, restructuring, or succession.
This includes:
- Direct investments in private companies
- Participation in institutional-grade private equity funds
- Co-investment opportunities alongside leading fund managers
Private equity seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation through operational value creation and strategic growth, not just market movement.
Private Placements
Structured offerings of equity or debt made available to a select group of investors, often offering:
- Access to emerging growth companies before public listing
- Potential for attractive risk-adjusted returns
- Greater deal transparency and bespoke structuring
Private placements often involve limited liquidity, but offer investors access to sectors or business models that may be underrepresented in public markets.
Pre-IPO Investments
We offer access to companies preparing to go public, providing exposure to late-stage growth before valuation premiums are priced in. Benefits include:
- Participation in private rounds at institutional terms
- Exposure to high-growth sectors and innovation leaders
- Enhanced upside potential compared to post-IPO entry
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
We also provide select access to IPO allocations, allowing clients to invest at listing – often alongside institutional capital.
Our access is curated, with a focus on:
- Quality offerings with robust fundamentals
- Alignment with long-term growth themes
- Sectors where private capital has already added value
Why Consider Alternative Investments?
Private markets have become an essential component of institutional and ultra-high-net-worth portfolios for good reason. They offer distinct benefits:
- Return enhancement – Private equity, in particular, has historically outperformed public markets over the long term.
- Diversification – Alternatives behave differently from traditional assets, reducing overall portfolio volatility.
- Access to innovation – Many of today’s leading companies generate substantial value while still private.
- Long-term focus – Private market investments reward patient capital, unconstrained by quarterly earnings cycles.
- Structural advantages – Skilled managers can add value through operational improvements, not just market timing.
Of course, alternative investments involve specific risks, including illiquidity, longer holding periods, and higher minimum investments. At Gifford Roth, we help you assess these carefully to determine appropriate allocations.
Exclusive Access Through Gifford Roth
One of the challenges with alternative investments is access. These opportunities are often closed to retail investors and require:
- Substantial capital
- Established investor networks
- Deep due diligence capabilities
- Regulatory qualifications or status (e.g., professional or accredited investor)
At Gifford Roth, we offer privileged access to select opportunities through our relationships with private equity managers, venture capital groups, investment banks, and emerging companies. Many of these investments are invitation-only, and made available to our clients through vetted, discretionary platforms or advisory introductions.
We do not simply list offerings – we curate them. Every opportunity we present has passed through our internal research and due diligence process.
Our Process: Selective, Strategic, Disciplined
- Suitability Analysis – We assess your risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and long-term objectives to determine whether alternatives are an appropriate fit.
- Opportunity Sourcing – We identify exclusive investments through global networks, often in sectors aligned with macroeconomic and innovation trends.
- Due Diligence – Our research analysts review investment theses, underlying financials, management teams, and market context.
- Implementation – We help you subscribe to offerings, coordinate documentation, and ensure regulatory alignment.
- Ongoing Monitoring – For active positions, we track manager reporting, performance updates, and potential exit timelines.
Why Gifford Roth?
Alternative investing requires both discernment and access. At Gifford Roth, we combine both.
- Proprietary access to private markets through trusted relationships
- Rigorous research and due diligence, led by our experienced analysts
- Advisory support and discretion, to align investments with your broader strategy
- Global exposure, with offerings across multiple regions and sectors, not just Japan.
- Full transparency on fees, risks, and structures
We bring the private markets within reach, and help you navigate them wisely.
Explore the Opportunities
Alternative investments are not for everyone, but for those with the right risk profile and long-term horizon, they can play a powerful role in building and preserving wealth.
If you’re ready to explore the private market advantage, we’re ready to guide you.