The deal expands CrossBoundary’s capabilities in global private markets and deepens its capacity to generate original research and insights on underserved markets.

Since its founding in 2016, Portico has worked with entrepreneurs and investors in complex markets facing capital scarcity — whether by geography (e.g., Africa) or vertical (e.g., life sciences). It has advised private equity and venture capital firms stewarding more than $11 billion in assets, and investors on transactions exceeding $650 million in value. Its clients range from early-stage startups and first-time funds to established franchises on their seventh fund vehicle. The firm has extensive experience in financial technology, life sciences, energy, telecoms, and digital assets.

In addition to its client work, Portico built a reputation for genuinely independent research and analysis on global private markets. It also engaged audiences in more than 60 countries with the Portico Podcast.

Under the agreement, Portico’s Founder & Managing Director, Michael Casey, is assuming a leadership role within CrossBoundary as the Group’s first Director of Strategic Engagement. Mike will focus on generating thought leadership content, providing high-end services to the firm’s clients, and advising on the development of CrossBoundary’s investment products and strategies.

Michael Casey, Founder of Portico, commented: “I have long admired the vision, courage, and grit of the team at CrossBoundary, as well as their resolute commitment to the mission of channeling capital to markets where it is scarce. The team pioneered the model of investment facilitation, which is steadily building up a pipeline of investable companies and assets in growth markets, and its innovative efforts with CrossBoundary Energy are accelerating the adoption of renewables — simultaneously addressing the urgent challenge of climate change while empowering businesses and individuals with clean, affordable power. The team has built a strong, extensible platform for growth, and the firm is ideally positioned to become the premier partner to companies, investors, and sovereigns active in growth markets.”

Jake Cusack, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the CrossBoundary Group, said: “We’ve known Mike since the inception of CrossBoundary over a decade ago. We have long admired his insights and clear thinking on emerging markets. He has been prescient in the early identification of macro, sectoral, and asset class trends that shape our world. After several years of working more closely with Portico, it was a natural next step to fully bring together the partnership.”