InvestBank

What InvestBank does

InvestBank Corp. (formerly Reliance Partners, Inc., 2003–2015) is a privately held Delaware-incorporated global investment bank headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a contracted office in San Diego, California and a registered address in Newark, Delaware. Founded in 2003 and operating through its wholly owned subsidiary IBC Limited (Nevada), the firm delivers investment banking advisory and capital arrangement services to two principal client sets: sovereign and sub-sovereign government entities, and international and domestic corporations across all major industry sectors (with stated sector coverage spanning business services, consumer/retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrials, infrastructure, manufacturing, media/communications, real estate, technology, and transportation).

The firm's service platform is organized around seven lines: Sovereign Advisory, Capital Arrangement and Structured Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Principal Investments, Strategic and Corporate Advisory Services, Corporate Restructuring, and ESG Advisory. It does not sell software, licenses, or subscriptions — its "technology" is a globally distributed advisor network spanning North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, backed by relationships to a broad institutional capital base (private equity, private credit, hedge funds, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, banks, family offices, private companies). InvestBank also takes principal equity and debt positions in select transactions (e.g., Texa Medical Industries, Asian hydroelectric projects).

The revenue model is professional-services-based, with negotiated fees tied to transaction complexity, deal size, and scope, billed under multi-year advisory engagements rather than publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales — relationship-based mandates with sovereigns, corporates, and financial sponsors — supplemented by ESG credibility positioning through the United Nations Global Compact and related initiatives. Headcount is small (11–50 employees), and the firm has accumulated 15+ industry awards since 2020 across Acquisition International, Corporate LiveWire, International Business Magazine, M&A Today, New World Report, Resourcing Tomorrow, and International Investor. No revenue, funding round, or cap-table data is disclosed.

Name

InvestBank

Legal name

InvestBank Corp.

Website

https://investbankcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

InvestBank Corp. is a privately held global investment bank (founded 2003, Delaware) that provides advisory, capital arrangement, M&A, restructuring, and ESG services to sovereigns and corporates worldwide, monetizing a globally distributed advisor network and institutional capital relationships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE), Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG), Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Investment banking advisory
• Capital arrangement services
• Sovereign financing advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate restructuring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Investment Banking Advisory: High caliber investment banking advisory services to sovereign entities and international and domestic companies. Includes strategic advisory, corporate advisory, and restructuring services.
2. Capital Arrangement and Structured Finance: Arranging financing and structuring business transactions. Services include structured debt and equity financing, capital arrangement for sovereign, corporate, business, and project financing.
3. Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory: M&A advisory services including corporate divestitures, fairness opinions, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, and sell-side assignments.
4. Principal Investments: Direct capital participation in transactions as principal, in the form of equity or debt investments. Typically debt investments are secured, with longer-term equity or quasi-equity investments considered in select circumstances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

InvestBank Corp. is a global investment bank providing high caliber investment banking advisory and capital arrangement services to sovereign entities and to international and domestic companies. Through its wholly owned subsidiary IBC Limited, the firm offers a diverse suite of services spanning structured debt and equity financing, sovereign and project financing, mergers and acquisitions, strategic and corporate advisory services, corporate restructuring, principal investments, and ESG advisory across all major industry sectors.

Product overview

InvestBank Corp. operates as a unified global investment banking platform offering advisory and capital arrangement services through its corporate structure. The core offering consists of InvestBank Corp. as the parent company, with its wholly owned subsidiary IBC Limited delivering the full suite of investment banking services. The product portfolio spans seven distinct service areas: Sovereign Advisory for government financing, Capital Arrangement and Structured Finance for project and corporate funding, Mergers and Acquisitions for transaction advisory, Principal Investments for direct capital participation, Strategic and Corporate Advisory Services for business planning, Corporate Restructuring for distressed situations, and ESG Advisory for sustainability-aligned financing. Together, these services enable InvestBank to serve clients across the full transaction lifecycle from strategy through execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sovereign Advisory Provides sovereigns, sub-national governments, and public and state-owned entities with sophisticated investment banking advisory and capital arrangement services for strategic financing initiatives, including debt and capital structure advisory, lender engagement, and transaction execution support.
• Capital Arrangement and Structured Finance Full spectrum of corporate finance advisory services related to capital arrangement, debt restructuring, and alternative financing solutions for both domestic and international projects. Includes structured debt and equity financing.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Comprehensive M&A advisory services including corporate divestitures, fairness opinions, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, and sell-side assignments, guiding clients from target identification through closing.
• Principal Investments Direct capital participation in transactions as principal, in the form of equity or debt investments, with debt investments typically secured and longer-term equity or quasi-equity investments considered in select circumstances.
• Strategic and Corporate Advisory Services Assists clients in identifying and articulating strategic goals and objectives, including competitive analysis, management advisory, strategic partnerships and joint ventures, and financial and business analysis.
• Corporate Restructuring Turnaround planning and workouts including business and financial analysis, strategic reorganization, creditor negotiations, ABC reorganizations, off balance sheet financing, and reclassification of ownership.
• ESG Advisory End-to-end ESG guidance from strategy development through implementation and reporting, including ESG materiality assessments, climate and nature risk integration, human rights due diligence, and ESG-linked capital positioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2026, InvestBank issued verified term sheets for sovereign financing transactions in Africa totaling more than USD 3 billion
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• East African CommunityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnered with the East African Community and Africa Battery Initiative to found the 1st East African Battery Minerals Summit, held in New York City during the U.N. General Assembly High-Level Week 2025.
• Africa Battery InitiativeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnered with East African Community and Africa Battery Initiative to found the 1st East African Battery Minerals Summit.
• dmg eventscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Organizing partner for the 1st East African Battery Minerals Summit.
• Motswedi SecuritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParty to multi-institution agreement with Motswedi Securities, Grand Squared Corporation, and The Huggins Group to structure, arrange, and place the first municipal bond(s) ever issued in Botswana. Includes regulatory pathway, rating agency engagement, credit enhancement analysis, investor outreach, and listing/settlement execution.
• Grand Squared CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in multi-institution agreement to structure, arrange, and place the first municipal bond(s) ever issued in Botswana (Project Valora - Municipal Bonds).
• The Huggins GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in multi-institution agreement to structure, arrange, and place the first municipal bond(s) ever issued in Botswana (Project Valora - Municipal Bonds).
• National Breast Cancer FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud corporate partner supporting breast cancer awareness through the National Breast Cancer Foundation. InvestBank supports breast health education, access to free screenings, and compassionate guidance throughout the cancer care journey.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lazard: Global financial advisory and asset management firm with strong sovereign, M&A, and restructuring practices — comparable service mix to InvestBank's sovereign advisory and corporate finance offerings at the high end of the boutique segment.
• Moelis & Company: Boutique investment bank providing M&A, restructuring, and capital markets advisory globally — comparable advisory focus and boutique positioning, though with substantially greater scale and geographic density.
• PJT Partners: Boutique advisory firm focused on strategic advisory, restructuring, and fund placement — comparable in advisory-only boutique positioning with strong sponsor and corporate relationships.
• Houlihan Lokey: Established global mid-market investment bank with M&A advisory, capital markets, and restructuring services across industries — comparable in offering breadth but at materially larger scale than InvestBank.
• Evercore: Independent investment banking advisory firm with strong M&A, restructuring, and equities capabilities — comparable boutique advisory model and sovereign/corporate client base at greater scale.

Regional players

• FBNQuest Merchant Bank: Nigerian/African merchant and investment bank with corporate finance, capital markets, and advisory services focused on African corporates and institutions — comparable geographic emphasis to InvestBank's African build-out.
• Gresham Partners: Australian boutique investment bank specializing in corporate advisory, capital arrangement, and principal investments — comparable boutique model with principal investing alongside advisory, though primarily serving Australian/NZ markets.

Direct peers

• ICFG (International Corporate Finance Group): International boutique investment bank focused on cross-border M&A and capital raising for mid-market companies — comparable in cross-border mid-market advisory focus and boutique scale.
• EFG Hermes: Middle East/Africa-focused investment bank offering investment banking, securities brokerage, and asset management with strong sovereign and corporate advisory franchises — directly comparable in cross-border emerging-markets deal flow.
• Renaissance Capital: Emerging-markets focused investment bank with deep Russia/Africa/CEEMEA franchise, advising on equity capital markets, sovereign, and corporate financings — closely comparable in mandate mix to InvestBank's sovereign and emerging-market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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