Grayson & Co.

What Grayson & Co. does

Grayson & Co. is a Washington, DC-based strategic advisory firm founded in 2019 by Christopher G. Sheeron, operating at the intersection of public affairs, strategic communications, leadership consulting, and board advisory. The firm serves corporations, trade associations, government entities, and individuals worldwide, with primary vertical focus on healthcare policy, energy and chemicals, financial services, and governments and trade associations. Its core service pillars are Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Leadership Consulting, and Board Advisory, supplemented by specialized offerings including crisis response, media training, coalition building, regulatory analysis, opposition research, state mobilization, digital advocacy, economic research, and litigation support.

The firm does not offer a proprietary technology platform; services are delivered entirely through senior human advisors. The team consists of approximately 11-12 named individuals led by CEO Sheeron, with senior advisors including former CNN White House correspondent Bob Berkowitz, ex-HSBC head of global equity research Graham Copley, former Maryland Cabinet Secretary Jimmy Rhee, and economist Dr. Nam Pham, alongside advisors covering Latin America, government relations, communications, and technology verticals.

Grayson & Co. generates revenue through professional services engagements, likely billed on a project or retainer basis, with pricing negotiated individually based on scope and complexity. The firm is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no institutional investors. Distribution is direct-to-client via senior advisor networks and referrals, supplemented by earned media through op-eds in outlets like the Financial Times, POLITICO, and RealClearHealth, and active participation in industry events such as the PHA Leadership Summit and POLITICO Energy Summit. The firm has built an ecosystem of strategic partners including Tonio Burgos & Associates, Global Nexus, ndp|analytics, C-MACC, and Taskforce.app to extend its service surface.

Name

Grayson & Co.

Legal name

Grayson & Company LLC

Website

https://grayson-company.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grayson & Co. is a Washington, DC strategic advisory firm founded in 2019 that provides public affairs, strategic communications, leadership consulting, and board advisory services to corporations, trade associations, governments, and individuals across healthcare, energy, financial services, and government verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Strategic Advisory Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

Keywords

• Strategic advisory services
• Public affairs consulting
• Government relations advisory
• Crisis communications consulting
• Board advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Strategic Advisory and Consulting Services: Grayson & Co. generates revenue through providing strategic communications, public affairs, leadership consulting, and board advisory services to corporations, associations, governments, and individuals. Revenue is derived from professional service engagements, likely billed on a project or retainer basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grayson & Co. is a strategic public affairs and business advisory firm that delivers senior-led consulting services in strategic communications, public affairs, leadership consulting, and board advisory to corporations, associations, governments, and individuals worldwide. The firm supplements its four core service pillars with specialized offerings such as crisis response, media training, coalition building, regulatory analysis, and litigation support. Engagements are sourced through direct relationships, advisor networks, and reputation, and are delivered through human expertise rather than a software product.

Product overview

Grayson & Co. is a strategic public affairs and business advisory firm operating at the nexus of public affairs and people. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the firm offers professional consulting and advocacy services to corporations, associations, governments, and individuals worldwide. The company provides four primary service pillars: Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Leadership Consulting, and Board Advisory. These core offerings are supplemented by specialized services including crisis response, media training, coalition building, regulatory analysis, and litigation support. The firm does not offer a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Communications Strategic communications services for corporations, governments, and individuals to manage messaging, media relations, and public perception.
• Public Affairs Government relations and regulatory advisory services helping clients navigate political uncertainty and policy challenges.
• Leadership Consulting Executive positioning, leadership advisory, and board-level consulting to help organizations develop and retain top talent.
• Board Advisory Advisory services focused on corporate governance and board-level strategic guidance.
• Crisis Response Rapid response communications and strategic counsel during organizational crises.
• Media Training Preparation and coaching for executives facing media interviews and public appearances.
• Coalition Building Formation and management of stakeholder coalitions to advance client objectives.
• Regulatory Analysis Analysis and interpretation of regulatory developments affecting client industries.
• Litigation Support Communications support for legal proceedings and regulatory battles.
• Issues Management Proactive management of policy and reputational issues facing clients.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Capitol Asset StrategiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Leading policy and regulatory consulting firm providing bespoke government relations, regulatory guidance, and political risk analysis at intersection of financial services and technology. CEO Christopher Sheeron appointed as Senior Advisor.
• TBA (Tonio Burgos & Associates)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading government relations and business consulting firm building results-driven solutions for private and public sector clients. TBA navigates public policy and economic uncertainty across energy and environment, healthcare, infrastructure, technology, and telecommunications sectors. Based in New York with offices in Washington, Albany, and Trenton.
• Global NexuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory firm helping clients anticipate, respond to, and influence business and public policy in Latin America and the United States. Provides strategic counsel on government affairs, political risk, legislative monitoring, business development, and diplomacy. Based in Washington, DC and Mexico City.
• Taskforce.appsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPlatform supporting companies seeking to utilize government relations strategies to grow their businesses. Assists with implementation, scaling, and tracking of government affairs and public affairs activity, empowering CEOs and CFOs to make informed decisions.
• Alta CrestsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPositions clients as first movers with government counterparts by originating and defining projects, guiding from concept to completion, and reducing political risk. Firm principals have helped clients secure over $500 million in appropriations and grants.
• John S. Mulholland Family FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner501(c)(3) public charity founded 2013 serving working poor of Washington, DC's most challenged neighborhoods. Foundation ensures food pantries have resources for food insecure families. CEO Sheeron serves as board member.
• C-MACC (Chemical Market Analysis & Consulting Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouston-based strategy and research consulting firm focused on global chemical, energy, and financial services industries. Co-founded by Senior Advisor Graham Copley. Firm provides market analysis, bespoke consulting, and hydrogen economy research.
• Issaquena Green Power (IGP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewable power company providing large volume, low cost, high capacity-factor clean power. Grayson & Co. serves as public relations advisor. CEO Graham Copley serves as CEO of IGP.
• ndp | analyticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic economic and communication research firm. Managing Partner Dr. Nam Pham serves as Senior Advisor to Grayson & Co. Firm provides economic analysis and policy research.
• RevmosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections among professionals across diverse industries. CEO Sheeron serves as advisor to Revmo. Partnership enables expansion of People AI technology into new marketplaces.
• Physician-Led Healthcare for America (PHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational advocacy organization supporting physician-owned hospitals and physician-led care. CEO Sheeron regularly attends and moderates panels at PHA Leadership Summits. Partnership focuses on healthcare policy and physician advocacy.
• Action for HealthcoreOthersNational nonprofit advocacy organization founded by CEO Christopher Sheeron as president. Organization works to ensure fair outcomes for critical healthcare issues including surprise medical billing and No Surprises Act implementation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BGR Group: Leading bipartisan government relations and strategic communications firm in Washington, DC, with practice areas spanning healthcare, energy, financial services, and technology. Directly competes for the same corporate, association, and government affairs engagements as Grayson & Co.
• Fenton Communications: Public interest communications and strategic advisory firm with DC and New York presence. Senior advisor Peter Mirijanian previously worked at Fenton, and the firm overlaps directly with Grayson & Co. in public affairs, crisis communications, and advocacy campaigns.
• Forbes Tate Partners: Bipartisan strategic communications and government affairs firm headquartered in Washington, DC. Closely comparable in the strategic communications, public affairs, and government relations space, serving corporate and association clients with senior-led engagement.
• Ballard Partners: Major bipartisan government relations firm with offices in Washington, DC and across U.S. state capitals. Directly comparable in federal and state-level government affairs, lobbying, and strategic advisory for corporate clients.
• Tonio Burgos & Associates: DC-based government relations and business consulting firm serving private and public sector clients across energy, healthcare, infrastructure, and technology. Direct peer in DC public affairs; senior advisor Steven Fier is the firm's former DC office president, and TBA is an active strategic partner of Grayson & Co.
• DCI Group: Public affairs and strategic communications firm focused on issue advocacy, coalition building, and corporate reputation. Senior advisor Monica Farrow previously worked at DCI Group, making it a directly comparable public affairs peer.
• Cornerstone Government Affairs: Washington, DC-based bipartisan government affairs firm providing federal appropriations, legislative, and regulatory representation. Comparable to Grayson & Co.'s public affairs practice and aligned with partner Alta Crest's appropriations focus.
• Powell Tate: Washington, DC-based strategic communications and public affairs firm, part of Dentsu. Peter Mirijanian (Grayson & Co. senior advisor) previously served as senior counselor at Powell Tate, indicating shared DNA in senior-led strategic communications and public affairs work.

Broad incumbents

• Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Global law firm with a large public law and policy practice in Washington, DC, covering government affairs, regulatory, and policy advocacy. Overlaps with Grayson & Co.'s public affairs services but as part of a much broader legal and policy platform.
• The Glover Park Group: Strategic communications and public affairs firm (now part of WPP) with broad corporate, issue advocacy, and government relations capabilities in Washington, DC. Larger, broader incumbent offering overlapping services such as crisis communications, media strategy, and public affairs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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