What is MonarchGSA?
MonarchGSA is a global strategic advisory that helps PEs, VCs, innovative startups and SMEs to navigate complex global markets by combining expert analysis, macro-trend forecasting, and strategic guidance to mitigate risks and uncover growth opportunities.
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MonarchGSA helps you make smarter, more informed strategic
decisions on capital allocation and investments. Services include:
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Market Entry/Exit Strategy
"Top-Down" Due Diligence Research
Political/Geopolitical Risk Mitigation
Risk Assessments & Feasibility Studies
Operational Guidance and Stakeholder Engagement
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We deliver tailored guidance backed by decades of experience in diplomacy,
intelligence, economic policy, and global risk.
Sectors We Serve
Defense & Dual-Use Technology
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Defense technology startups and suppliers
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Emerging tech with export control / CFIUS exposure
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Contractors navigating federal procurement and regulatory risk
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Dual-use technologies facing policy/regulatory scrutiny
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Autonomous robotics & mission-critical hardware
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AI-driven platforms entering novel markets and industries
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Venture Capital & Private Equity
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Lower-middle market PE portfolio companies
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Frontier/emerging market investors
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PEs & VCs navigating political or regulatory instability​
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PEs & VCs focused on dual-use and defense technologies
​Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, & Retail
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Mid-sized global manufacturers
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Exporters of textiles, home products, auto parts, etc.
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Retail companies expanding sourcing or logistics operations internationally
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Our Services
At MonarchGSA, we tailor our services to align with your business's strategic objectives, while highlighting unexpected threats and opportunities.
Our experts deliver actionable insights and guidance, empowering you to navigate complex global markets with confidence, even in the most uncertain operating conditions.
Whether it be expanding to new markets, mitigating risk exposure across existing operations, or preparing for worst-case scenarios, our experts are prepared to aid your business while integrating deep strategic insights at every step along the way.
Our Team
MonarchGSA's team consists of real experts with deep experience in conducting analysis and mitigating risks across the government, military, intelligence community, private-sector, international institutions and academia. Our experts are currently fluent in 11 languages, proficient in an additional 10, originate from 4 continents, have on-the-ground experience in 67+ countries, possess 60 degrees amongst us, and 275+ years of collective experience.
Dr. Margaret Hanson
Dr. Brian W. Cole (USMC, Ret.)
Dr. Eddine Bouyahi
