Chad Gracia

Chad Gracia is a seasoned professional with over twenty years of experience specializing in cultivating strong LP relationships for U.S. and international private equity and real estate fund managers in the Middle East, having raised over $1 billion for clients.

Throughout his career, Chad has engaged with high net worth individuals, advised Saudi and Bahrain royal courts, various regional institutions, the EMPEA, and the U.S. government, showcasing his expertise in the field.

As the private sector mission leader for U.S. Commerce Department Certified Private Equity and Real Estate trade missions to prominent Middle Eastern countries, Chad has extensive experience introducing fund managers to numerous active LP allocators, local family offices, and sovereign wealth funds in the region.

Chad Gracia's role at Rainmaker Securities involves focusing on trading in the pre-IPO unicorn secondaries market, demonstrating his diverse skill set and adaptability in the financial sector.

In addition to his financial career, Chad is a distinguished documentary film director, having won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize. He is also Series 7, 63 registered with FINRA, highlighting his credibility and expertise in the financial industry.

Chad pursued his education in Russian Studies, History, and Russian at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, further enriching his knowledge and skills.

His past roles include positions as Director at GraciaFilms, CEO of The Gracia Group, Advisor on International Projects & Partnerships at the Ukraine Ministry of Culture, Private Sector Mission Leader at U.S. Commerce Dept Certified Private Equity and Venture Capital Trade Mission, Director of Development at The New Globe Theater, Speechwriter to Saudi Ambassadors at the Saudi Royal Court, and Vice President of Marketing at RTMF.