Founded in 1996, Richard Alan Incorporated is a financial advisory and investment company with interests in the media, entertainment and information services industries. Wholly-owned by Chief Executive Officer, Richard A. Dorfman, RAI works with motivated management teams and successful entrepreneurs who aspire to grow their companies through mergers and acquisitions and/or selective capital raisings, with the ultimate goal being an “exit” via either an IPO or eventual sale of the company. RAI also seeks investment and acquisition opportunities for its own portfolio. Current holdings include RiskMetrics Group, the world's leading financial risk management firm, Curious Pictures, a diversified, international media and entertainment company, and DCODE, a specialized advertising agency.