Leah Cox

With over two decades immersed in the alternative investment landscape, Leah Cox has carved a distinctive niche as co-founder and Managing Director of IANUA Market, a specialized global co-investment community serving family offices and professional investors. At IANUA, which she established in September 2018, Cox orchestrates investor relations while simultaneously identifying premium investment opportunities—creating a trusted ecosystem where members exchange private market deals and access carefully curated investment prospects. Cox's entrepreneurial journey reflects her deep industry expertise. Before launching IANUA, she founded Melana Capital, a boutique firm specializing in co-investments, fund investments, and club deals tailored for family office clients. Her impressive background also includes building and leading the Capital Introduction business for the Apex Group, demonstrating her talent for connecting investors with opportunities. Her professional odyssey began at Credit Suisse First Boston, followed by investor relations roles at both a Long/Short Equity Fund and a Global Macro Fund. Cox later transitioned to prime brokerage, holding positions at Bear Stearns International and Deutsche Bank, where she further expanded her industry knowledge and connections. Throughout her career's evolution, Cox has meticulously cultivated an extensive network spanning investors, managers, and key industry influencers. Her comprehensive understanding of fund formation, servicing, and asset-raising has positioned her uniquely to simplify alternative investing for professional investors—the core mission that drives IANUA Market's continued success under her leadership.