CounterA Information

Sophisticated Deals. Institutional Execution. CounterA provides execution infrastructure for private art transactions. Private art deals have become significantly more complex. Verification requirements, tax considerations, deal structures, multiple entities, cross-border logistics, and increasing audit expectations mean that executing a high-value transaction now spans several distinct disciplines. Independent advisors often find themselves acting as the transaction office—coordinating these requirements while maintaining a seamless client experience. CounterA moves the execution layer of the deal into a secure transaction environment where the operational side of the transaction is structured and tracked. Advisors remain the commercial lead and retain full control of the client relationship. ⸻ The CounterA Standard - Structured Offer Environment — A secure deal workspace replaces PDF chains and fragmented email threads. - Integrated Compliance — Identity verification, jurisdiction awareness, and risk flagging built directly into the transaction process. - Secure Payment Coordination — Non-custodial payment rails supporting structured settlement and controlled release. - Execution Tracking — Transaction milestones logged and visible from verification through delivery. - Permanent Transaction Record — At settlement, parties receive a complete record of the executed transaction. ⸻ Built by insiders. Backed by experts. Designed specifically for the private art market. Founded by Amanda Lo Iacono (former Deputy CEO at Phillips) and led by CTO Ross Paul (former CTO at Phillips and 1stDibs). CounterA is built by dealmakers — for dealmakers. ⸻ Execute sophisticated private transactions without building an internal operations team.