Global Emerging Markets Group

Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) is a $3.4 billion alternative investment group founded in 1991, managing a diverse set of investment vehicles focused on emerging markets worldwide. GEM's portfolio spans various asset classes, including small to mid-cap management buyouts, private investments in public equities (PIPEs), and select venture investments. The firm has collectively invested in 305 companies across 65 countries, demonstrating its extensive global reach and expertise in emerging markets. GEM's investment strategy involves acquiring majority stakes in operating companies through recapitalizations, management or leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, or outright acquisitions of controlling shareholders' interests with equity. The firm prefers to partner with management teams and operators to execute strategic plans and create value. Additionally, GEM places capital into public and private companies to fund growth, expansion, or restructurings, enabling companies to tap into alternative sources of capital when public market offerings are not feasible or accessible at a high cost. The firm's approach emphasizes active involvement in its portfolio companies, providing strategic and tactical direction, as well as an expanded professional network for companies to leverage. GEM's extensive network includes over 450 signed agreements in more than 70 countries with agents, brokers, bankers, accountants, and lawyers, ensuring a steady stream of deal flow. This comprehensive network and active management style have contributed to GEM's success in aligning the goals of all constituencies involved in a transaction before and during the holding period, leading to consistent value creation across its investments.

Strong management teams, Clear growth strategies, Potential for value creation, Alignment of interests between GEM and portfolio companies