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An effective Investment Policy Statement should support good governance and the unique needs of your institution. Our whitepaper explores common pitfalls in investment policy development and offers guidance on how to get it right.
Sourcing and manager selection typically get top billing in conversations around private investments, but one underappreciated aspect of a successful private allocation—explored in our recent whitepaper—is the art of pacing commitments to ensure appropriate portfolio allocation.
In our 2024 Outlook, we outline four current issues that are impacting portfolios and offer our views on how these questions might influence our allocation strategy and the broader economic landscape.
Learn why we believe investing alongside independent sponsors presents a compelling opportunity to back investors earlier in their lifecycle and gain differentiated access to the small buyout market.
Hear from Stephanie Lynch at this year’s SuperReturn as she discusses the role of private investments in a high-inflation environment and the importance of flexibility in volatile markets.
Jillian Correia, an Investment Manager on GEM’s Investment Team, discusses one recent area of investment interest: Japan activist investing.
Matt Bank, a GEM Partner and Deputy CIO, discusses how we aim deliver risk-adjusted returns to our clients.
Matt Libel, a Principal on GEM’s Investment Team, discusses one recent area of investment interest: US activist investing.
Kelly Barofsky, a Principal on GEM’s Investment Team, discusses what we aim to learn when visiting a manager’s office as part of our diligence process.
GEM’s Managing Partner, Stephanie Lynch, discusses the driving force behind our work — the important underlying missions of our clients.
Matt Bank, a GEM Partner and Deputy CIO, discusses GEM’s approach to developing investment policies
Kelly Barofsky, a Principal on GEM’s Investment Team, discusses the importance of reference calls in our manager diligence process.
Jillian Correia, an Investment Manager on GEM’s Investment Team, discusses why extended on-the-ground residencies are beneficial when sourcing investment opportunities.
In GEM’s experience, breakdowns in Investment Committee effectiveness often stem from avoidable missteps of people, processes, or behavior. Learn our best practices for avoiding these common pitfalls.
In our 2022 Impact Report, learn how GEM's impact platform is transforming vision into action, delivering meaningful outcomes for people and the planet.
Building a well-functioning Investment Committee is a critical step in the stewardship of perpetual assets. Read our recommendations for selecting, sizing, and governing an effective Committee.
In our 2023 Outlook, we explore the current inflationary environment and implications for 2023 and beyond.
Small buyouts have demonstrated an enduring ability to act as an equity alternative.
Accessing high-quality venture capital managers requires expertise and dedicated resources. Learn more about the team’s approach, and how investing on behalf of mission-driven organizations gives GEM a crucial edge.
In this interview, hear from Variant Equity Advisors, one of GEM’s buyout managers, as we discuss how Variant seeks to find unique sources of value and the importance of true partnership.
For values-aligned investors, we believe impact investing offers a more compelling opportunity than ESG.
Join Meredith Lorenz Heimburger, Partner and Head of Impact, to learn about the history of impact investing, how it differs from ESG, and the key tenets to GEM's approach.
Learn about GEM's multi-year approach to increasing diversity and racial & social equity in our investment program.
GEM’s 2021 Impact Report highlights how we support clients to achieve a more just, sustainable future.
In our Guide to Impact Investing, we summarize the key considerations that fiduciaries of endowments and foundations must consider when deciding to integrate institutional values into their investment program.
GEM’s 2020 impact report details how we partner with clients to deliver positive stakeholders outcomes today and set a vision for the future.
Explore GEM's process for applying the Impact Measurement Project framework to client portfolios.
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