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GEM Raises $450M Fund to Back Independent Sponsors

GEM Raises $450M Fund to Back Independent Sponsors

Jay Ripley, Head of Investments, spoke with FundFire about the recent close of GEM’s inaugural independent sponsors fund and shared the importance of manager diligence in establishing long-term GP-LP relationships.

Elite Universities in Trump’s Crosshairs Are Drumming Up Cash

Elite Universities in Trump’s Crosshairs Are Drumming Up Cash

Potential policy changes have led many universities to consider shoring up cash reserves. Co-CIO Matt Bank spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the heightened uncertainty these schools are facing relative to previous economic downturns.

GEM Collects $450 Million to Back Fundless Private-Equity Managers

GEM Collects $450 Million to Back Fundless Private-Equity Managers

In an exclusive interview with WSJ Pro Private Equity, Jay Ripley, Head of Investments, discussed the firm’s approach to investing with independent sponsors following the close of GEM’s $450M inaugural fund dedicated to backing pre-fund managers.

GEM Closes On Over $450 Million for Inaugural Independent Sponsors Fund and Affiliated Vehicles

GEM Closes On Over $450 Million for Inaugural Independent Sponsors Fund and Affiliated Vehicles

The firm announced the final close of the GEM IS Fund, L.P. and affiliated vehicles. The Portfolio exceeded its fundraising target amid growing investor confidence in the pre-fund sponsor market.

Federal threats cause endowments to reconsider investment strategies

Federal threats cause endowments to reconsider investment strategies

University endowments, often consistent allocators to private equity, are being forced to reexamine their liquidity positions in light of federal funding cuts and a potential endowment tax increase. Matt Bank spoke with Buyouts about how these institutions might navigate the volatility.

Liquidity Crisis Looms Over Endowments Amid Federal Funding Cuts

Liquidity Crisis Looms Over Endowments Amid Federal Funding Cuts

As university endowments brace for tighter liquidity constraints amid federal funding cuts, Co-CIO Matt Bank spoke with FundFire about how these changes will impact portfolio construction and spending strategies going forward.

Thought leadership

2024 Impact Report: Strength through Adversity

2024 Impact Report: Strength through Adversity

Our 2024 Impact Report highlights how our continued commitment to impact investing is helping us navigate challenges and drive positive change.

MOI Global: Sal Del Giudice - How to Stand Out in the Hunt for Institutional Capital

MOI Global: Sal Del Giudice - How to Stand Out in the Hunt for Institutional Capital

Sal Del Giudice, a Director in GEM’s Investment Research Group, sat down with MOI Global’s John Mihaljevic to discuss key strategies fund managers can employ to attract institutional capital and the attributes that distinguish great investors from good ones.

GEM 2025 Outlook: Shifting Winds

GEM 2025 Outlook: Shifting Winds

In our 2025 Outlook, the GEM team examines the key policy shifts and market trends set to shape the economic landscape in the new year, and outlines how we are strategically positioning client portfolios as a result.

Case studies

GEM Raises $450M Fund to Back Independent Sponsors

GEM Raises $450M Fund to Back Independent Sponsors

Jay Ripley, Head of Investments, spoke with FundFire about the recent close of GEM’s inaugural independent sponsors fund and shared the importance of manager diligence in establishing long-term GP-LP relationships.

Elite Universities in Trump’s Crosshairs Are Drumming Up Cash

Elite Universities in Trump’s Crosshairs Are Drumming Up Cash

Potential policy changes have led many universities to consider shoring up cash reserves. Co-CIO Matt Bank spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the heightened uncertainty these schools are facing relative to previous economic downturns.

GEM Collects $450 Million to Back Fundless Private-Equity Managers

GEM Collects $450 Million to Back Fundless Private-Equity Managers

In an exclusive interview with WSJ Pro Private Equity, Jay Ripley, Head of Investments, discussed the firm’s approach to investing with independent sponsors following the close of GEM’s $450M inaugural fund dedicated to backing pre-fund managers.

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