The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM)
Private equityNew York · Growth–Late Stage · 16 people tracked
Investment thesis
GEM operates as an alternative investment group managing diverse vehicles across emerging markets globally. Its vehicles offer investors a diversified portfolio spanning the global private investing spectrum, each with differing degrees of operational control, risk-adjusted return, and liquidity. Investment strategies include small-mid cap management buyouts, Private Investments in Public Equities (PIPEs), and select venture investments.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's websiteAshita Katiyar is an Investment Analyst at GEM responsible for sourcing and analyzing global investment opportunities. She previously worked as an analyst at Inasia, an India-based trading firm, and holds degrees from IIS University and INSEEC Business School.
Aude Planche is a Partner at GEM with broad capital markets experience, having structured and executed over 50 transactions across more than 20 countries in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, working with entrepreneurs, governments, and major stock exchanges. She holds a Master of Finance from INSEEC Business School in Bordeaux.
Daniel Forde is an Investment Associate at GEM focused on sourcing global investment opportunities. He previously worked as a Fund Performance Analyst at Fidelity International and holds a BSc in Actuarial Mathematics from Dublin City University.
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathProvider of wireless infrastructure services including radio propagation modeling, site acquisition, installation management, logistics and tower development.
Environmental science and technology company that develops, commercializes and licenses technologies used in everyday materials.
Hong Kong-based ODM/OEM electronics manufacturer with operations in Dongguan, China and upstate New York; GEM completed an 80% MBO.
International contract oil and gas land drilling services provider operating in Libya and expanding into the Middle East; GEM took a 40% interest via its MENA JV fund.
Company converting food processing waste into Renewable Diesel Oil, with a commercial-scale plant in Carthage, Missouri.
Two US specialty women's intimate apparel and lifestyle retailers merged by GEM into a leading multi-brand chain.
Global model management agency headquartered in Geneva and Paris; GEM acquired 100% and paired an MBO with an accelerated IPO.
French high-end fashion and luxury lifestyle magazine owned by Jalou Media Group, distributed in over 80 countries. Realized return in April 2022.
Developer of a laser-based technology to treat presbyopia; GEM took a controlling interest in April 2007.
Operator of full-service pawn facilities in Pennsylvania offering collateralized loans and financial services.
London-based Roman Catholic monthly magazine established in 1888; GEM Global Yield acquired a 50.1% majority stake in early 2023.
Belgium-headquartered Tier 2 supplier of precision-machined automotive components; sold to Alpha Gruppe at a 55% IRR.
Designer and builder of rugged vessels, founded 1957, supplying boats to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and allied military and law enforcement agencies.
California-based manufacturer of rugged rescue and military vessels; GEM acquired 100% in May 2021.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) invest at?
- The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) focus on?
- The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) located?
- The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) is headquartered in New York, US.
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