The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM)
Private equityNew York · Growth–Late Stage · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
GEM operates a diversified set of alternative investment vehicles targeting emerging markets globally. Its strategies span the private investing spectrum, offering exposure across asset classes with varying degrees of operational control, risk-adjusted return and liquidity. Core activities include small-to-mid cap management buyouts, Private Investments in Public Equities (PIPEs), and select venture investments. The group aims to give itself and its investor partners a broadly diversified portfolio positioned to capture opportunities across global emerging markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 22 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Energy ×2New Materials ×2Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United States×2Belgium×1Nigeria×1
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSurf Air Mobility is a U.S. air mobility company that operates commuter airlines (Southern Airways and Mokulele Airlines) and develops SurfOS, an AI-enabled software platform connecting operators, brokers, and aircraft owners in private aviation.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityHawthorne, US
Sudhin Shahani(Director)Oliver Reeves(Executive Officer)Tyler Painter(Director)Deanna White(Executive Officer)James Bailey(Director)Bruce Gonzalez(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Mucker CapitalPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Urania VenturesVTF Capital
Provider of wireless infrastructure services including radio propagation modeling, site acquisition, installation management, logistics and tower development.
Accsys uses proprietary acetylation technology to convert fast-growing, sustainably-grown wood into durable, stable, non-toxic building materials backed by warranties of up to 50 years.
CleantechConstruction TechNew 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.
e2Companies provides Virtual Utility, combining on-site power generation and battery storage hardware (the R3Di system) with AI-powered software and Grove365 monitoring to deliver reliable, cost-effective power.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyBonita Springs, US
Jeanne Richmond(Co-Manager)James Richmond(Co-Manager)
Global model management agency headquartered in Geneva and Paris; GEM acquired 100% and paired an MBO with an accelerated IPO.
Japaul is a Nigerian conglomerate active in gold and mineral mining (gold, lead, zinc, lithium, copper), dredging, and shipping/offshore support services for the oil and gas and marine industries.
EnergyLogistics & Supply ChainNew Materials
French high-end fashion and luxury lifestyle magazine owned by Jalou Media Group, distributed in over 80 countries.
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.
Sequana Medical develops the alfapump system and DSR therapy for treating fluid overload in patients with conditions such as liver disease and heart failure.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesGhent, BE
Co-investorsNewton BiocapitalBlackRockEQT Life SciencesKreos CapitalRosetta Capital Ltd.VI Partners+2 more
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.
Co-investorsKinderhook
Designer and builder of rugged vessels, founded 1957, supplying boats to the U.S.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSurf AirNYSE: SRFM
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) made?
- The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) has 22 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) co-invest with?
- The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) most often shares deals with Base Venture Management, Inc., Mucker Capital, Partners for Growth, among 10 tracked co-investors.
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