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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.
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.
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.
Caroline Dallas was featured in McGuireWoods’ latest “Women in PE and Finance to Know.” She shares what drew her to institutional investing, her observations on the challenges facing women in private equity, and the various ways GEM seeks to support emerging managers.
Kelly Barofsky, a Director in GEM’s Investment Research Group, spoke with the WSJ Pro Private Equity about the uptick in debut fund pitches that the firm has observed over the past year and what investors continue to look for from managers before committing capital.
Stephanie Lynch and Matt Bank spoke with James Comtois at Institutional Investor about GEM’s long-term succession strategy, the advantages of a boutique firm, and GEM’s commitment to investment excellence.
The firm announced that Matt Bank has been appointed Co-CIO alongside current CIO Mike Smith. They will serve in these roles through 2025, with Bank assuming the CIO role in 2026.
In this Q&A with Buyouts, Caroline Dallas discusses the outlook for emerging manager fundraising in 2025. She explains why this cohort represents such a compelling investment opportunity and how GEM seeks to identify the next generation of investment talent.
For the second consecutive year, GEM has been named a “Best Place to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments. Learn more about what sets GEM apart.
As many smaller endowments and foundations opt to outsource their investment management, the Financial Times spoke to GEM's Deputy CIO Matt Bank about how this arrangement can be beneficial to such institutions.
GEM announced the addition of two new investment professionals to its impact investment team: Angelica Nikolausson joined as Managing Director, and Ann Eubank as Senior Associate.
As Matt Bank discussed with Institutional Investor, institutions should avoid the comparison game as endowment return season gets underway and focus instead on simply running their own race.
Many OCIOs remain divided on the issue of scale: some believe it is necessary for growth, others believe it can inhibit the search for alpha. Matt Bank shared his views with Pensions & Investments.
As part of Pensions & Investments’ OCIO Special Report, Matt Bank discussed how a crowded OCIO universe has presented challenges for institutions seeking to vet the right outsourced provider.
Matt Bank spoke to Pitchbook about how top-performing GPs will command the bulk of fundraising dollars as LPs prioritize investing with known managers.
Caroline Dallas Named a 2023 Woman to Watch by the WSJ Pro Private Equity
As we head into 2024, Matt Bank discussed the potential role of public and private markets in endowment returns with Pitchbook.
In this Q&A with PEI, Brandon Zeigler discusses institutional investors’ appetite for impact investing and the benefits of partnering with an experienced impact team in pursuit of measurable outcomes.
Matt Bank spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the impacts of portfolio construction on the endowment returns of large universities amidst write-downs in their growth and VC investments.
The firm announced the appointment of Dogan Perese as the new Chief Operating Officer. Dogan brings deep experience in investment operations and client service to the firm.
Matt Bank spoke to Pensions & Investments about the convergence of headwinds facing many higher-education institutions, and what that means for their risk appetite.
As Stephanie Lynch shared with Pensions & Investments, institutional investors' appetite for OCIO services is evolving, with increased demand for expanded service and support.
Jay Ripley spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the steep markdowns in venture capital valuations, noting that investors will need to be more selective about their allocations going forward.
Matt Bank discussed the growing list of concerns facing institutional investors with Pensions & Investments, including rising interest rates and the threat of recession.
GEM announced leadership changes in alignment with the firm's long-term vision & succession planning.
Meredith Heimburger shared her thoughts on impact investing with U.S. News & World Report, including why ESG continues to face headwinds and how impact investing creates opportunities for investors.
Matt Bank and Meredith Heimburger were promoted to Partner following excellent performance and dedication to the firm.
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