June 01, 2021
Key Takeaways from 2020
Driving impact is in our DNA. We partner with our clients to advance their missions and contribute to a better world through their endowment portfolios.
Our impact investing program enables our clients to use their investment dollars to drive meaningful, positive impact for our planet and communities. We take a holistic approach, centering on stakeholder experiences and developing portfolios designed to meet our clients’ long-term impact and return objectives.
Head of Investments Jay Ripley joined Ted Seides on the Capital Allocators podcast to discuss his path from private equity to GEM, the firm’s approach to backing emerging managers and independent sponsors, and the importance of strong manager selection amid growing dispersion.
Strong returns from leading university endowments have reignited discussion about how institutions can sustain performance in a shifting market environment. In commentary for The Wall Street Journal, GEM’s Co-CIO, Matt Bank, reflects on how endowment leaders are preparing for more uncertain conditions ahead.
In a recent Q&A with Buyouts’ Chris Witowsky, GEM’s Caroline Dallas, a Director in our Investment Research Group, shared her perspective on how recent private equity market shifts are influencing talent dynamics, emerging manager activity, and LP appetite across the lower mid-market.
Let’s start a conversation about how we can help.
