February 22, 2022
Overview
Fiduciaries of endowments and foundations across the US are considering whether and to what extent to integrate institutional values with the resources they oversee. That deliberative process involves evaluating the role of impact investing, divestment, and ESG investing in their investment programs.
In this Guide to Impact Investing, we will summarize some of the common terminology, place some key terms and ideas in context, and present tools to fiduciaries who want to engage with these important issues.
Kate Simpson and Jay Ripley spoke with James Comtois at Institutional Investor about Kate’s decision to join GEM, the evolution of the venture market, and how the firm is navigating current challenges and opportunities to meet the growing demand for access.
The firm announced that Kate Simpson has joined GEM as Managing Director on the Investment team. With more than 20 years of experience, she will help guide the firm’s venture capital strategy and further strengthen its investment platform.
GEM is proud to announce that Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Stephanie Lynch, has been recognized by Pensions & Investments as one of the 2025 Influential Women in Institutional Investing, honoring leaders driving impact and positive change in the industry.
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