September 15, 2022
James Baldwin once observed, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” Inequities in the systems that govern wealth and power in our society are vast—but acknowledgment of those inequities, less so. At GEM, we’ve chosen to face the reality of our society—and, specifically, our industry—and work towards a better one.
We believe the lower middle market remains one of private equity’s most durable and least crowded sources of outperformance. In our latest research report, we examine the data behind our thesis and explain why we think disciplined manager selection creates a distinct edge.
In this mid-year follow-up to our 2026 Outlook, we revisit the four themes shaping this year's markets—AI's debt-financed buildout, accelerating private market access, biotech's continued momentum, and a slowly healing real estate market—and take stock of what's playing out as anticipated and what isn’t.
Let’s start a conversation about how we can help.