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.
Kelly Barofsky, a Managing Director in GEM’s Investment Research Group, spoke with PitchBook about the continued momentum behind independent sponsors and why deal-by-deal structures can create strong alignment between sponsors and investors.
Head of Venture Capital, Kate Simpson, joined the Swimming with Allocators podcast to discuss how GEM constructs its venture portfolio, why the market has bifurcated, and where disciplined manager selection creates the most compelling opportunities.
Our 2025 Impact Report explores a key question shaping the future of impact investing: how can investors support AI’s development and deployment in ways that maximize its benefits while mitigating its risks?
Let’s start a conversation about how we can help.
