Investing for Diversity and Racial & Social Equity at GEM

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.

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Recent Insights

GEM Announces Senior Leadership Promotions

GEM announced the promotion of six senior investors to Managing Director. The promotions reflect the depth and continuity of GEM's investment leadership across buyouts, venture capital, marketable investments, client strategy, and investment sourcing, and reinforce the firm's long-term commitment to leadership development and the pursuit of investment excellence.

Female Dealmakers Launch New Firms Despite Headwinds

As the pipeline of emerging managers continues to grow, Caroline Dallas, a Director in GEM’s Investment Research Group explained to the Wall Street Journal Pro Private Equity why growing investor interest in this cohort could create meaningful tailwinds for the next generation of women-led firms.

How I Invest: Kate Simpson - Inside GEM: How a $12.5 Billion Platform Selects Outlier Funds

Head of Venture Capital, Kate Simpson, joined David Weisburd on the How I Invest podcast to share how GEM evaluates venture managers and builds conviction through disciplined sourcing, rigorous reference work, and thoughtful fund-level underwriting in an increasingly bifurcated market.

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