Profile

Our mission is to realise the vast opportunities found in the emerging markets and back the remarkable people that make them what they are. We have a deep understanding of this growth potential because we see it from the ground. We grow and thrive together with our local partners, gaining a distinct and disruptive perspective on global finance. Global emerging markets are in our name, in our DNA and are the very fabric of our businesses: Our founders proudly hail from emerging economies and have witnessed first-hand the power of historical economic transformations. With individuals from 32 different countries who speak 24 languages, our teams are as diverse as the populations we serve. This native insight and our explorer spirit make us better investors and help us foster strong relationships. Our teams have navigated multiple emerging market cycles and have a proven track record of closing deals and creating success. We have designed our internal structures and processes to ensure a fast, bespoke and comprehensive approach to the funding and logistical needs of our partners. We have the expertise and systems in place to invest and hedge across financial products in order to mitigate volatility and maximise returns. And just as importantly, we do so with an integrity that allows us to look our partners in the eye. We have a deep respect and affinity for our host countries, their cultures, their histories and the future we are writing together. NURTURING GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. At Gemcorp, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on the communities we invest in. We support businesses and organisations that are driven by a desire to achieve excellence and share our commitment to positively impact those most in need within the emerging markets. Through nearly US$1 billion in innovative sovereign trade financing, we have delivered over 976,000 tons of basic foods and non-edible goods, as well as over 948 million units of essential medical supplies and pharmaceuticals to approved local importers in Angola. In order to ensure the quality and proper handling of pharmaceutical goods delivered to Angola, we have established a pharmaceutical warehousing complex close to Luanda, helping to close a critical infrastructure gap in the healthcare supply chain. With a US$122 million government-backed financial plan that we helped organise, a flagship 5,000-hectare farming project was launched in Quizenga, Angola. Initial crops are already producing, and the project will be fully operational in 2021, creating 1,200 new jobs for the local community. DISRUPTIVE APPROACH With our unique strategy, we are delivering local solutions to Africa’s energy needs through modular refineries located close to major oil producing areas. Our refineries are developed using the latest US design, manufacturing and operational technology, along with long-term local content planning, which allows us to maximise local job creation. CORPORATE EXPERTISE With experience in oil and gas project development management and operation, our team are able to leverage our corporate expertise in early-stage investing, commodities trading, and asset operation. SUSTAINABLE LOCAL SOLUTIONS We fully integrate environmental, social and governance factors into our operational processes and into the management of our refineries. This strict adherence ensures our assets meet the latest guidance set out in the Equator Principles.