Gemspring Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2015

AUM

$5 000 M

Location

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm based in Westport, Connecticut, founded in 2015 by Bret Wiener. The firm is composed of a team of 60 professionals, including managing directors with diverse backgrounds in investment and operations. Gemspring is known for its hands-on approach to value creation, focusing on growth, market leadership, and operational excellence.

Gemspring invests in middle-market companies primarily in the United States and Canada, across sectors such as aerospace, business services, consumer services, financial services, healthcare, industrials, software, and tech-enabled services. The firm provides flexible capital solutions, including growth equity, leveraged buyouts, and restructurings. Gemspring manages several funds, including Gemspring Capital Fund II with $750 million and Gemspring Growth Solutions Fund I with $400 million.

Notable investments by Gemspring Capital include Palouse Power - energy infrastructure, OneConnect - IT consulting and outsourcing, Barcode Supply - IT consulting and outsourcing, Key Line Construction - construction and engineering, and CORE Communications - consulting services.

Industry

Aerospace Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial Marketing and Advertising Software Technology Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Telecommunications HealthTech

Gemspring Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Gemspring Capital Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software Telecommunications	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$750 M	April 2020
Gemspring Growth Solutions Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$400 M	January 2023
Gemspring Capital Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1700 M	January 2023

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FAQs about Gemspring Capital

Is Gemspring Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Gemspring Capital located?

Gemspring Capital is located in Westport, Connecticut, United States.

When was Gemspring Capital founded?

Gemspring Capital was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does Gemspring Capital invest in?

Gemspring Capital invests in companies and startups in Aerospace, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Software, Technology, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, SaaS, Security, Telecommunications, HealthTech.

What is Gemspring Capital geographical focus of investments?

Gemspring Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Gemspring Capital typically invest in?

Gemspring Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Gemspring Capital investment?

Gemspring Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Gemspring Capital?

Gemspring Capital has around $5 000m assets under management.

When was Gemspring Capital last fund created?

Gemspring Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-01-31

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