The Global Emerging Markets Group

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1991

AUM

$3 400 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

GEM Global Emerging Markets is an alternative investment group that manages a diverse array of investment vehicles focused on emerging markets worldwide. The firm operates from locations in New York, Paris, and the Bahamas. With a team dedicated to navigating the complexities of global private investing, GEM distinguishes itself through its varied operational control and risk-adjusted return profiles across its investment vehicles.

GEM invests in sectors such as Small-Mid Cap Management Buyouts, Private Investments in Public Equities (PIPEs), and select venture investments. The firm manages a total of $3.4 billion in assets, providing a range of investment options that cater to different liquidity needs and risk appetites. Their investment strategy emphasizes a diversified portfolio that spans the global private investing spectrum.

Notable investments include Surf Air Mobility - strategic transaction, The Catholic Herald - equity investment, and Accsys Technologies Plc - environmental technology. Other portfolio companies include Willard Marine - rugged vessels, and Copper 360 - mining expansion funding. GEM's focus on emerging markets allows it to capitalize on unique growth opportunities across various industries.

Industry

HealthTech CleanTech Energy Transportation Telecommunications Marketing and Advertising Industrial Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services SaaS Security Software

The Global Emerging Markets Group Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Global Emerging Markets Fund 1
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
Energy
CleanTech
HealthTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$3400 M
December 1991

Contacts

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Christopher Brown Founder of Global Emerging Markets North America, Inc.
Founder of Global Emerging Markets North America, Inc.
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John Fenton Vice President
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FAQs about The Global Emerging Markets Group

The Global Emerging Markets Group is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
The Global Emerging Markets Group is located in New York, New York, United States.
The Global Emerging Markets Group was founded in 1991.
The Global Emerging Markets Group invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, CleanTech, Energy, Transportation, Telecommunications, Marketing and Advertising, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, SaaS, Security, Software.
The Global Emerging Markets Group invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.
The Global Emerging Markets Group invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
The Global Emerging Markets Group usually invests $10-50 m on average.
The Global Emerging Markets Group has around $3 400m assets under management.
The Global Emerging Markets Group last fund was created/launched in 1991-12-30
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