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The Global Emerging Markets Group

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM) is a prominent alternative investment firm headquartered in New York, established in 1993. With a strategic focus on global emerging markets, GEM provides flexible capital solutions to small and mid-cap companies across a diverse range of sectors. The firm is recognized for its long-term investment horizon and its ability to deploy capital through various structured finance instruments, distinguishing itself from traditional venture capital or private equity firms.

GEM's core investment strategy revolves around providing growth capital through mechanisms such as Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPEs), share subscription facilities, and other bespoke financing arrangements. This approach primarily targets companies that are either publicly traded or are in the process of listing on public exchanges, offering them access to capital for expansion, acquisitions, or general corporate purposes. The firm's flexibility allows it to tailor financing solutions to meet the specific needs of its portfolio companies, often acting as a strategic partner beyond just a capital provider.

The firm manages over $3.4 billion in assets, reflecting its significant presence in the alternative investment landscape. GEM's typical investment facilities range from $5 million to $200 million, demonstrating its capacity to support a wide spectrum of capital requirements. Their global reach extends across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe, covering sectors including technology, healthcare, natural resources, and consumer goods. This broad mandate underscores GEM's commitment to identifying and fostering growth opportunities in dynamic emerging economies worldwide.

Investor Profile

The Global Emerging Markets Group has backed more than 67 startups, with 14 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 63 rounds, about 94% of its total and boasts 15 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Post Ipo Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Blockchain, Software.
  • Led 14 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $200M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (40%)
  • Series Unknown (27%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (16%)
  • Debt Financing (7%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (3%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (1%)
  • Series A (1%)
  • Series B (1%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (39%)
  • Switzerland (7%)
  • Canada (7%)
  • India (6%)
  • Singapore (6%)
  • France (6%)
  • Qatar (3%)
  • Ireland (3%)
  • Hong Kong (1%)
  • South Africa (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Blockchain
  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Renewable Energy
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Information Technology
  • Transportation
  • Biopharma
  • Cryptocurrency
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does The Global Emerging Markets Group frequently co-invest with?

GE
Co-Investments: 1
Dash Venture Labs
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
K20 Fund
North America, New York, United States, Cedarhurst
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does The Global Emerging Markets Group often collaborate with?

RA
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by The Global Emerging Markets Group?

Meey Land Group Joint Stock Company

Hanoi, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam

Meey Group is a technology enterprise that digitally transforms the real estate industry in Vietnam to increase liquidity of real estate

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyReal Estate
Private EquityMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
MoviePass

New York, New York, United States

MoviePass is a subscription-based service that allows members to watch movies in theaters for a low monthly fee.

AppsLocation Based ServicesMedia and EntertainmentSubscription Service
Convertible NoteMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Stramsen Biotech

Houston, Texas, United States

Stramsen Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that uses natural plant based approach to develop medicines.

BiopharmaMedical
Series BApr 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
NEXSTUN

Mauguio, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Nexstun provides innovative non-lethal options for law enforcement, such as the E-Stunglove, a glove that delivers electric impulses.

Series AMar 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $47,148,313
Safe Dynamics

San Diego, California, United States

Safe Dynamics is an independent safety company that promotes the public’s understanding and acceptance of wireless technologies.

Public SafetyTelecommunicationsWireless
Private EquityFeb 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Caret Digital

Sterling, Virginia, United States

Caret Digital builds infrastructure to mine DOGE coin.

BitcoinFinancial Services
Private EquityJan 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $97,183,146
Turn Therapeutics

Calabasas, California, United States

Turn Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company that is dedicated to reducing the human and economic costs of infection and skin disease.

BiotechnologyMedicalMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Private EquityDec 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Frontieras North America

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

Frontieras North America is an energy and environmental technology company that produces gas, liquid, and solid energy products.

EnergyFuelOil and Gas
Private EquityDec 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
WadzPay

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

WadzPay is building an interoperable and agnostic blockchain-based payments ecosystem.

BlockchainFinancial Services
Private EquityNov 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $37,286,108
PAN ASIA METALS

Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand

Pan Asia Metals specializes in identifying assets and opportunities in metals exploration, like lithium and tungsten.

MineralMiningPrecious Metals
Post Ipo EquityNov 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $22,626,789