GEM closes GEM IS Fund LP (Fund IS), their inaugural fund dedicated to independent sponsors, with $450 million of capital commitments.
The fund exceeded its original target of $400 million and received overwhelming support from limited partners, including endowments, foundations, insurance companies, healthcare institutions, and family offices.
GEM, a global asset management firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, provides customized portfolio management and advisory services, with approximately $12 billion in assets under management.
The fund aims to support independent sponsors by providing them with the necessary capital to execute on compelling investment opportunities in the lower middle market.