GEMS was founded in 1998 by Simon Murray as an independent investment
company whose sole business is the management of private equity
funds. This focus, coupled with the team's extensive regional
and international network and their understanding and insight
of Asia, has set GEMS apart from the many multi-purpose financial
institutions that run private equity funds as part of their
asset management portfolio.
The importance GEMS places on people has resulted in long-term
relationships that provide outstanding returns to our investors.
GEMS leverages its comprehensive network of contacts through
the Funds Board and Advisory Council, its own Management Team and an investor base that includes private
investors and major multinational institutions such as AIG,
GE Capital, Spectrum Value Management, Hutchison Whampoa,
Dubai Investment Authority, Japan Tobacco, Mitsui, Mitsubishi,
Richemont and others. The results are access to steady high
quality deal flow; a broad perspective in assessing opportunities
as well as valuable contacts and support to portfolio companies.
These resources have enabled GEMS to identify
and pursue investment opportunities that are often proprietary
and difficult to access. |