GEM Investments
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Chicago, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
- United Kingdom
- France
- Germany
- Israel
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Alternative Investments
- Asset Management
- Financial Services
- Impact Investing
About
GEM Investments is a prominent investment firm headquartered in Chicago, United States, dedicated to crafting sophisticated portfolios and supporting dynamic alternative investment strategies. Operating globally across key ecosystems in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Israel, GEM partners with long-term investors, endowments, and founders to foster sustainable enterprise growth. Through strategic seed- and micro-stage venture allocations, the firm aims to drive innovation and create lasting economic value.
GEM Investments is a prominent investment firm headquartered in Chicago, United States, dedicated to crafting sophisticated portfolios and supporting dynamic alternative investment strategies. Operating globally across key ecosystems in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Israel, GEM partners with long-term investors, endowments, and founders to foster sustainable enterprise growth. Through strategic seed- and micro-stage venture allocations, the firm aims to drive innovation and create lasting economic value.
Investment Thesis
GEM Investments’ investment thesis revolves around partnering with mission-driven organizations and backing early-stage ventures that align long-term capital preservation with high-impact innovation. The firm seeks innovative companies with strong fundamentals, scalable structures, and the potential to generate sustainable, multi-generational value across alternative asset classes.
Manager's Experience
Led by Stephanie Lynch (Managing Partner) and Matt Bank (Chief Investment Officer), supported by an experienced research and investment committee. The leadership team brings multi-decade expertise in alternative asset management, portfolio construction, endowment strategies, and global financial analysis.
Team
Matt Bank - Chief Investment Officer
Rich Abraham - Chief Compliance Officer
Kelly Barofsky - Managing Director
Investment Research
Caroline Dallas - Managing Director
Investment Research
Sal Del Giudice - Managing Director
Investment Research
Michael Feinglass - Managing Director
Investment Solutions
Alex Kocher - Managing Director
Client Portfolio Management
Jillian Correia - Director
Investment Research
Asia Pacific
Elise Cader - Director
Communications
Portfolio
Ambiguous identity
AppMagic
Eschatology Entertainment
Game Garden
VEA Games
Weappy Studio
Red Rover Interactive
Order of Meta
Sad Cat Studios
Made on Earth Games
Mundfish
Deus Craft
Amount
Infarm
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