About Global Emerging Markets
Global Emerging Markets is a private equity firm founded in 1991. It is primarily based in New York City, United States. As of Oct 2026, Global Emerging Markets is an active investor with a portfolio of 160 companies, comprising 160 funding rounds and 3 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 2 funding rounds. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and United Kingdom. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Life Sciences to High Tech. Its latest investment was a $***** Seed round in TownSquare on May 21, 2026 which also saw participation from World Liberty Financial, Arcane Group and other investors.
Overall Global Emerging Markets portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 43 IPOs and 20 acquisitions including key companies like Triller, Apollo Hospitals and WISeKey. A lot of funds co-invest with Global Emerging Markets, with names like Falcon Capital Management sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Global Emerging Markets has a team of 31 people, including 7 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1991
Location
New York City, United States
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Acquisition Deals
Global Emerging Markets' Portfolio
Global Emerging Markets has a portfolio of 160 companies. They have invested in a total of 160 companies. Their most recent investment was in TownSquare (Seed round) on May 21, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by Global Emerging Markets:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2026 | Seed | 5253 | ||
Jan 13, 2026 | Series D | 3601 | - | |
Aug 28, 2025 | Series A | 8450 | ||
May 16, 2025 | Series A | 8958 | - |
Global Emerging Markets has acquired 3 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Catholic Herald on Jun 01, 2023. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Global Emerging Markets:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 01, 2023 | Provider of Catholic news, analysis, and commentary | - | 1888 | |
May 20, 2021 | Manufacturer of aluminum, fiberglass, and inflatable boats | - | 1957 | |
Dec 31, 2012 | Provider of medical equipment repair and refurbishment services | - | 1981 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Global Emerging Markets:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2022
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2023
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and United Kingdom
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Life Sciences
Team profile of Global Emerging Markets
Global Emerging Markets has a team of 31 members including 7 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States, France and 3 more locations. Global Emerging Markets' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Global Emerging Markets:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Saint Crepin | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | New York City | - | ||
Principal | Dublin | - | ||
Advisor | - | - | - | |
Associate | New York City | - |
Co-investors of Global Emerging Markets
Over the past 35 years, 35 investors have co-invested in Global Emerging Markets's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Global Emerging Markets: 35 investors entered a company along with Global Emerging Markets. These include investors like Falcon Capital Management (1 company).
Global Emerging Markets News
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Norge Mining Forms Strategic Partnership with GEM, Securing Up To $125m in Funding Contingent on Public ListingMiningstockeducation•Sep 30, 2026•Global Emerging Markets, Norway Minerals
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GEM Global Yield to Acquire Shares in Romania's NorofertSeeNews•Jul 27, 2026•Norofert Organics, Global Emerging Markets
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GEM Global Yield Commits Up To NT$500 Million To Senhwa BiosciencesPR Newswire•Jul 15, 2026•Senhwa Biosciences, Global Emerging Markets
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Sequana Medical Increases Share Capital Through GEM SubscriptionGlobeNewswire•Mar 26, 2026•Sequana Medical, Global Emerging Markets
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Skydrops Secures £20 Million Investment Commitment from GEMTMC•Feb 18, 2026•Skydropswater, Global Emerging Markets
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Kensana Health Secures $120 Million from GEM to Advance Plant-Based MedicineFinancial Post•Sep 19, 2025•Kensana Health, Global Emerging Markets
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Aja Health acquires Canadian Travel and Doctors Clinics assets; GEM Global invests.GlobeNewswire•Aug 30, 2025•Canadian Travel Clinics, Global Emerging Markets, ajahw.com
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Pennpetro Energy Secures Loan to Fund 2024 Results AuditShareprices•Jun 21, 2025•Pennpetro Energy, Global Emerging Markets
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Weston N.V. Secures €100 Million Investment Commitment from GEM Global Yield LLC SCSBakersfield•Jun 19, 2025•Weston, Global Emerging Markets
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US-based GEM invests $80 million in Vietnamese proptech firm Meey GroupVietnam Investment Review•May 16, 2025•Meey Land, Global Emerging Markets
