The Future of
Gulf Alternatives
The Gulf Emerging Manager Institute supports
the next generation of alternative asset managers
For those who build, we support you
The Gulf Emerging Manager Institute (“GEMI”) has been created for the historically underserved founders of private market fund managers and independent sponsors headquartered or investing in the Gulf Region.
Our mission is to provide cost-effective market access and expertise to support the launch and growth of new asset management firms. Our belief is that a vibrant, responsible and well-capitalised private market manager ecosystem can be an engine for the growth of Gulf companies, and the creation of new Gulf jobs.
Our Focus
We support founders building asset management firms, spanning:
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Our sponsor partners are leading service providers and investors in emerging managers, providing the capital and expertise to accelerate their growth. No sponsorship is permitted by organisations that do not actively support emerging managers.
Our sponsors’ organisations, services and thought leadership are featured throughout our website and initiatives, to the benefit of our manager members. Membership for emerging managers is free until 2026.