Gramercy Funds Management

Gramercy Funds Management LLC, founded in 1998 by Robert Koenigsberger, is a hedge fund manager based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico City, and Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in emerging markets, providing investment solutions that encompass both alternative and long-only strategies. Gramercy is known for its expertise in distressed debt, but it has adapted its investment approach to include a broader range of instruments as the market has evolved. With a strong emphasis on fundamental analysis and bottom-up stock selection, the firm manages client-focused portfolios for a diverse clientele, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. Gramercy’s investment professionals possess extensive experience in emerging markets, supported by a dedicated research team that enhances their decision-making capabilities through deep local insights and market knowledge.

Hamad Almudhaf

Managing Director and Head of International Capital Markets

Ed Beshlian

Partner and Head of ESG

James Conroy

Managing Director and Head of Business Intelligence and Analytics Group

Jason Cook

Managing Director and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa

Gene Farberov

Managing Director, Head of Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer

Michael Harris

Partner and CTO

Gunter Heiland

Partner and Co-Head of Emerging Markets Debt Group

David Herzberg

Partner, Emerging Markets Distressed Portfolio Manager

Belinda Hill

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager and Member of the Investment Committee

Thomas Humphrey

President and Senior Partner

Ajay Jani

Managing Director of Emerging Markets Liquid Alternatives Portfolio Manager

Robert Joannou

Partner and CFO

Javier Ledesma-Arocena

Partner

Matthew Maloney

Partner, Head of Public Credit and Member of Credit Investment Committee and the Global Research Committee

Philip Meier

Managing Director, Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager, Head of EM Debt and Member of Credit Investment Committee, Global Research Committee and Top-Down View Group

Thomas Norgaard

Managing Director and Director of Latin American Investment Development

Ross Rosen

Managing Director and Head of Operations

William Shia

Managing Director and Head of Asian Investments

Christopher Tackney

Managing Director and Trade / Portfolio Manager

James Taylor JD

Partner, Head of Special Situation and Member of Global Investment Committee

Andrew Williams

Managing Director and Head of Asia and Middle East

Dennis Wilson

Partner and CFO

Tony Tessitore Ph.D

Managing Director and Head of Equities

5 past transactions

Pogust Goodhead

Debt Financing in 2023
Pogust Goodhead is a law firm established in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in various legal areas, including competition law, employment law, medical product liability, and consumer product liability. With a global alliance comprising over 100 lawyers and more than 500 staff members, Pogust Goodhead is dedicated to ensuring that individuals, groups, and corporations have access to fair and tangible justice. The firm's extensive expertise positions it as a significant player in the legal landscape, advocating for clients in complex legal matters.

Game Jolt

Seed Round in 2021
Game Jolt is a social media platform tailored for gamers and the content they produce. It serves as a user-generated marketplace for digital collectibles, facilitating connections between brands, creators, and the Gen Z gaming community. The platform allows users to share and download video games, participate in on-platform events, and engage in mini-games, thereby enhancing user interaction. Through these features, Game Jolt fosters a dynamic environment where players can connect, compete, and collaborate with friends and other gamers.

Africell

Debt Financing in 2021
Africell, established in 2001, is a prominent mobile telecommunications provider in Africa, focusing on connecting and empowering local communities. The company has achieved significant growth, becoming the leading operator in Gambia and Sierra Leone, while expanding its operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where it acquired Orange Uganda. Africell Holdings maintains full ownership of its operations in Gambia, Sierra Leone, and the DRC, and holds a majority stake in Uganda. As of the end of 2016, Africell had approximately 11 million active subscribers. The company offers a range of services, including 2G and 3G voice and data services, and is in the process of deploying LTE services, which are already available in Kampala, Uganda.

Credivalores-Crediservicios

Venture Round in 2014
Based in Bogota, Colombia, Credivalores-Crediservicios is a non-banking financial company that provides consumer loans for individuals and small companies. The company also focuses on payroll-deduction loans and consumer lending collected through public utility bills as well as discount of checks and financing of insurance policies to low and middle income individuals. The independent consumer finance company uses its funding received from Gramercy Funds Management to upgrade the company’s entire technology platform combined with various initiatives. Founded in 2003, Credivalores-Crediservicios offers its services to clients in Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.

Banro

Post in 2014
Banro is a Canadian gold mining company that focuses on the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The company operates two gold-producing mines: the Twangiza mine, which began production in October 2011 near Bukavu, and the Namoya mine, located in the Maniema province. The Twangiza mine, an oxide operation, currently produces approximately 100,000 ounces of gold annually, with plans to increase production to between 110,000 and 120,000 ounces through plant modifications. In addition to its producing mines, Banro is advancing two gold exploration projects, Lugushwa and Kamituga, both situated in the southwest near Bukavu.
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