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 based in London, United Kingdom, that was established in 2017. 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 effective justice.

Game Jolt

Seed Round in 2021
Game Jolt is a social media platform tailored for gamers and the content they generate. It operates 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, while also offering on-platform events and mini-games that enhance user engagement. Game Jolt enables players to interact, compete, and collaborate with friends and other players, fostering a vibrant community dedicated to gaming culture.

Africell

Debt Financing in 2021
Africell, established in 2001, is a prominent mobile telecommunications operator in Africa, focusing on connecting and empowering local communities in its markets. With a commitment to traditional African values, Africell has become the leading provider in Gambia and Sierra Leone, while also expanding its presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where it acquired Orange Uganda. The company offers a range of services, including 2G, 3G, and plans for LTE, catering to the diverse needs of its subscribers. By the end of 2016, Africell had reached a total of 11 million active subscribers across its operations. The company emphasizes community engagement and aims to enhance connectivity across the regions it serves.

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 Corp is a Canadian gold mining company focused 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 and currently yields approximately 100,000 ounces of gold per year with plans to increase this output, and the Namoya mine, located in the Maniema province. In addition to its producing operations, Banro is advancing two gold exploration projects, the Lugushwa project and the Kamituga project, both situated southwest of Bukavu. These projects reflect Banro's commitment to expanding its presence in the DRC's gold mining sector.
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