Nick Powell

GEMS is a hands-on manager which invests in listed and unlisted expansion-stage companies in a range of sectors including telecom, natural resources, consumer and financial services in the Asia Pacific region, with China, India and Japan receiving the highest priority in their investment allocation focus. The firm generally do not invest in start-up operations unless they are extensions of existing businesses. It typically seeks to invest between USD 10-50 million in well-positioned companies with strong growth potential, a track record of increasing profitability, a clear business focus and high quality management. It typically takes minority positions in their investee companies, but also takes control stakes which are management-backed, as well as structured minority stake and generally holds investments for three to five years, exiting through trade sales, put options, buyouts, strategic investors, new financial investors, IPOs and M&A transactions.