Gilbert Global Equity Partners

Gilbert Global Equity Partners is an institutional investment firm specializing in private equity and equity-related investments in both public and private companies worldwide. With a capital base of US $1.2 billion, the firm has been active for over 22 years, investing in a broad range of transaction types, including growth companies, privatizations, strategic alliances, mature businesses, and operational turnarounds. Their principal investors include Fortune 500 corporations, state and corporate pension funds, university endowments, insurance companies, and financial institutions.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on long-term appreciation through controlling ownership or strategic minority positions. They seek attractive opportunities across global markets and industries, with portfolio companies spanning telecommunications equipment and services, financial and business services, as well as traditional industrial and consumer-related businesses. Gilbert Global's principals have financed over 130 successful companies in 17 countries since 1984.

While they do not require an operating role, Gilbert Global traditionally works closely with management teams to help supplement their companies' strategic and operational planning. Their objective is to create value by increasing the worth of their portfolio companies over time, aligning their interests with those of their investors.