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Gemini Investors

Wellesley, MA, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Venture Capital

Founded in 1993, Gemini is a Massachusetts based private equity firm that provides capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Since its inception, we have invested approximately $650 million in more than 125 companies throughout the U.S., typically investing $3 – $8 million per transaction in either control or minority positions. We are currently investing our sixth committed fund. Gemini offers a flexible investment approach. We provide a wide range of financing structures, which include subordinated debt with warrants, preferred stock, and common equity. We have extensive experience leading transactions, as well as co-investing with other private equity firms and independent sponsors. Currently investing Gemini Investors VI, L.P., we seek established businesses and experienced management teams that have a solid operating history and significant growth potential. Our target portfolio company has revenues of $5 to $100 million and EBITDA of at least $1 million. We have a diversified approach to investing, and a proven track record in consumer products and services, healthcare services, manufacturing, distribution, for-profit education, restaurants, waste and recycling, retail, hardware and software technologies, and business services. In 2009, the U.S. Small Business Administration selected Gemini from among 300 current Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) funds as the inaugural winner of the SBIC of the Year Award. We received this honor during National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C. Over the last twenty years, Gemini has built an experienced and cohesive team of investment professionals. The firm's five general partners have all worked together for more than a decade, and collectively bring 120+ years of experience in management, strategy consulting, investment banking, venture capital, and private equity.