Our History
50+ years of providing alternative investment solutions to clients
1971
First year of investing
GCM Grosvenor launches its first portfolio of hedge funds, becoming a pioneer of the multi-manager investment approach
1971-1990
Focus on individual investors and family offices
We build our track record in multi-strategy and single-strategy alternatives portfolios.
1990-1991
Shift in leadership
Our current Chairman and Vice Chairman join GCM Grosvenor and commit to building a best-in-class institutional asset management firm.
1996
First customized portfolio of hedge funds
We are an early provider of customized hedge fund portfolios and advisory services.
1999
First customized portfolio of private equity funds
Our private equity group, which we acquire in 2014, implements its first multi-manager customized portfolio.
2006
Begin global expansion
Tokyo (2006)
London (2007)
Hong Kong (2012)
Seoul (2015)
Toronto (2021)
Frankfurt (2021)
Sydney (2023)
2012
Commitment to investing responsibly
We become a signatory to the U.N. Principles of Responsible Investing (“PRI”).
2014
Acquisition of private equity, real estate, and infrastructure business
We broaden our alternative investment offerings and client base
2016
Small and Emerging Managers Conference 10th anniversary
10 years of raising the visibility of small, emerging and diverse managers.
2017
Endorser of the Institutional Limited Partners Association (“ILPA”)
We formalize our support for ILPA and their guiding principles, practices, and policies.
2018
Consortium added to GCM Grosvenor’s events platform
As a new complement to our events platform, Consortium continues the tradition of showcasing diverse and women managers.
2020
NASDAQ listed
GCM Grosvenor becomes a public company.
2021
50 years
We celebrate our 50th year of providing alternative investment solutions to our clients.
2023
Consortium 20th anniversary
We celebrate Consortium’s 20th year of uniting institutional investors, consultants, and diverse and emerging managers to network, learn and drive the industry forward.