Sponsor Solutions
Over
20 years
investing in
infrastructure
We provide catalytic seed capital for small and emerging private equity managers.
By providing access to scale capital, support for non-investment infrastructure needs, and an opportunity to harness the networks and experience required to invest appropriately in emerging firms, we seek to generate attractive returns and catalyze meaningful opportunities for the next generation.
Demonstrated Experience
FUNDING AND SUPPORTING SMALL
AND EMERGINGMANAGERS
20+
Experience
$21B
Assets Under
Management
~530
Relationships
Seed Investments for Firm Founders
The GCM Grosvenor Elevate Strategy empowers firm founders to launch and scale their firms while advancing a more innovative investment ecosystem. We seek to make meaningful seed investments in small and emerging private equity managers focused on lower- and middle-market buyout opportunities.
Investment Spotlights
Sponsor Resources
We seek to lower barriers to entry for firm founders by providing them access to a suite of non-investment infrastructure support resources, key questions, and considerations required for successfully launching a firm.
Senior Leadership
If you are interested in speaking to a member of the team, please email sponsor[email protected].
Elizabeth Browne
Managing Director
Kevin Nickelberry
Managing Director
Related News and Insights
Private Equity Veteran Dave Tayeh Launches Tayeh Capital Group in Partnership with Jay Alix and GCM Grosvenor
GCM Grosvenor Elevate Fund Holds Final Close at Nearly $800 Million, the Largest Debut Private Equity Seeding Fund of Its Kind, Signaling Strong Continued Support for Small and Emerging Firm Founders
Data as of September 30, 2025.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. No assurance can be given that any investment will achieve its objectives or avoid losses. Unless apparent from context, all statements herein represent GCM Grosvenor’s opinion