Gramercy Funds Management
Gramercy Funds Management LLC, founded in 1998 by Robert Koenigsberger, is a hedge fund manager based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico City, and Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in emerging markets, providing investment solutions that encompass both alternative and long-only strategies. Gramercy is known for its expertise in distressed debt, but it has adapted its investment approach to include a broader range of instruments as the market has evolved. With a strong emphasis on fundamental analysis and bottom-up stock selection, the firm manages client-focused portfolios for a diverse clientele, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. Gramercy’s investment professionals possess extensive experience in emerging markets, supported by a dedicated research team that enhances their decision-making capabilities through deep local insights and market knowledge.
Top Stages
Matthew Maloney
Partner, Head of Public Credit and Member of Credit Investment Committee and the Global Research Committee
Philip Meier
Managing Director, Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager, Head of EM Debt and Member of Credit Investment Committee, Global Research Committee and Top-Down View Group
Past deals in DRC
Africell
Debt Financing in 2021
Africell, established in 2001, is a prominent mobile telecommunications operator in Africa, focusing on connecting and empowering local communities in its markets. With a commitment to traditional African values, Africell has become the leading provider in Gambia and Sierra Leone, while also expanding its presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where it acquired Orange Uganda. The company offers a range of services, including 2G, 3G, and plans for LTE, catering to the diverse needs of its subscribers. By the end of 2016, Africell had reached a total of 11 million active subscribers across its operations. The company emphasizes community engagement and aims to enhance connectivity across the regions it serves.
Banro
Post in 2014
Banro Corp is a Canadian gold mining company focused on the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The company operates two gold-producing mines: the Twangiza mine, which began production in October 2011 and currently yields approximately 100,000 ounces of gold per year with plans to increase this output, and the Namoya mine, located in the Maniema province. In addition to its producing operations, Banro is advancing two gold exploration projects, the Lugushwa project and the Kamituga project, both situated southwest of Bukavu. These projects reflect Banro's commitment to expanding its presence in the DRC's gold mining sector.
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