Gemspring Capital
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Firm Overview Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm based in Westport, Connecticut with approximately $3.8 billion of capital under management. We provide flexible capital and strategic support to middle market companies, partnering with exceptional management teams to accelerate growth and unlock long-term value. Since our founding in 2016, we’ve completed over 120 acquisitions across sectors including business services, software, tech-enabled services, healthcare, financial and insurance services, consumer services, and industrials. Our control funds have more than doubled in size with each vintage. In 2022, we expanded our platform with Gemspring Growth Solutions, focused on non-control equity investments. With a team of over 70 professionals, we bring an entrepreneurial mindset, and a culture grounded in collaboration, analytical rigor, intellectual honesty, integrity, and lasting impact. We are passionate about investing, solving problems, and serving our management teams, partner companies, investors, and communities. Position Description Gempring is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join the firm’s investment team. This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team of professionals with an impressive blend of financial and operational experience. The majority of Gemspring’s Vice Presidents have successfully ascended the ranks without attending business school. The investment team is supported by six Business Development Professionals and a strong operational support team. Senior Associates will have direct responsibilities for all aspects of the private equity deal process, including, but not limited to, evaluating new deal opportunities, valuation modeling, completing business diligence, managing third party diligence providers, closing execution and mechanics, as well as closely interacting with portfolio company executive teams to drive operational improvements. Core Responsibilities Conduct detailed financial modeling and company KPI analyses to inform underwriting of potential investments Lead market research, competitive analysis and other qualitative workstreams Prepare detailed investment memos and presentations for internal investment committee Manage internal, company and third-party stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient deal processes Maintain close partnership with portfolio company management teams and internal operating partners to drive financial and operational improvements and execute add-on acquisitions Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Required At least 1-2 years of Private Equity experience and 2 years at a bulge bracket or middle market investment bank or top tier-management consulting firm Advanced analytical capabilities, financial modeling proficiency, valuations, and deal execution understanding A highly motivated, outside of the box thinker, who understands how to deliver on short-term timeframes and is committed to meeting deadlines A thoughtful, open, and honest communicator with an ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, verbally and on paper, internally and externally with bankers, lawyers, c-suite portfolio teams, and other third parties A demonstrated track record of prioritizing and managing multiple deals and tasks in an organized, solutions-oriented manner Compensation and Benefits Gemspring offers a highly competitive salary that reflects the qualifications required for the role and a bull benefits package, including rent stipend for living in Connecticut In-Office (5 days/week) Gemspring’s work model emphasizes in-office collaboration and apprenticeship style learning, fostering deep connections among our team members. We believe this approach accelerates learning and integration into the firm. Meaningful interactions that occur in person cannot be replicated in a remote setting, making this model essential for personal and professional growth. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Firm Overview Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm based in Westport, Connecticut with approximately $3.8 billion of capital under management. We provide flexible capital and strategic support to middle market companies, partnering with exceptional management teams to accelerate growth and unlock long-term value. Since our founding in 2016, we’ve completed over 120 acquisitions across sectors including business services, software, tech-enabled services, healthcare, financial and insurance services, consumer services, and industrials. Our control funds have more than doubled in size with each vintage. In 2022, we expanded our platform with Gemspring Growth Solutions, focused on non-control equity investments. With a team of over 70 professionals, we bring an entrepreneurial mindset, and a culture grounded in collaboration, analytical rigor, intellectual honesty, integrity, and lasting impact. We are passionate about investing, solving problems, and serving our management teams, partner companies, investors, and communities. Position Description Gempring is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join the firm’s investment team. This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team of professionals with an impressive blend of financial and operational experience. The majority of Gemspring’s Vice Presidents have successfully ascended the ranks without attending business school. The investment team is supported by six Business Development Professionals and a strong operational support team. Senior Associates will have direct responsibilities for all aspects of the private equity deal process, including, but not limited to, evaluating new deal opportunities, valuation modeling, completing business diligence, managing third party diligence providers, closing execution and mechanics, as well as closely interacting with portfolio company executive teams to drive operational improvements. Core Responsibilities Conduct detailed financial modeling and company KPI analyses to inform underwriting of potential investments Lead market research, competitive analysis and other qualitative workstreams Prepare detailed investment memos and presentations for internal investment committee Manage internal, company and third-party stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient deal processes Maintain close partnership with portfolio company management teams and internal operating partners to drive financial and operational improvements and execute add-on acquisitions Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Required At least 1-2 years of Private Equity experience and 2 years at a bulge bracket or middle market investment bank or top tier-management consulting firm Advanced analytical capabilities, financial modeling proficiency, valuations, and deal execution understanding A highly motivated, outside of the box thinker, who understands how to deliver on short-term timeframes and is committed to meeting deadlines A thoughtful, open, and honest communicator with an ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, verbally and on paper, internally and externally with bankers, lawyers, c-suite portfolio teams, and other third parties A demonstrated track record of prioritizing and managing multiple deals and tasks in an organized, solutions-oriented manner Compensation and Benefits Gemspring offers a highly competitive salary that reflects the qualifications required for the role and a bull benefits package, including rent stipend for living in Connecticut In-Office (5 days/week) Gemspring’s work model emphasizes in-office collaboration and apprenticeship style learning, fostering deep connections among our team members. We believe this approach accelerates learning and integration into the firm. Meaningful interactions that occur in person cannot be replicated in a remote setting, making this model essential for personal and professional growth. Seniority level
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