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British Emerging Manager Institute

The Future of
US Alternatives

The US Emerging Manager Institute supports
the next generation of alternative asset managers

For those who build, we support you

The US Emerging Manager Institute (“USEMI”) has been created to bridge the gap between conferences, placement agents and fundraising success.

Our mission is to provide market access and expertise to support the launch and growth of new asset management firms. We want to provide a level playing field and drive the growth of the US economy. This advice and basic access is designed to be free for GPs and LPs.

Our Focus

We support founders building asset management firms, spanning:

Private funds and independent sponsors
Strategies including: private equity, private debt, real assets, venture capital, hedge funds
US headquartered firms or US-weighted investment mandates

Our Initiatives

Access

Direct relationships to key service providers for emerging managers
LP networking and connection opportunities

Expertise

Knowledge to help you build best-inclass
2025 Emerging Manager Summit Day
Latest research and perspectives from GPs and LPs

Innovation

Access to experts driving the latest innovations, from interval funds to GP seeding, NAV lending and warehouse facilities

Representation

Targeted support for regional US managers
Support for firms opening new US offices
Guidance on ESG – building lasting impact
Support and advice for minority and underrepresented founders

What Members of Our UK Institute Say

Novus Equity Partners

"BEMI is leading the charge with addressing what is largely an untapped market in the UK – emerging managers"

Constellation Equity Partners

"Constellation is pleased to be part of BEMI – a great initiative"

GTO Partners

"Great to see support for emerging managers in the UK"

Leon Capital

"A brilliant association. Pleased to be a member"

Novus Equity Partners

"BEMI is leading the charge with addressing what is largely an untapped market in the UK – emerging managers"

Constellation Equity Partners

"Constellation is pleased to be part of BEMI – a great initiative"

GTO Partners

"Great to see support for emerging managers in the UK"

Leon Capital

"A brilliant association. Pleased to be a member"

Join Us

Our sponsor partners are leading service providers and investors in emerging managers, providing the capital and expertise to accelerate their growth. No sponsorship is permitted by organisations that do not actively support emerging managers.

Our sponsors’ organisations, services and thought leadership are featured throughout our website and initiatives, to the benefit of our manager members. Membership for emerging managers is free until 2026.