GF Private Equity Group

About The Fund

GF Private Equity Group, LLC, operating as a component of the Southern Ute Growth Fund, is a private equity investment firm that conducts its business on behalf of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. The group has a strong foundation backed by the Tribe's financial acumen, which has earned it a triple-A credit rating from reputable agencies Fitch and Standard & Poor's. Since the firm's establishment in 2003, it has concentrated on building a diversified portfolio of investments, with a focus on private equity, growth equity, special situations, and venture capital funds. The group predominantly invests in funds that are headquartered in North America and Europe, underscoring its geographical preference for fund allocation. With a commitment to advancing the financial prosperity of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and its members, the firm manages a significant investment base that contributes to the Tribe's economic development and growth. GF Private Equity Group generally invests with both minimum and maximum commitment amounts set at $23,770,000, reflecting a targeted approach to fund allocation. The industries it favors include IT and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) as well as Education. Not merely confined to financial transactions, GF Private Equity Group is part of a broader network of the Southern Ute Growth Fund's business and investment endeavors, which includes real estate (GF Properties Group), energy (Red Willow Production Company, Red Cedar Gathering Company, Southern Ute Dept. of Energy), and utilities among other sectors. The company's holistic approach to investment and community development is further exemplified by its association with various tribal entities and initiatives, ranging from educational institutions to recreational facilities and shared services.