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| CRD # | 298976 |
| SEC # | 801-114532 |
| CIK # | 0001754737 |
| AUM | 924.7 M (2026-03-31) |
| Employees | 11 (64% Investors, 0% Brokers) |
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| Phone | 312-900-0160 |
| Address | 110 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606-1578 |
| Source | [IAPD] [EDGAR] [Website] [LinkedIn] |
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| Fees and Compensation — Form ADV Part 2A (3/31/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 5. Fees and Compensation In consideration of its advisory services, the Adviser is generally entitled to receive management fees and performance-based compensation with respect to Clients. The fees and expenses applicable to the Funds are set forth in detail in their respective Governing Documents and the fees and expenses applicable to the Managed Accounts are set forth in the Advisory Agreement. However, a summary of the Adviser’s basic fee schedule is set forth below. The Funds Management Fee. On behalf of the Funds, the General Partners make capital calls from which it will pay to the Adviser (or its designee) an investment management fee (the “Management Fee”) quarterly, in advance, on a Limited Partner-by Limited Partner basis as well as certain expenses as provided in the Governing Documents. The Management Fee, where defined, generally will be assessed at a rate of 2% of commitments during the Commitment Period (as such term is defined in the Governing Documents). After the expiration of the Commitment Period for Fund I and Fund II, the Management Fee will be 2% of an amount equal to the sum of (i) each Limited Partner’s pro rata portion of the aggregate capital committed to Portfolio Investments then held by the Fund reduced by (ii) such Limited Partner’s pro rata share of the amount of capital committed by the Partnership to any Portfolio Investments that have been Realized (as such term is defined in the relevant Governing Documents) after the Commitment Period. After the expiration of the Commitment Period for Fund III, the Management Fee will be stepped down upon the first Management Fee Due Date (as such term is defined in the relevant Governing Documents) to occur after termination of the Commitment Period. The Management Fee will be calculated as a percentage of the Commitment Period Management Fee as set forth in the Fund III Governing Documents. The Funds are closed-end investment vehicles intended for long-term investment. Accordingly, Management Fees are expected to be paid, except as otherwise described in the relevant Governing Documents, and Fund investors may not withdraw from the Fund prior to dissolution or transfer any of their interests in a Fund without the prior written consent of the General Partner of the applicable Fund. Management fees for partial periods generally are prorated, as appropriate, based upon the number of days elapsed during such period. The Management Fee obligation of the Funds, and their investors, may only be terminated or modified as provided by the Funds’ Governing Documents. The General Partner of each Fund may elect to waive or charge a higher or lower management fee in certain situations. For additional information, please refer to the Governing Documents for the Funds which may contain different management fee provisions and payment structures than that described above. Carried Interest. The Adviser or its affiliates typically receive Carried Interests allocations from the Funds of up to 20% of investment proceeds from the Portfolio Investments. Carried Interests allocations may be subject to hurdles and/or claw-backs, depending on, among other things, the returns generated by the Funds. The General Partners of the Funds may elect to waive or reduce the Carried Interest with respect to any Limited Partner. For additional information, please refer to the specific Governing Documents for the Funds which may contain different carried interest provisions and payment structures than that described above. Organizational Expenses. The Funds will pay, up to a an agreed upon amount, travel and printing, legal, capital raising, accounting, regulatory compliance, and any administrative or other filings incurred in connection with the formation, organization, funding and startup of the Funds, the General Partners, the Adviser, and any affiliated management companies, but not including the routine compliance costs of the General Partners or the Adviser under the Advisers Act or any similar law, rule or regulation; provided that any such organizational, funding and startup costs and expenses in excess of such agreed upon amount shall be borne by the General Partners and the Adviser through a one hundred percent (100%) offset against the Management Fee. Fund Expenses. Except as noted otherwise, the Funds will pay all fees, costs, expenses, liabilities and obligations relating to the Funds and/or their activities, business, or actual or potential investments. For additional information regarding Fund Expenses, please refer to the relevant Governing Documents. General Partner Expenses. In consideration for the Management Fee, each General Partner or the Adviser shall be responsible for and pay all ordinary expenses of its operations incidental to the administration of the Funds, except for those expenses borne directly by the Funds. Such normal operating expenses to be borne by the General Partners or the Adviser shall include, without limitation, all costs and expenses relating to office space, facilities, utility services, supplies and necessary administrative and clerical functions, expenditures on account of salaries, wages, and other expenses of the General Partners’ or the Adviser’s members, managers and employees, and expenses generally incurred in the general operations of the General Partners or the Adviser. Any and all placement fees shall be paid by the Funds but borne by the General Partners or the Adviser through a one hundred percent (100%) off-set against the Management Fee. The Managed Accounts Management Fee. The Adviser may receive an advisory fee (payable on a periodic basis in advance or in arrears) equal to a percentage of the total capital commitment of the Managed Accounts. The advisory fees with respect to the Managed Accounts may be negotiated separately with such institutional clients based upon a variety of factors. ... |
| Account Minimums and Types of Clients — Form ADV Part 2A (3/31/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 7. Types of Clients As discussed in Item 4 (Advisory Business), the Adviser provides investment advisory, management and other services to the Funds and Managed Accounts, which collectively are its Clients. The Clients limit their investors to persons who are both “accredited investors,” as such term is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and “qualified clients,” as such term is defined in Rule 205-3(d)(1) promulgated under the Advisers Act. Investments in the Funds are subject to a minimum investment of $5 million, with such amounts being subject to waiver at the discretion of the General Partners. Investors in the Clients include U.S. and non-U.S. investors, including institutional investors, high net worth individuals and the General Partners. The Adviser may in the future provide investment advice and other services to other Clients or types of Clients. Managed Account Clients are required to enter into an Advisory Agreement that, among other things, sets forth the nature and scope of the investment advisory authority of the Adviser and the investment objectives, guidelines and restrictions applicable to the management of the Managed Accounts. The Adviser does not have a minimum account size for Managed Account clients. The account size is subject to the Adviser’s discretion on a case-by-case basis. |
| Type | Form D Funds | Date | Sold | AUM |
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| PE | GLS Capital Partners Fund III-A LP | [2026-03-31] | 0.1 M | 0.1 M |
| Offered $450,000,000 · Filed 2025-08-14 (D) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(1) · Remaining $449,850,000 · Duration More than one year · Revenue Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | GLS Capital Partners Fund III LP | [2026-03-31] | 131.0 M | 352.4 M |
| Offered $450,000,000 · Filed 2025-08-14 (D) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(7) · Remaining $318,986,864 · Duration More than one year · Revenue Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | GLS Capital Partners Fund II LP | [2023-03-30] | 280.1 M | 309.2 M |
| Offered $450,000,000 · Filed 2024-07-12 (D/A) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(1) · Remaining $169,876,000 · Duration More than one year · Commission $1,562,322 · Revenue Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | GLS Capital Partners Fund I LP | [2019-05-22] | 111.2 M | 165.2 M |
| Offered $111,158,350 · Filed 2019-12-19 (D/A) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(1) · Duration One year or less · Finder's Fee $1,480,250 · Revenue Decline to Disclose | ||||
| AUM Breakdown | Accounts | AUM ($M) |
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| By Client Type | ||
| (a) Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 0 | 0.0 |
| (b) Individuals (high net worth individuals) | 0 | 0.0 |
| (c) Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (d) Investment companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (e) Business development companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (f) Pooled investment vehicles | 7 | 827.0 |
| (g) Pension and profit sharing plans | 0 | 0.0 |
| (h) Charitable organizations | 0 | 0.0 |
| (i) State or municipal government entities | 0 | 0.0 |
| (j) Other investment advisers | 0 | 0.0 |
| (k) Insurance companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (l) Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (m) Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | 0.0 |
| (n) Other | 0 | 97.7 |
| Total | 9 | 924.7 |
| By Discretionary | ||
| Discretionary | 9 | 924.7 |
| Non-Discretionary | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 9 | 924.7 |
| By Non-United States Persons | ||
| Non-United States Persons | 604.6 | |
| United States Persons | 320.1 | |
| Total | 9 | 924.7 |
| Form D Directors | Role | # Filings | # Firms | 2011 - 2026 |
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| David Spiegel | Director, Executive Officer | 8 | 2 | |
| Jamison Lynch | Director, Executive Officer | 5 | 2 | |
| Adam Gill | Director, Executive Officer | 5 | 2 | |
| Gls Capital Partners GP III LLC | Promoter | 2 | 1 | |
| Gls Capital Partners GP II LLC | Promoter | 1 | 1 | |
| Gls Capital Partners GP LLC | Promoter | 1 | 1 |
| Firm Profile (Form ADV) | |
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| Serves | Institutional |
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