GF Private Equity Group

GF Private Equity Group is the private equity investment arm of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, headquartered in Durango, Colorado. The firm manages a diversified portfolio of direct investments and fund commitments, with a significant strategic emphasis on the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. GF Private Equity Group is particularly recognized for its early and influential investments in the gene therapy space, having backed successful companies such as AveXis, REGENXBIO, and Audentes Therapeutics. By leveraging the stable, long-term capital base of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the group supports the development of innovative therapies for rare diseases and other unmet medical needs. The firm typically collaborates with leading venture capital partners and experienced management teams to foster clinical and commercial growth.