Goldman Sachs

About The Fund

Goldman Sachs encompasses a premier corporate equity investing group that has been a major player since 1986. They have channelled over $82 billion into equity investments across more than 600 companies on a global scale. Goldman Sachs operates the GS Capital Partners VI fund, which boasts a substantial $20 billion equity capacity, enriched by a $7.4 billion contribution from within Goldman Sachs. Their investment strategy is versatile, targeting a dynamic array of industries located in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, aiming for investments that range from $50 million to a substantial $800 million. In addition, their technology division within the Principal Investment Area has a distinct focus, investing in cutting-edge technology enterprises through varied stages of a company's growth. As recorded on December 31, 2008, the Goldman Sachs Private Equity Group (PEG) was responsible for managing an impressive $32.8 billion portfolio, which encompasses primary commitments, co-investments, and positions in the secondary market. Significantly, this sum includes over $2.0 billion directly invested by Goldman Sachs and their employees. Furthermore, their Private Capital Investing (PCI) wing is tailored to provide preferred equity and mezzanine capital to burgeoning and mid-market entities based in North America. PCI is targeted for investments ranging from $20 million to $150 million in common, preferred, and structured equity formats. Their industry focus is widespread across various sectors such as Software, Media, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Hardware and Manufacturing, Retail and E-Commerce, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Gaming and eSports, Cloud Services and Infrastructure, Impact, Payments, Robotics, Aerospace and Defense, Nanotechnology, Online Social platforms, and the Consumer sector. The fund's investment strategies cover the gamut from Pre-Seed to Series B, with assets under management reaching approximately $39.9 billion. Their investment range is broad, with minimum investments starting at $20,000, a sweet spot of around $100,000, and a maximum cap of $1,000,000.