The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., established in 1869, is a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management. It operates in four primary segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The company provides a wide range of services, including financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, underwriting services for various securities, client execution services for fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, securities services, and wealth advisory services. It serves a diverse client base comprising corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Additionally, Goldman Sachs invests in a broad array of asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, real estate, and private equity, demonstrating its commitment to driving growth and innovation across industries.
Managing Director, Asia Pacific Healthcare and Life Sciences Investing
Kaixun Zhang
Managing Director
Teresa Mattamouros
Managing Director, Asset and Wealth Management (Infrastructure Fund)
Tanner Mahoney
Vice President
Ben Fife
Vice President - GS Growth
Past deals in Automotive
Kavak
Debt Financing in 2025
KAVAK is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars, primarily in Latin America. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mexico City, the company leverages real-time market data to provide sellers with fair offers for their vehicles, allowing transactions to be completed quickly and conveniently from home. KAVAK enhances the customer experience by offering services such as home delivery, vehicle collection, and pre-owned car financing, enabling users to navigate the car trading process with ease. The platform specializes in e-commerce within the automotive and retail sectors, making it a prominent player in the used car market.
CarTrade
Post in 2024
CarTrade is a prominent online automotive marketplace in India, facilitating the buying and selling of new and used vehicles. The company operates a multi-channel platform featuring several brands, including CarWale, BikeWale, and Shriram Automall. CarTrade connects various stakeholders in the automotive sector, such as vehicle buyers, sellers, dealers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Through a network that spans over 80 cities and involves more than 1,200 dealers, CarTrade conducts car auctions, empowering customers to find suitable vehicles at competitive prices. The platform also offers a range of services that support automotive transactions, including marketing, financing, and other related activities, enhancing the overall experience for its users.
project44
Venture Round in 2022
Project44, Inc. is a technology company specializing in a cloud-based visibility platform aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, project44 manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and automotive. The company's platform integrates solutions for pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and exception management, allowing for greater transparency and automation in transportation processes. By connecting shippers and carriers, project44 drives predictability, resilience, and sustainability in the supply chain, establishing itself as a market leader recognized for its innovative capabilities and high customer satisfaction.
Kavak
Debt Financing in 2022
KAVAK is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars, primarily in Latin America. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mexico City, the company leverages real-time market data to provide sellers with fair offers for their vehicles, allowing transactions to be completed quickly and conveniently from home. KAVAK enhances the customer experience by offering services such as home delivery, vehicle collection, and pre-owned car financing, enabling users to navigate the car trading process with ease. The platform specializes in e-commerce within the automotive and retail sectors, making it a prominent player in the used car market.
Rimac Group
Series D in 2022
Rimac is a technology powerhouse that manufactures electric hypercars and provides full technology solutions to global automotive manufacturers. Founded in 2009 with headquarters in Croatia, Rimac started as a garage project and grew into a globally recognized technology leader, built upon the passion and vision of the company's Founder and CEO Mate Rimac. It has challenged the status-quo with the vision to revolutionize and reinvent the sports car with its unique technology thus successfully tackling the electrification challenge set upon the automotive industry.
Caribou
Series C in 2022
Caribou is a company that specializes in automotive refinancing services, aimed at providing customers with better rates and lower monthly payments. By partnering with trusted lenders, Caribou enables drivers to take control of their auto finances, helping them save an average of over $115 per month on car payments. The company's offerings include auto refinances, auto insurance, total loss protection, guaranteed asset protection, key replacement coverage, and cosmetic care packages. These services are designed to not only reduce monthly payments but also to help customers save on interest and protect their automotive investments.
Kyte
Debt Financing in 2022
Kyte is a technology and operations company that specializes in providing on-demand car rentals delivered directly to customers' locations. Founded in 2019 in San Francisco by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte allows customers to rent vehicles for varying durations, from a single day to several weeks or months. Operating in over ten cities across the United States, the company aims to simplify travel by offering services that include car delivery, cleaning, and refueling, thus eliminating the necessity for individuals to purchase their own vehicles for longer trips. Kyte is experiencing rapid growth as it expands its reach and services.
project44
Private Equity Round in 2022
Project44, Inc. is a technology company specializing in a cloud-based visibility platform aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, project44 manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and automotive. The company's platform integrates solutions for pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and exception management, allowing for greater transparency and automation in transportation processes. By connecting shippers and carriers, project44 drives predictability, resilience, and sustainability in the supply chain, establishing itself as a market leader recognized for its innovative capabilities and high customer satisfaction.
Cyclone Robotics
Series C in 2021
Cyclone Robotics specializes in developing and selling artificial intelligence software products designed to enhance operational efficiency across various industries. The company focuses on creating digital employee solutions that help enterprises improve business operations while significantly reducing personnel and system construction costs. With independent copyright and intellectual property, Cyclone Robotics offers integrated solutions tailored for sectors such as finance, insurance, retail, and technology. The company's innovative products have been successfully implemented in notable organizations, including state-owned banks and leading companies in home appliances and automotive retail, earning positive feedback from clients. Cyclone Robotics aims to empower businesses by enabling them to streamline processes, minimize errors, and allow employees to concentrate on higher-value tasks.
H2O.ai
Series E in 2021
H2O.ai, Inc. is a company focused on democratizing artificial intelligence through its open-source machine learning and predictive analytics platform. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, H2O.ai offers various tools, including the H2O platform for data scientists and developers, H2O Driverless AI for automated machine learning, and H2O Wave for real-time application development powered by AI. The company's services encompass marketing mix modeling, risk and fraud analysis, and customer intelligence solutions. H2O.ai supports over 20,000 global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies, and has established strategic partnerships with firms like Alteryx, Goldman Sachs, and NVIDIA. The organization is recognized for its high Net Promoter Score, reflecting customer satisfaction, and boasts a team that includes some of the world’s leading machine learning practitioners. H2O.ai is committed to promoting responsible AI practices and contributing positively to society.
1KMXC
Series D in 2021
1KMXC is a high-tech research and development company for artificial intelligence robot solutions. The company provides robotic car wash service that covers many provinces and cities across China. It has obtained Alibaba investment with a financing amount of over 100 million.
CarNext.com
Venture Round in 2021
CarNext.com is a disruptive digital used car platform, that enables customers to buy, lease and subscribe to high-quality used cars. Its mission is to create the leading marketplace for flexible mobility solutions in Europe centered on trust, efficiency and transparency. CarNext.com offers customers fixed prices, full ownership and maintenance history and a ‘no-questions-asked’ 14-days period. Using a proprietary, data-driven model, CarNext.com can match supply and demand across Europe. CarNext.com is supported by a network of Delivery Stores, where customers can view the cars, receive consultation services before making a final purchase decision.
Lendbuzz
Series C in 2021
Lendbuzz, Inc. operates an innovative car financing platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to assess the creditworthiness of individuals, particularly those with thin or no credit history. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company focuses on providing financing solutions for consumers who are often underserved by traditional banks, including international students, foreign professionals, and expatriates. By analyzing a range of background information—such as employment, education, and financial history—Lendbuzz is able to extend loans and refinancing options with favorable terms, regardless of credit score or the presence of a social security number. The platform partners with auto dealerships to facilitate access to financing, allowing consumers to purchase vehicles while enabling dealerships to serve a broader and more diverse client base.
project44
Series E in 2021
Project44, Inc. is a technology company specializing in a cloud-based visibility platform aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, project44 manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and automotive. The company's platform integrates solutions for pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and exception management, allowing for greater transparency and automation in transportation processes. By connecting shippers and carriers, project44 drives predictability, resilience, and sustainability in the supply chain, establishing itself as a market leader recognized for its innovative capabilities and high customer satisfaction.
Caribou
Series B in 2021
Caribou is a company that specializes in automotive refinancing services, aimed at providing customers with better rates and lower monthly payments. By partnering with trusted lenders, Caribou enables drivers to take control of their auto finances, helping them save an average of over $115 per month on car payments. The company's offerings include auto refinances, auto insurance, total loss protection, guaranteed asset protection, key replacement coverage, and cosmetic care packages. These services are designed to not only reduce monthly payments but also to help customers save on interest and protect their automotive investments.
The Boyd Group
Post in 2020
The Boyd Group is a major retail auto glass operator in the U.S. with operations under the trade names Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority and Autoglassonly.com. The Company also operates a third party administrator, Gerber National Claims Services ("GNCS"), that offers glass, emergency roadside and first notice of loss services.
Lendbuzz
Debt Financing in 2020
Lendbuzz, Inc. operates an innovative car financing platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to assess the creditworthiness of individuals, particularly those with thin or no credit history. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company focuses on providing financing solutions for consumers who are often underserved by traditional banks, including international students, foreign professionals, and expatriates. By analyzing a range of background information—such as employment, education, and financial history—Lendbuzz is able to extend loans and refinancing options with favorable terms, regardless of credit score or the presence of a social security number. The platform partners with auto dealerships to facilitate access to financing, allowing consumers to purchase vehicles while enabling dealerships to serve a broader and more diverse client base.
H2O.ai
Series D in 2019
H2O.ai, Inc. is a company focused on democratizing artificial intelligence through its open-source machine learning and predictive analytics platform. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, H2O.ai offers various tools, including the H2O platform for data scientists and developers, H2O Driverless AI for automated machine learning, and H2O Wave for real-time application development powered by AI. The company's services encompass marketing mix modeling, risk and fraud analysis, and customer intelligence solutions. H2O.ai supports over 20,000 global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies, and has established strategic partnerships with firms like Alteryx, Goldman Sachs, and NVIDIA. The organization is recognized for its high Net Promoter Score, reflecting customer satisfaction, and boasts a team that includes some of the world’s leading machine learning practitioners. H2O.ai is committed to promoting responsible AI practices and contributing positively to society.
Huasheng Haoche
Series B in 2018
Huasheng Haoche, founded in 2015 and based in Beijing, operates as a new retail platform for automobiles, primarily serving the greater China area. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include professional car purchase guidance, affordable financing options, and various automotive insurance products. By integrating offline direct stores with online e-commerce, Huasheng Haoche aims to provide a seamless and cost-effective car buying experience for its customers. The platform emphasizes a user-centric approach, focusing on delivering a one-stop solution for car consumption, which encompasses car rentals, quality vehicle services, and enhancing customers' overall enjoyment of car ownership.
Tuhu
Series E in 2018
Tuhu is a prominent integrated online and offline platform for automotive services in China, catering to car owners' diverse needs through a customer-centric model. The company offers same-day or next-day delivery and installation of automobile after-sales products in over 260 cities across mainland China. Tuhu's services are accessible via its website, mobile app, call center, and third-party e-commerce platforms. By streamlining its supply chain and providing a digitalized, on-demand service experience, Tuhu effectively connects car owners, suppliers, and automotive service stores. Its platform accommodates a wide range of passenger vehicle models and fulfills various automotive service demands, including tire and chassis parts replacement, maintenance, repair, and detailing.
Boyd
Acquisition in 2018
Boyd Corporation is a global leader in advanced sealing, thermal management, and protection solutions, boasting over 90 years of experience. Founded in 1928 as an industrial fabricator in California, the company has transformed into a dynamic innovator, providing custom-fabricated solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Boyd specializes in engineered rubber, plastic, metal, and flexible environmental sealing products, as well as energy management solutions. The company's offerings are designed to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency across various industries, including aerospace, healthcare, and technology. By enabling advancements in self-driving cars, medical technologies, and high-powered computing, Boyd empowers its customers to redefine their markets and drive innovation.
RenRenChe
Series E in 2018
RenRenChe, founded in April 2014, operates as a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) auto transaction service platform specializing in both used and new car sales. The company offers a range of services, including free door-to-door car valuation, sales, and replacement. To ensure quality, RenRenChe has established rigorous testing standards and employs a team of professional appraisers, collaborating with the China Automobile Dealers Association to set national benchmarks for second-hand car testing. The platform provides significant after-sales guarantees, including a 14-day return policy and a one-year warranty on core components, thereby enhancing buyer confidence. RenRenChe has attracted considerable investment, securing significant funding from notable investors, which has facilitated its growth and technological development within the industry.
Carzone
Private Equity Round in 2018
Jiangsu Kangzhong Shiye Investment operates a retail chain, Carzone, that deals in and retails automotive post-market parts. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Nanjing, China.
Rinnov Partners
Venture Round in 2017
Rinnov Partners Co., Ltd., operating under the name Ggulcar, is a South Korean company established in 2016 that specializes in an online platform for used-car trading. The company functions as a managed brokerage platform, facilitating direct trading of used vehicles, including cars and bikes. Rinnov Partners aims to enhance the buying and selling experience by providing access to vehicle inspection services, thus adding value to both individual users and dealers. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to streamline the used-car marketplace, making it more accessible and efficient for all participants.
AUTO1 Group
Series E in 2017
AUTO1 Group, established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates a technology-driven used car marketplace. It connects buyers and sellers, including consumers and dealers, across Europe and North America. AUTO1 Group sources used cars from various channels such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), dealerships, and its own business units, then sells them through its global dealership network. The company's platform offers a simple, transparent, and convenient way to buy and sell used cars, with a focus on providing access to a wide range of certified vehicles.
Valens Semiconductor
Series D in 2017
Valens Semiconductor Ltd. specializes in manufacturing semiconductor products for the transmission of uncompressed high-definition multimedia content. The company offers HDBaseT technology, which facilitates plug-and-play digital connectivity between high-definition video sources and remote displays. Its 5Play solution integrates the transmission of uncompressed HD video, audio, Ethernet, power, and control signals through a single cable, catering to various applications, including home networking, video cameras, and hospitality. Additionally, Valens provides chipset solutions for diverse settings such as education, digital signage, and industrial applications. The company serves a wide range of clients, including manufacturers of consumer electronics and personal computers, audio/video connectivity suppliers, systems integrators, and retailers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Valens Semiconductor also maintains offices in the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong, and is recognized as an innovative supplier in the automotive sector, offering in-vehicle connectivity solutions.
Rethink Robotics
Series E in 2017
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes an advanced software platform called Intera to assist manufacturers in various sectors, including automotive, plastics, consumer goods, and electronics. The robots are designed to automate tasks that are dull, dangerous, or dirty, such as loading, packing, and inspection, enabling organizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs while allowing skilled labor to focus on more complex tasks. Rethink Robotics aims to foster continuous innovation and sustainable competitive advantage for manufacturers by providing a flexible and cost-effective workforce solution. Additionally, the company offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid robot platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, catering to both academic and corporate research environments. The company's initiatives are supported by several notable investors.
Carzone
Series B in 2016
Jiangsu Kangzhong Shiye Investment operates a retail chain, Carzone, that deals in and retails automotive post-market parts. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Nanjing, China.
Tesla
Post in 2016
Tesla, Inc., established in 2003, is a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of electric vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, offering an expanding lineup of increasingly affordable electric cars. The company operates through two segments: Automotive, which focuses on EV production, powertrain components, and services, and Energy Generation and Storage, which provides rechargeable battery systems, solar energy generation, and energy storage products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Tesla markets its products through company-owned stores, galleries, and its official website, and supports them with a network of service centers and mobile technicians. Additionally, Tesla operates a fast-charging network for EV owners.
LLamasoft
Series B in 2015
LLamasoft, Inc. specializes in developing supply chain design and analysis software and solutions, providing tools that enhance operational efficiency for businesses worldwide. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers a range of products, including Supply Chain Guru, a software for designing supply chains; Transportation Guru, which focuses on network design and transportation routing; and Optimiza, an AI-powered platform that leverages machine learning and optimization algorithms. LLamasoft's solutions help organizations visualize inefficiencies and optimize various aspects of their supply chains, including inventory management, product flow, and transportation. The company serves diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and retail, enabling clients to make informed decisions that drive profitability and growth. Additionally, LLamasoft provides consulting, training, and technical support services, and collaborates with humanitarian organizations to enhance health supply chains, aiming to positively impact millions of lives.
Rethink Robotics
Series D in 2015
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes an advanced software platform called Intera to assist manufacturers in various sectors, including automotive, plastics, consumer goods, and electronics. The robots are designed to automate tasks that are dull, dangerous, or dirty, such as loading, packing, and inspection, enabling organizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs while allowing skilled labor to focus on more complex tasks. Rethink Robotics aims to foster continuous innovation and sustainable competitive advantage for manufacturers by providing a flexible and cost-effective workforce solution. Additionally, the company offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid robot platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, catering to both academic and corporate research environments. The company's initiatives are supported by several notable investors.
Rethink Robotics
Series D in 2015
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes an advanced software platform called Intera to assist manufacturers in various sectors, including automotive, plastics, consumer goods, and electronics. The robots are designed to automate tasks that are dull, dangerous, or dirty, such as loading, packing, and inspection, enabling organizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs while allowing skilled labor to focus on more complex tasks. Rethink Robotics aims to foster continuous innovation and sustainable competitive advantage for manufacturers by providing a flexible and cost-effective workforce solution. Additionally, the company offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid robot platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, catering to both academic and corporate research environments. The company's initiatives are supported by several notable investors.
TVS Logistics Services
Venture Round in 2012
TVS Logistics is a fast growing 3rd party logistics provider across multiple verticals including automotive, distribution, electronics, and discrete component manufacturing. They are a flagship company of the highly respected TVS group. TVS Logistics was established in 2004 and provides integrated supply chain solutions across the world either directly or through there joint ventures and subsidiaries. With there extensive global footprint and strong expertise in supply chain logistics, they offer unparalleled levels of customer satisfaction.
eHi Car Rental
Series C in 2010
eHi (一嗨租车) is a Chinese car rental platform that utilizes an advanced vehicle management system. Founded in January 2006, eHi is aiming to provide comprehensive car rental services to both retail and corporate clients. Headquartered in Shanghai, eHi offers car rental services nation-wide with more than 500 outlets located in more than 80 cities. So far, eHi has become the designated car service provider for most of the Fortune 500 companies that have operations in China. It has corporate clients from energy, education, advertisement, finance, and manufacturing industries. Meanwhile, with a comprehensive service offering that covers both self-drive and chauffeur drive, eHi has also evolved to be the preferred choice for business travelers as well as urban white-collars when they are on the road.
Kenan Advantage Group
Acquisition in 2010
Kenan Advantage Group is a leading provider of tank truck transportation and logistics services, specializing in the delivery of fuel, chemicals, industrial gases, specialty products, and food products. The company serves a diverse clientele, including oil companies, truck stop chains, convenience stores, hypermarkets, and aviation fuel marketers, as well as other national and regional petroleum marketers. Operating across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico, Kenan Advantage Group plays a critical role in facilitating the distribution of energy resources, ensuring efficient and reliable transport solutions for clients in the energy sector.
Codemasters
Venture Round in 2007
Codemasters is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment products for a global audience across multiple gaming platforms. The company also retains video game rights to FORMULA ONE. F1 2010, the first multi-format high-definition FORMULA ONE racing game released September 2010. In 2009 Codemasters won the coveted Grand Prix Award at the 2009 Develop Industry Excellence Awards, an award bestowed on the company felt by Develop to have contributed the most to the games medium in recent times. Around the world, Codemasters employs over 500 people in development and publishing. They have two development studios in the UK– one at their Warwickshire HQ with a further site in Birmingham. An additional art studio is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In March 2010, Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL), a part of India’s Reliance ADA group, acquired a 50 percent shareholding in the company, alongside existing investor, Balderton Capital, the leading European venture capital firm that first invested in Codemasters in 2005.
Chinacars
Venture Round in 2006
Chinacars operates a multi-platform automobile Internet portal in China. The company provides a stream of products and services, including a purchase guide, ranking of repair shops, and car accessory information. It also offers other services, such as vehicle decorations, insurance, repair service, and a real-time online map. In addition, the company provides traffic and auto WVAS services. It serves auto drivers and automobile industry. Chinacars, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in Beijing, China.
Autocam
Acquisition in 2004
Autocam Corporation specializes in the design and manufacture of precision-machined components, primarily serving the transportation and medical device industries. The company produces a wide range of components for fuel system technologies, including gasoline and diesel injection systems, high-pressure pumps, and fuel rail fittings. Additionally, Autocam supplies components for braking, transmission, and electric motor systems, as well as medical devices such as ophthalmic surgical instruments and orthopedic implants. Its products are utilized in various applications, including passenger vehicles, commercial and recreational vehicles, power generation, and marine sectors.
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