The Goldman Sachs Group

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.

Vikas Agrawal

Managing Director and Head of Alternative Energy Investing

Philip Aldis

Partner

Andre Alfaro

Managing Director

Margaret Anadu

Managing Director

Sara Beth Beckmeier

Vice President

Nigel Beslee

Managing Director

Justin Blake

Investment Manager

Alexander Blostein

Managing Director and Senior Analyst, Global Investment Research

Charles Bouckaert

Managing Director

Michael Brandmeyer

Global Co-Head and Co-Chief Investment Officer - External Investing Group

Michael Bruun

Partner, Managing Director

Beat Cabiallavetta

Partner

David Campbell

Managing Director - Merchant Banking Division

Will Chen

Managing Director

David Chou

Managing Director

Darren Cohen

Partner

David Cohen-Mintz

Managing Director

Samayita Das

Vice President

Adam Dawson

Managing Director

Brian DeCenzo

Managing Director, TMT / Internet Banking — Investment Banking Division

Joseph DiSabato

Managing Director, Enterprise Technology

Nicholas Dier

Vice President

Nicola Dondi

Managing Director

Dominique Dorlipo

Managing Director, France Country Head

Benjamin Ferguson

Managing Director, Co-Head of Japan and Head of Client and Business Management

Wolfgang Fink

CEO, Germany and Austria

Adam French

Vice President

Sebastien Gagnon

Managing Director

Wesley Garrett

Growth Equity Investor

Clare Greenan

Vice President, Financial Technology

Brendon Hardin

Vice President, Enterprise Technology

James Hayward

Managing Director

Matthias Hieber

Manager Director

Harold Hope III

Partner and Managing Director

Erdit Hoxha

Partner

Stephanie Hui

Partner

Graham Hurtt

Vice President, Technology and Services Investment Banking

Gaurav Jaitly

Managing Director

Kani Keita

Associate, Merchant Banking Division

Michael Kondoleon

Vice President - GS Growth

Jason A. Kreuziger

Managing Director

Simon Kubbies

Managing Director

Aaron Lamshed

Head of equity capital markets in Australia and New Zealand

Kirk A. Lepke

Managing Director

Alexander Lippert

Managing Director, Enterprise Technology

Cedric Lucas

Managing Director

Lyla Maduri

Managing Director

Jade Mandel

Vice President, Growth Equity

Joshua Matheus

Managing Director

Mathew McDermott

Managing Director

Mark Midle

Managing Director

Masanori Mochida

President of Goldman Sachs Japan

Niladri Mukhopadhyay

Managing Director

Antoine Munfa

Managing Director - Merchant Banking Division at Goldman Sachs - Growth Equity Team

Scott Myers

Managing Director

Harsh Nanda

Partner

Jason Nassof

Vice President

Richard Norton

Fund Manager, Managing Director and Head of France Private Equity

Matt O'Neill

Managing Director

Paul Pate

Managing Director, Financial Technology

Ben Payne

Managing Director

Jeff Possick

Managing Director

Nikhil Reddy

Managing Director, Asset Management Division

Ben Reiber

Vice President

Michael Reilly

Vice President, Enterprise Technology

Christian Resch

Managing Director, GS Growth

Josh Richardson

Managing Director

Max Ritter

Managing Director

Ronald Rolighed

Managing Director

Simon Rothery

CEO

Christian Von Schimmelmann

Managing Director, Global Co-Head Petershill Group, Co-Chairman GP Strategies Investment Committee

Brady Schuck

Managing Director

Peter Seccia

Managing Director

Greg Shell

Head Managing, Inclusive Growth Strategy Partner

Sarah Shenton

Vice President in the Merchant Banking Division

Andrew Sickinger

Vice President, M&A

Gavin Simms

Managing Director

Matthew Singer

Vice President

Pankaj Soni

Managing Director

Rajat Sood

Managing Director

Stephen Branton Speak

Partner and Managing Director

John Stevenson

Vice President

Ram Sundaram

Partner

Adriana Tajonar

Vice President of Life Sciences Investing

Alex Tishakov

Analyst, Investment Banking Division

Samuel Villegas

President and CEO of Goldman Sachs

Colin Walsh

Managing Director - Life Sciences Investing

Georgia Watson

Vice President, Growth and Venture Investments

Letitia Ferrier Webster

Managing Director, Chief Sustainability Officer, Merchant Banking Division

Alex Wilson

Associate

Kevin Xu

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 Smart Cities

Ubiquity

Debt Financing in 2024
Ubiquity is a business that invests in, develops, and administers digital communication infrastructure. It provides customers with options and encourages competition, both of which are critical components of empowering communities for the future. Ubiquity invests in and operates a portfolio of companies involved in digital infrastructure, such as communications networks and smart city technologies. biquity's goal is to invest in, develop, and manage the critical communications infrastructure necessary to create truly smart cities where resource efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life are prioritized. The company seeks to facilitate the adoption of advanced technologies in urban areas.

Bolt

Debt Financing in 2024
Bolt is the first European app with a mission to make cities for people, not cars. Bolt has 100 million customers in 45 countries across Europe and Africa. The company challenges personal car ownership, offering better alternatives for every use case, including ride-hailing, shared cars and scooters, and food and grocery delivery. Bolt was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

TIER Mobility

Convertible Note in 2023
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

BlocPower

Debt Financing in 2023
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.

ImOn Communications

Acquisition in 2022
ImOn Communications is a local provider of high-speed internet, cable TV, and telephone services, primarily serving the communities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha. Established in 2007, the company has focused on delivering reliable connectivity and entertainment solutions to both residential and commercial customers. ImOn offers a range of services, including Fiber to the Home, high-speed internet, digital cable, HDTV, DVRs, and local and long-distance phone services. The company distinguishes itself from competitors through its customer-centric approach and commitment to community engagement. As it continues to expand its service area and product offerings, ImOn remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of its customers.

Sustainable Living Innovations

Series B in 2022
Sustainable Living Innovations is a building technology company focused on transforming real estate development and construction. The company designs and manufactures technology-enabled buildings using proprietary, high-performance building panels that incorporate integrated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and network systems. By providing a comprehensive software suite that covers the entire lifecycle of a building, Sustainable Living Innovations delivers valuable data and analytics for property owners and operators, supporting their sustainable housing needs. The company's approach emphasizes efficiency and sustainability in the building process, contributing to innovative solutions in the real estate sector.

TIER Mobility

Debt Financing in 2021
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

Didi

Debt Financing in 2021
Didi Chuxing, founded in 2012 in Beijing, is a leading mobile transportation platform providing app-based services such as taxi hailing, private car-hailing, social ride-sharing, car rental, and enterprise solutions. With over 450 million users and daily orders reaching 25 million, Didi offers a variety of mobility options to optimize resource allocation through big data-driven algorithms. The company aims to address transportation, environmental, and employment challenges by collaborating with communities and partners. Acquiring Uber China in 2016, Didi has over 21 million drivers and car owners on its platform, generating income while offering convenient transportation solutions to users worldwide.

BlocPower

Series A in 2021
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.

BlocPower

Debt Financing in 2021
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.

BlocPower

Venture Round in 2020
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.

CITRÖN VENTURES

Series A in 2019
We are a California-based company founded by idealists and focused on financing and crowdfunding for the development of smart, sustainable real estate projects. We currently have construction projects in Europe and Asia.

Uber

Debt Financing in 2016
Uber Technologies, Inc., established in 2009, is a global technology company that connects users with transportation and logistics services through its mobile application. It operates in over 300 cities worldwide, offering a range of services including ridesharing, food delivery, and freight transportation. Uber's core business is facilitating transportation by matching riders with drivers, providing safe, reliable, and convenient options at varying price points. Additionally, Uber Advanced Technologies Group, a subsidiary, focuses on developing self-driving car technology to enhance transportation safety and accessibility.

Uber

Convertible Note in 2015
Uber Technologies, Inc., established in 2009, is a global technology company that connects users with transportation and logistics services through its mobile application. It operates in over 300 cities worldwide, offering a range of services including ridesharing, food delivery, and freight transportation. Uber's core business is facilitating transportation by matching riders with drivers, providing safe, reliable, and convenient options at varying price points. Additionally, Uber Advanced Technologies Group, a subsidiary, focuses on developing self-driving car technology to enhance transportation safety and accessibility.

Digital Lumens

Series C in 2014
Digital Lumens, Inc. designs and develops LED-based lighting systems tailored for commercial and industrial environments globally. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including LightRules, an advanced lighting and energy management software, as well as LED high bay and linear lighting solutions. Their digital light agents enable traditional fixtures to integrate into intelligent lighting systems. The company’s offerings are utilized across various sectors, including warehousing, sports facilities, hazardous locations, parking garages, manufacturing, retail, cold storage, transportation, and agriculture. By incorporating IoT sensors and software, Digital Lumens creates smarter lighting systems that enhance efficiency and sustainability, delivering significant energy savings for large facilities. Founded in 2008 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Digital Lumens is a subsidiary of OSRAM Licht AG and has established itself as a leader in transforming lighting into a platform for operational insights.

99inn.cc

Private Equity Round in 2012
99inn.cc (99旅馆连锁) is a company focused on the budget hotel industry. Its hotel rooms are clean, cost effective, comfortable and convenient with a calm atmosphere. 99 guest room also provides the intelligent work environment for Wi-Fi internet, while promoting convenient fast check-in methods like the self-service machine. After more than five years of developing, 99 inn.cc has nearly 300 chain inns, and about 20,000 rooms, covering over 90 cities in China while continuously ranking first on the chart of one hundred yuan hotel market in the past few years.

Uber

Series B in 2011
Uber Technologies, Inc., established in 2009, is a global technology company that connects users with transportation and logistics services through its mobile application. It operates in over 300 cities worldwide, offering a range of services including ridesharing, food delivery, and freight transportation. Uber's core business is facilitating transportation by matching riders with drivers, providing safe, reliable, and convenient options at varying price points. Additionally, Uber Advanced Technologies Group, a subsidiary, focuses on developing self-driving car technology to enhance transportation safety and accessibility.

Current Communications Group

Venture Round in 2011
Current Communications Group provides electric utilities with a comprehensive Smart Grid solution aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid while minimizing environmental impacts. Their integrated approach combines advanced sensing technology, two-way high-speed communications, continuous monitoring, and enterprise analysis software to deliver real-time, location-specific actionable data. The company offers core smart grid infrastructure and software technologies through its CURRENT Connected Intelligence platform, which equips utilities with the necessary tools to improve their distribution grids. This technology facilitates increased connectivity and analytics, enabling utilities to better manage challenges associated with aging infrastructure and distributed generation. Additionally, Current Communications Group operates as a fully-integrated communications service provider, offering high-performance broadband and home energy management services accessible through existing electrical wiring in homes and offices.

Ice Energy

Series A in 2007
Ice Energy is a clean energy technology company that focuses on developing utility-scale distributed energy storage solutions. The company's primary offering, the ice storage air conditioner (ISAC), allows residential and commercial users to shift their air conditioning usage from peak to off-peak periods, thereby reducing electricity costs and increasing the reliance on cleaner energy sources. This innovative technology serves as a scalable and reliable resource for utilities, helping them manage peak demand and enhance grid reliability. By enabling utilities to control their load profiles intelligently, Ice Energy contributes to the transition towards a more sustainable power grid. The company's smart grid solutions integrate distributed storage and two-way control mechanisms, offering a modern approach to energy management.
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