Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York City. Established in 1869, it provides a wide range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates through several segments, including Investment Banking, which offers financial advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, and underwriting services for public and private offerings. Its Institutional Client Services segment facilitates client transactions across various asset classes and provides services like securities lending. The Investing & Lending segment focuses on long-term loans and investments in debt and equity securities, while the Investment Management segment offers portfolio management and wealth advisory services. Additionally, Goldman Sachs engages in private equity investments across multiple sectors and geographies, reinforcing its position as a leading investor in both public and private markets.

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Raanan A. Agus

MD, Co-Head of the GSIS Portfolio Management Team and Portfolio Manager

Jeffrey A. Barclay

MD

Merrick M. Elfman

Pharmacy Operations

J. Brent Humphries

Director

Luisa Leyenaar

Managing Director

David Solomon

President and Chief Operating Officer

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Deserve Inc.

Debt Financing in 2022

Deserve, Inc. is a financial services company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in providing credit cards and financial products to international students in the United States. Founded in 2012 and rebranded from Tremus, Inc. in 2017, Deserve utilizes a unique approach to assess creditworthiness by considering factors beyond traditional credit history, such as education, major, cost of education, initial funding sources, and future employability. This innovative method addresses the challenges faced by young individuals who often lack a credit history, thereby enabling them to access fair credit opportunities. Deserve's compliance framework adheres to stringent legal standards, incorporating enhanced identity verification and consistent lending practices to ensure security. The company's streamlined process from application to account management is designed to be simple and efficient, reflecting its commitment to helping customers achieve financial independence.

Younited

Venture Round in 2021

Younited SA is a financial technology company that operates an online platform designed to connect individual lenders with borrowers, facilitating financial transactions without the need for traditional financial intermediaries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, Younited aims to provide credit with full transparency, allowing borrowers to share their testimonials and experiences. The company, previously known as PRET d'UNION S.A. until its rebranding in March 2016, focuses on creating a streamlined and direct lending experience for its users.

Deserve Inc.

Series D in 2021

Lendbuzz

Series C in 2021

Lendbuzz Funding, LLC offers car loans to expats and international students. The company does not require Social Security Number (SSN) and provides loans to all visa holders from all nationalities. Its customers include students, international professionals, and other young professionals that have an international credit file. The company provides access and manages its loans through an online platform and data-intensive scoring technology. Lendbuzz Funding, LLC was founded in 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Funding U

Debt Financing in 2020

Funding U is a merit-based student lender for career-focused college students. It offers an alternative to old FICO and cosigner-based bank loan models, and offers loans on the basis of student's academic performance, career trajectory, and earning potential, thus enabling students to apply for loans with fixed interest rates and avoid dropping out of college. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

General Motors - Credit Card Business

Acquisition in 2020

General Motors - Credit Card Business is a provider of financial and credit card services. The company is based in Detroit, Michigan, and it was recently acquired by Goldman Sachs.

Lendbuzz

Debt Financing in 2020

Mission Lane

Debt Financing in 2019

Mission Lane LLC specializes in providing credit card services to subprime consumers, aiming to facilitate access to responsible credit on transparent terms. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company utilizes advanced technology, data analytics, and machine learning to enhance the customer experience. Mission Lane offers digital self-service tools that empower customers to manage their accounts effectively and work towards improving their credit scores. The company is dedicated to creating fair and clear credit solutions, ensuring that its terms are straightforward and accessible compared to other options in the market. By focusing on customer success, Mission Lane fosters a mutually beneficial relationship where both the company and its clients thrive together.

Covalto

Debt Financing in 2019

Credijusto provides an online lending platform designed to offer easy, reliable, and transparent credit for SMEs. Its platform offers credit models that are focused on the health of each business, focusing on overall performance, rather than considering only the owner's personal credit history, enabling small businesses to obtain accessible credits in a fraction of the time and effort and grow their business. The company's credit models are focused on the health of each business, focusing on overall performance, rather than considering only the owner's personal credit history. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mexico City.

Climb

Debt Financing in 2019

Climb Credit, Inc. is a student lending platform founded in 2014 and based in New York City. The company specializes in providing educational loans to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, focusing on accessibility, affordability, and accountability in career development. Climb partners with a variety of educational institutions that offer programs aimed at enhancing graduates' earning potential, including fields such as cybersecurity, data science, culinary arts, and aviation. By identifying schools with a proven track record of improving student outcomes, Climb offers tailored financing options designed to meet the specific needs of individuals seeking to advance their careers, regardless of their credit history. This approach ensures that students have the resources necessary to pursue their career ambitions and successfully navigate an evolving job market.

Final

Acquisition in 2018

Final, Inc. is a fintech company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2014. It focuses on enhancing consumer protection against fraud and theft through its innovative credit card and mobile application. The service allows users to generate multiple credit card numbers, including disposable ones for single-use purchases, thus providing a secure way to engage with various merchants. Users gain insights into their transactions and spending habits while minimizing the risks associated with account breaches and card cancellations. Final aims to empower consumers by offering greater control over their financial interactions, effectively reducing the potential for financial fraud. The company has received venture backing and participated in the Y Combinator accelerator program in 2015.

Meilleurtaux.com

Acquisition in 2016

Meilleurtaux.com is a provider of advisory and brokerage services to individuals searching for real estate loans. The company focused on mortgage loans, credit repurchase, borrower insurance and consumer credit and operates through online and through a network of franchises and has established relationships with many of France's retail banks and insurers. It aims to put online on its site tools such as calculators, rate barometers and various simulation tools as well as advise individuals looking for financial services, starting with mortgage loans.

OnDeck

Debt Financing in 2012

OnDeck is a technology-driven financial platform that offers loan financing specifically tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, the company utilizes proprietary software to collect and analyze operational data from businesses, employing an algorithm to assess loan eligibility based on performance rather than solely on personal credit scores. This innovative approach facilitates efficient access to capital, addressing a significant challenge faced by small businesses. By focusing on actual business performance, OnDeck enables companies to concentrate on growth and customer service instead of the complexities of securing loans. The company expanded its services to Australia in 2015, further broadening its reach in providing responsible credit access.

LoanTrader

Series A in 2000

LoanTrader, an online marketplace that connects mortgage brokers with lenders,

CompuBank

Series A in 2000

CompuBank brings together a wide range of banking and financial services for consumers and businesses.