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.

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

Past deals in Retail Lending

Selina Finance

Debt Financing in 2022
Selina Finance Limited, incorporated in 2018 and based in London, provides innovative digital finance services aimed at consumers and businesses. Recognizing the significant value tied up in UK homes and the reliance on costly consumer loans, credit cards, and overdrafts, the company offers flexible financing solutions that are designed to meet modern customer needs. Selina Finance enables individuals to assess their loan eligibility and provides credit facilities for property investors and businesses. By leveraging expertise in real estate, finance, and technology, Selina Finance aims to deliver a next-generation financing option that combines the flexibility of a current account, the affordability of a mortgage, and the ease of application typical of consumer loans.

Judo Bank

Debt Financing in 2019
Judo Bank Pty. Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Southbank, Australia, specializes in providing lending services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The bank offers a range of financial products, including business loans, lines of credit, equipment loans, and finance leases. Recognizing the vital role SMEs play in the Australian economy, Judo Bank aims to deliver practical banking solutions tailored to the unique needs of these businesses. By prioritizing customer relationships, Judo Bank ensures direct interaction with decision-makers who assess each loan application based on its individual merits. This approach contrasts with traditional banking practices that often rely on complex processes. Judo Bank’s commitment to understanding its clients' specific circumstances enables it to offer customized financial solutions, fostering a supportive environment for SMEs that often lack adequate banking support.

Capify

Debt Financing in 2019
Capify provides business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the United Kingdom using a proprietary online technology platform that is disrupting the traditional business loan model. The company offers loans of up to £50,000 through a fully online platform. Repayments are negotiated based on average turnover value and are designed to work alongside a business’ cash flow. Qualified applicants can receive funds directly into their business bank account within days.

Yirendai

Post in 2018
Yirendai is the consumer finance arm of Chinese peer-to-peer (P2P) lender CreditEase. It is focused on providing an effective solution to address largely underserved investor and individual borrower demand in China through an online platform that automates key aspects of its operations to efficiently match borrowers with investors and execute loan transactions.

Bond Street

Acquisition in 2017
Bond Street is a startup focused on transforming small business lending through technology, data, and design. Small business owners are the foundation for growth in the economy, and yet today’s banking system has left them behind. It is building a better future where access to financing is simple, transparent, and fair. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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.

Fundation

Debt Financing in 2016
Fundation Group LLC develops and provides digital credit lending platform that connects financial institutions and small businesses. The company partners with banks and other institutions to provide working capital and growth capital to the small business community. It offers outsourced lending and referral programs, along with point of sale financing solutions. Fundation Group LLC was founded in 2011 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

STORE Capital

Post in 2016
STORE Capital Corporation is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in net-lease investments, particularly in Single Tenant Operational Real Estate. Established in 2011 by six co-founders with extensive experience in the industry, STORE Capital focuses on partnering with real estate-intensive business owners to provide innovative lease financing solutions that enhance their capital and wealth. The company has developed a substantial and diverse portfolio, owning over 2,500 properties across the United States, primarily consisting of profit-generating locations. As one of the largest and fastest-growing net-lease REITs, STORE Capital is recognized for its leadership in the middle market net lease sector, effectively catering to the needs of its clients while driving growth in its investments.

LoanTrader

Series A in 2000
LoanTrader, an online marketplace that connects mortgage brokers with lenders,