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Golub Capital

Venture debt

New York · 3 people tracked

Also known as GC ADVISORS LLC

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Investment thesis

Golub Capital is a market-leading private credit manager focused on sponsor finance, providing a comprehensive suite of financing solutions to private equity-backed companies of varying sizes. With over 30 years of experience, the firm positions itself as a lender-of-choice for private equity sponsors, emphasizing reliable, distinctive financing and long-term, repeat partnerships. It offers structures such as its GOLD One-Loan Debt (one-stop) facilities and frequently serves as administrative agent, lead arranger, and bookrunner on transactions. The firm has been recognized by Private Debt Investor as Lender of the Decade and Senior Lender of the Decade, Americas.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

HQ
New York, US
Instruments
Debt
AUM
$177.9B
Tracked investments
5
Unicorns
1

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Golub Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 4 of 5 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×4SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Fintech ×1FoodTech ×1Sales Tech ×1

HQs:United States×4

Investments · 5 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
CAIScaisgroup.comin𝕏

CAIS Structured Investments is a platform that connects independent financial advisors with structured notes, CDs, SMAs, and hedging strategies offered by third-party bank issuers.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Matt Brown(Founder)in

Co-investorsMotive PartnersSenaHill PartnersSquare Peg CapitalAllianceBernsteinBlue Owl CapitalFortress Investment Group+1 more

Impartnerimpartner.comin𝕏Oct 2021 · $50M

Impartner provides a partner relationship management (PRM) platform that helps businesses manage, scale, and optimize partner programs and ecosystems.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSouth Jordan, US

Joe Wang(Chairman, Chief Executive Officer)in"Zhou ""Joe""" Wang(Executive Officer, Director)Jeff Machlin(Director)inRob Reid(Director)Erich Flynn(Director)Brian Jacobs(Director)in

Co-investorsBrighton Park CapitalEmergence Capital PartnersGolub GrowthMoai CapitalKennet Partners

Silver Peak Systemsin

Santa Clara, US

David Hughes(Executive Officer, Director)inEric Yeaman(Executive Officer)in

BoardJohn Cadeddu(Director)Roger Evans(Director)Andy Rachleff(Director)Robert Finocchio(Director)

Co-investorsDag VenturesTCV

SnapLogicsnaplogic.comin𝕏Dec 2021 · $165M

SnapLogic builds an AI-powered enterprise integration platform that automates workflows and data processes across applications.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Mateo, US

Gaurav Dhillon(Founder)inSpencer Punter(Executive Officer)inBrad Stewart(Chief Executive Officer)inGuarav Dhillon(Founder)Mike Pittaro(Founder)

BoardFrank Artale(Director)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzArrowroot CapitalCervinEQUIAMFloodgateGolub Growth+5 more

Zenputzenput.cominJul 2021 · $27M

Crunchtime Ops Execution (formerly Zenput) is a software platform that helps multi-unit restaurant operators manage operational tasks, food safety protocols, staff scheduling, inventory, and compliance across locations.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Vladislav Rikhter(Executive Officer, Director)Vladik Rikhter(Founder)inJohn Clarke Mills(Director)

BoardVijay Nagappan(Director)inGregory Gretsch(Director)in

Co-investorsGlitch CapitalGolub GrowthJackson Square VenturesSummit Peak VenturesVersion One VenturesGoldcrest Capital+1 more

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies
CAIS Raises $170M in Series D Funding

CAIS · finsmes.com · Jul 30, 2026

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5

as of Mar 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Golub Emerald Fund, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2023——1.05x0.00x
Golub Sapphire Fund, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures2023——1.12x0.00x
Golub Capital Pearls Direct Lending Program, L.P.LPs: Texas Municipal Retirement System——7.2%1.81x1.74x
Golub Capital Senior Loan FundLPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund———1.08x0.06x
Golub Credit (GEMS Fund 6)LPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund———1.25x0.32x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Golub Capital made?
Golub Capital has 5 tracked investments.
What sectors does Golub Capital focus on?
Golub Capital focuses on Consumer.
Where is Golub Capital located?
Golub Capital is headquartered in New York, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Watch CNBC's full interview with Golub Capital CEO Lawrence Golub

Lawrence Golub · cnbc.com

Private Credit with Golub Capital’s David Golub

Proskauer · David Golub

David Golub Of Golub Capital: Giving Culture The Credit

Fiftyfacespod · David Golub

David Golub, Golub Capital, on the drivers of private credit and low deal activity

SuperReturnTV · David Golub

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