Golub Capital
Venture debtNew York · 16 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 1, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website & curated
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 companiesEnterprise Software ×4SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Fintech ×1FoodTech ×1Sales Tech ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
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
Impartner provides a partner relationship management (PRM) platform that helps businesses manage, scale, and optimize partner programs and ecosystems.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Joe Wang(Chairman, Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBrighton Park CapitalGolub GrowthMoai CapitalEmergence Capital
Santa Clara, US
David Hughes(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Yeaman(Executive Officer)
BoardJohn Cadeddu(Director)Roger Evans(Director)Andy Rachleff(Director)Robert Finocchio(Director)
Co-investorsTCV
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 & CEO)inSpencer Punter(Executive Officer)inBrad Stewart(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardFrank Artale(Director)Scott Kupor(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzArrowroot CapitalCervinEQUIAMFloodgateGolub Growth+1 more
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)John Clarke Mills(Director)
BoardVijay Nagappan(Director)inGregory Gretsch(Director)in
Co-investorsGolub GrowthJackson Square VenturesSummit Peak VenturesGoldcrest CapitalMHS Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSnapLogic · en.wikipedia.org · Aug 6, 2026
CAIS · familywealthreport.com · Aug 1, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5
as of Mar 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golub Emerald Fund, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2023 | — | — | 1.05x | 0.00x |
| Golub Sapphire Fund, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2023 | — | — | 1.12x | 0.00x |
| Golub Capital Pearls Direct Lending Program, L.P.LPs: Texas Municipal Retirement System | — | — | 7.2% | 1.81x | 1.74x |
| Golub Capital Senior Loan FundLPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | — | — | — | 1.08x | 0.06x |
| Golub Credit (GEMS Fund 6)LPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | — | — | — | 1.25x | 0.32x |
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
- What is Golub Capital's typical check size?
- Golub Capital typically writes checks of $2B.
- 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 teamWatch 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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