Golub Capital
Venture debtNew York · 14 people tracked
Also known as GC ADVISORS LLC
Investment thesis
Golub Capital focuses on sponsor finance within the private credit market, offering a comprehensive suite of financing solutions to private equity-backed companies of all sizes. It positions itself as a lender-of-choice for private equity sponsors, emphasizing repeat, win-win partnerships. The firm frequently serves as administrative agent, sole or joint lead arranger, and bookrunner, and offers its Golub Capital One-Loan Debt (GOLD) one-stop facilities. It has been recognized by Private Debt Investor as Lender of the Decade, Americas and Senior Lender of the Decade, Americas.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's websiteCo-CEO of Golub Capital; previously Managing Director of Centre Partners and Corporate Partners (a Lazard-affiliated private equity fund). Holds an AB from Harvard, an MPhil from Oxford as a Marshall Scholar, and an MBA from Stanford.
Co-CEO of Golub Capital; previously a Managing Director at Bankers Trust and Wasserstein Perella, and started his career at Allen & Company. Active in numerous charitable and civic organizations and holds degrees from Harvard.
Joined in 1996 and serves as Vice Chair and Co-Head of Sponsor Finance, overseeing Direct Lending, Credit Opportunities, GP-Led Secondaries and Golub Growth. Previously worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Arthur Andersen.
Joined in 2007 and serves as Co-President and Co-Head of Sponsor Finance, overseeing Direct Lending, Credit Opportunities, GP-Led Secondaries and Golub Growth. Previously worked at Silver Point Capital and GE Capital.
Joined in 2008 and heads the Investor Partners Group, previously Head of Structured Products. Prior to Golub, worked at Wachovia Securities.
Joined in 2004 and heads Originations on the Direct Lending team. Previously worked in the Merchant Banking group at Indosuez Capital.
Joined in 2026 as Co-President, overseeing capital formation, corporate development, structured credit and broadly syndicated loans. Previously Head of Banking, Americas and Europe at HSBC and APAC Head of Corporate Banking at Citigroup.
Joined in 2011 and heads Corporate Affairs, overseeing thought leadership and corporate responsibility. Previously an investment professional at D. E. Shaw and analyst at McKinsey.
Joined in 2022 and heads Responsible Investing. Previously Head of U.S. Product Development and Management at Credit Suisse Asset Management.
Co-President of Golub Capital and Co-Head of the firm's Sponsor Finance business, with a stated focus on financing franchised, multi-site consumer and automotive services businesses.
Joined in 2023 as COO of Sponsor Finance. Previously Head of Private Markets and Strategic Partnerships at Carne Group and COO at Credit Suisse Asset Management's Alternatives business.
Joined in 2026 as CFO, responsible for Fund Accounting, BDC Fund Accounting, Investor Communications, Valuations, Operations and Treasury. Previously Global Head of Fund Accounting, Treasury and Operations at Oaktree Capital Management.
Joined in 2010 as Chief Information Officer, overseeing technology solutions, cybersecurity and data governance. Previously an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley.
Joined in 2025 as Head of Marketing, leading global marketing strategy. Previously CMO at PGIM Private Alternatives and CMO of J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Americas Funds business.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5
as of Mar 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golub Emerald Fund, LP | 2023 | — | — | 1.05x | 0.00x |
| Golub Sapphire Fund, LP | 2023 | — | — | 1.12x | 0.00x |
| Golub Capital Pearls Direct Lending Program, L.P. | — | — | 7.2% | 1.81x | 1.74x |
| Golub Capital Senior Loan Fund | — | — | — | 1.08x | 0.06x |
| Golub Credit (GEMS Fund 6) | — | — | — | 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
Private Credit with Golub Capital’s David Golub - YouTube
Proskauer · David Golub
David Golub Of Golub Capital: Giving Culture The Credit - YouTube
Fiftyfacespod · David Golub
David Golub, Golub Capital, on the drivers of private credit and low deal activity - YouTube
SuperReturnTV · David Golub
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