Golub Capital
Venture debtNew York · 2 people tracked
Also known as GC ADVISORS LLC
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 Aug 18, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
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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