Golub Growth
Chicago · Series A–Late Stage · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Golub Growth partners with growth-stage SaaS companies through a hybrid debt and equity model. The firm emphasizes long-term partnership by providing capital alongside access to an extensive professional network across software, consumer, financial services, healthcare and other industries. Services include talent recruitment, revenue enhancement, operations improvement, technology strategy and corporate development support.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteJoined Golub Capital in 2007 and heads the Golub Growth platform while serving as Co-Head of Europe. Brings experience from GE Antares Capital in leveraged finance structuring and was a founding member of a technology startup earlier in his career.
Joined Golub Capital in 2004 and serves as Vice Chair of Direct Lending while managing the Golub Growth business and overseeing strategic initiatives. Previously held positions at Albion Alliance, Bankers Trust Alex Brown, and New York Life Insurance Company.
Joined Golub Capital in 2018 and works with management teams and investors to execute investments across the capital structure. Prior experience includes corporate finance roles at NXT Capital, direct lending at Golub Capital, and debt advisory at Livingstone Partners.
Joined Golub Capital in 2005 and works with software business leadership to underwrite, structure and monitor debt and equity investments. Previously sourced and executed growth equity investments at Insight Venture Partners.
Joined Golub Capital in 2014 and designs flexible financing solutions for software businesses. Brings experience from NXT Capital's venture finance group, Velocity Financial, TriplePoint Capital, and private equity firms including Telegraph Hill Partners and Aurora Funds.
Joined Golub Capital in 2014 and designs flexible financing solutions for software businesses. Previous experience includes roles at NXT Capital in technology debt investment, Medley Capital in investment banking, and Exigen Capital in deal structuring.
Joined Golub Capital in 2019 and is responsible for underwriting, structuring and monitoring debt and equity investments in software businesses. Prior roles include Credit Opportunities at Vista Equity Partners and debt monitoring at Crestline Denali Capital.
Joined Golub Capital in 2021 and provides legal advice related to structuring and documenting financing solutions. Prior experience includes banking and credit work at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and finance group experience at Shearman & Sterling.
Joined Golub Capital in 2022 and leads strategic marketing initiatives for the growth equity platform. Prior roles include product marketing at J.P. Morgan's Corporate and Investment Bank, senior marketing at William Blair investment banking, and various marketing roles at Grant Thornton.
Joined Golub Capital in 2019 and sources and executes debt and equity investments in growth stage software companies. Previously worked in valuation services at Duff & Phelps.
What they invest in
from 102 of 114 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×83SaaS ×72AI & Machine Learning ×57Cloud Computing ×28Cybersecurity ×18Data & Infrastructure ×14HR Tech ×12Fintech ×10
HQs:United States×28Canada×2Germany×1Finland×1United Kingdom×1India×1
Investments · showing 60 of 114
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AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Accela provides cloud-based software and IT management solutions for government agencies and communities to deliver digital services, streamline operations, and improve resident engagement. The platform serves modern local and regional governments seeking to offer efficient, transparent online service delivery.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingGovTechSaaS
Smarsh provides AI-powered platform for capturing, archiving, and analyzing regulated communications data to help financial institutions meet compliance requirements and uncover business intelligence. The company serves financial institutions and other regulated enterprises needing to manage communications data across email, chat, voice, video, and other channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTech
Acquia provides digital experience platform software and services built around Drupal that enables enterprises to manage content, build websites and applications, and deliver experiences across multiple channels.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSBoston, US
Dries Buytaert(Co-Founder, Executive Chairman)
Coupa provides an AI-native platform for business spend management, covering procurement, finance, and supply chain operations for enterprises. The platform leverages data from over 10 million buyers and sellers globally to deliver intelligent insights and autonomous spend management capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Apptio provides AI investment management software that helps organizations track, optimize, and align AI spending across infrastructure, talent, and tooling from prioritization through ROI measurement. The platform serves CIOs, IT finance teams, and AI leaders who need visibility into AI total cost of ownership and business outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnknown
Ajay Patel(General Manager of Apptio and IT Automation at IBM)Larry Blasko(President, Field Operations)Eugene Khvostov(Chief Product Officer)David Buitrago(Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer)
Aras provides product lifecycle management (PLM) software for engineering and manufacturing organizations to manage product design, configuration, and data across their operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Peter Schroer(Founder and former CEO)
Arctic Wolf provides managed detection and response (MDR) services with 24x7 security teams that detect, investigate, and respond to threats using an open XDR platform processing trillions of events weekly. The company serves organizations seeking to reduce cyber risk through expert security operations and incident response.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Brian NeSmith(Founder & CEO)
Qlik Talend provides data integration, quality, and governance solutions that support ETL, ELT, and real-time data operations for enterprises. The platform operates across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments to help organizations manage data pipelines and enable analytics and machine learning initiatives.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Auvik is a cloud-based AI-powered IT operations platform that helps managed service providers and IT departments monitor and manage networks, SaaS applications, and endpoints. The platform serves IT teams and organizations managing distributed work environments.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTWaterloo, CA
Alex HoffMarc MorinDavid YachDouglas Murray(Chief Executive Officer)
Avetta operates a platform that connects businesses with suppliers, focusing on compliance, safety, and performance verification across supply chains. The company serves organizations and suppliers across multiple industries globally.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Baxter Planning provides software and services for service supply chain management, serving enterprises managing complex operational logistics and supplier networks.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Anton Chilton(Chief Executive Officer)
beqom is a B2B SaaS platform that provides compensation management, pay equity analysis, and performance management tools for enterprise HR teams. The platform uses AI to help organizations manage compensation strategy, ensure pay transparency, and meet regulatory compliance requirements.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Fabio RongaTanya JansenStephan Pohl(CRO)
Bloomerang provides donor and fundraising management software for nonprofit organizations to improve donor relationships and increase fundraising effectiveness.
SaaS
Bonterra provides software and data infrastructure for nonprofits, foundations, governments, and corporations to manage fundraising, grantmaking, case management, and donor relationships. The platform serves mission-driven organizations seeking to coordinate social good efforts and leverage data insights to maximize charitable impact.
Data & InfrastructureImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Boomi provides a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that enables businesses to discover, manage, and orchestrate data while connecting applications, processes, and people. The platform serves enterprises seeking to integrate and manage their software systems and workflows.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Anaplan is an AI-driven scenario planning and analysis platform that helps enterprises optimize decision-making by transforming data into actionable insights and enabling dynamic scenario planning. The platform serves large organizations across multiple industries seeking to improve strategic planning and business intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Charlie Gottdiener(Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Board)
Bynder provides a digital asset management platform for managing and organizing content at scale. The service serves enterprise brands and Fortune 500 companies seeking to simplify content complexity across their organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSAmsterdam, NL
Verint provides workforce engagement management software that helps contact centers forecast customer demand, plan and schedule resources, and manage employee performance using AI. The platform serves enterprises and contact center operations across industries, automating administrative workflows and providing agents with self-serve scheduling and performance visibility.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
CloudSense is a Salesforce-native platform that provides Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) and order management capabilities for telecommunications and media companies. The solution handles complex B2B sales workflows and multi-channel integration for large telecom operators and media providers.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
CloudBees provides continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) software and services for enterprise teams building and delivering applications at scale. The company serves software development organizations requiring secure, compliant infrastructure for their development lifecycle.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Sacha Labourey(Co-founder)François Déchery(Co-founder)
Avalara provides tax calculation, returns and reporting, and compliance document management for businesses operating at global scale. The platform serves to power tax operations across millions of users worldwide.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSeattle, US
Confluence provides data aggregation, analytics, and reporting solutions for investment consultants to analyze funds and deliver performance and risk insights to their clients.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Conga provides software solutions for configuration, execution, and contract renewal that help teams manage their revenue lifecycle. The platform serves enterprise customers across various industries seeking to optimize customer lifetime value and revenue growth.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Convercent provides support services to clients, working with IT specialists and executive teams to solve enterprise problems.
Enterprise Software
Critical Start provides 24x7x365 managed detection and response (MDR) services combining AI-driven monitoring with human security analysts to detect and respond to threats for enterprises across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and utilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Scott White(CEO)
Datto provides cloud-based security and software solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serving small and medium businesses, including unified continuity, networking, endpoint management, and business management capabilities. The company's integrated platform helps MSPs protect their customers against cyber threats, downtime, and data loss across servers, virtual machines, and cloud applications.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMiami, US
Delinea provides an identity security control plane that enables real-time, context-aware access decisions across multi-cloud and on-premises environments for enterprises. The platform helps security teams govern access to data, infrastructure, and AI systems while automating privilege management and risk evaluation.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Duck Creek Technologies provides cloud-native software for property and casualty insurance carriers to manage underwriting, claims, billing, and policy administration. The company serves P&C insurers globally with AI-powered capabilities to simplify operations and accelerate digital transformation.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS
Hardeep Gulati(Chief Executive Officer)Ben Dulieu(Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer)Christian Erickson(Managing Director, APAC)Tyler Jones(Chief Marketing Officer)
e2open provides supply chain software that integrates networks, data, and applications to manage global production and distribution for enterprises. The company's mission includes improving the cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability of supply chains.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAustin, US
Mark Hall(Chief Executive Officer)Pawan Joshi(Chief Strategy Officer)Lynn Holmgren(EVP, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief of Customer Operations)
Egnyte provides software for protecting and managing business-critical content across organizations of all sizes. The platform enables knowledge workers to securely share and govern information with built-in collaboration, discovery, security, and governance capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Vineet Jain(Chief Executive Officer)
Engagesmart provides a SaaS platform for billing and payment operations, with embedded AI to automate workflows, identify exceptions, and support teams. The platform serves businesses across industries with omni-channel payment options, customizable reminders, and integrations with 160+ existing systems.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Eptura provides an integrated platform for workplace and asset management, serving facility teams, real estate managers, and enterprise operations. The platform combines workplace experience scheduling, enterprise asset management, space operations, visitor management, and real estate portfolio optimization tools.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTech
ESO builds a cloud-based emergency response ecosystem that aggregates and shares real-time data across fire, EMS, hospitals, and government agencies to improve response times and community health outcomes. The platform manages records and enables research that shapes clinical protocols and public policy.
Cloud ComputingGovTechHealthtechSaaS
Eric Beck(CEO)
Euna Solutions builds SaaS software for the public sector to manage budgets, procurement, grants, payments, and financial operations. The company serves government and public sector agencies across North America, focusing on improving efficiency, transparency, and trust in community operations.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
GreyMatter is an agentic AI security operations platform that provides six AI-powered personas to augment security teams in investigation, threat intelligence, detection engineering, threat hunting, and infrastructure monitoring. The platform automates security alert investigation, analysis, and response across enterprise technology environments.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
CivicPlus develops a cloud-based platform for local government agencies to modernize operations, improve resident engagement, and streamline internal workflows. The company serves city and county departments, helping them deliver services more effectively with limited resources.
Cloud ComputingGovTechSaaSUnknown, US
Brian Rempe(Chief Executive Officer)
Gainsight provides a customer intelligence platform for revenue and sales teams that helps identify and prevent revenue leakage, optimize renewal processes, and identify expansion opportunities within existing customer bases. The product uses machine learning to forecast renewals and automate renewal workflows for enterprise software customers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Filevine provides case management, document management, client communication, contract lifecycle management, and business analytics software for law firms and legal organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
Ryan Anderson(CEO)
FirstUp provides a platform for internal employee communications and workforce engagement in enterprises. The company helps organizations transform their digital employee experience through workforce mobilization solutions.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Bill Schuh(Chief Executive Officer)Kristin Brennen(Chief Marketing Officer)Cheryl Chavez(Chief Product Officer)Vinod Malhotra(Chief Technology Officer)
GHX operates a cloud-based supply chain network connecting healthcare providers, suppliers, and distributors to optimize procurement and clinical outcomes. The platform helps healthcare organizations achieve supply chain resilience, ERP transformation, and value-based purchasing decisions.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Tina Vatanka Murphy(President and CEO)
GoGuardian provides AI-powered web filtering, classroom management, and threat detection software for K-12 schools to enhance student safety and productivity. The platform serves school districts and educators across all major device operating systems.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTech
Harri provides a frontline employee experience platform designed for restaurants, hotels, and service businesses to improve operational efficiency and employee engagement.
AI & Machine LearningHR Tech
Founder opened first Burger King in Australia
HealthEdge provides cloud-based core administrative processing systems and digital engagement solutions for health plans and insurance companies. Its platform automates claims processing, payment integrity, provider data management, and member engagement to streamline healthcare payer operations.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechSaaS
Kevin Adams(Chief Executive Officer)Matt McLaughlin(Chief Financial Officer)Chris Conte(Chief Revenue Officer)Raj Sundar(Chief Strategy Officer)
HedgeServ provides a cloud-based investor services platform for investment managers that automates fund administration tasks including investor onboarding, capital calls, distributions, and reporting. The platform supports both onshore and offshore funds with centralized investor data management and compliance controls.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaS
ICIMS is a talent acquisition platform that provides AI-powered recruiting solutions to help organizations automate and transform their hiring processes. The company serves enterprises and hiring teams globally with AI capabilities ranging from task automation to autonomous workflow orchestration.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Trent Cotton(Head of Talent Insights)Courtney Dutter(General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary)
Ideagen provides compliance and risk management software for regulated industries including aviation, life sciences, and food. The platform helps organizations in high-compliance sectors manage processes, people, and product safety.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
ImageTrend Elite provides fire investigation software for fire departments and marshals to document post-incident investigations, manage evidence and witness statements, and generate NFPA 921-compliant reports. The platform integrates with broader fire management systems to streamline investigative workflows and improve reporting accuracy.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Impartner provides a partner relationship management (PRM) platform that helps businesses manage, scale, and optimize partner programs and ecosystems. The platform serves enterprise and mid-market companies across various industries seeking to streamline partner onboarding, deal registration, and analytics.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Joe Wang(Chairman, Chief Executive Officer)
Inriver provides a Product Information Management (PIM) platform for brands, manufacturers, and retailers to manage and optimize product data across omnichannel commerce. The platform integrates AI capabilities to help customers accelerate time to market and maintain competitive advantage.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Instructure develops Canvas, Mastery, and Parchment—learning management, assessment, and credential management platforms for educational institutions. The company serves educators and students globally through its products and operates the world's largest online community of educators.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Steve DalyMatt KaminerAudrey ZhaoArmin Molavi
Integral Ad Science provides advertising verification and quality assurance solutions for digital advertisers and platforms. The company helps verify ad placements, brand safety, and campaign performance across multiple digital channels.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Lidiane Jones(Chief Executive Officer)Amit Chaturvedi(Chief Operating Officer)Srishti Gupta(Chief Product Officer)Thomas Joseph(Chief Technology Officer)
InvoiceCloud provides a digital billing and payment platform designed for governments and utilities to automate payment processing and improve the customer experience.
AI & Machine LearningFintechGovTechSaaSBoston, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Golub Growth invest at?
- Golub Growth invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Golub Growth focus on?
- Golub Growth focuses on SaaS.
- Where is Golub Growth located?
- Golub Growth is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does Golub Growth lead rounds?
- Yes, Golub Growth leads investment rounds.
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