Golub Growth
Growth equityChicago · Series A–Late Stage · 13 people tracked
Also known as Gc Advisors Llc · GC OPAL ADVISORS LLC
Investment thesis
Golub Growth focuses on financing and growing software businesses, providing flexible solutions that include recurring revenue debt facilities and software company equity investments. Leveraging the expertise and resources of the broader Golub Capital platform, the firm targets high-growth software companies and has funded numerous such businesses since 2013. Its offering combines debt and equity instruments tailored to growing software enterprises.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 101 of 113 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×83SaaS ×71AI & Machine Learning ×56Cloud Computing ×28Cybersecurity ×19Data & Infrastructure ×14Fintech ×10HR Tech ×10
HQs:United States×48Canada×2Germany×1Finland×1United Kingdom×1India×1
Investments · 113 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAbsorb LMS provides learning management system software.
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.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingGovTechSaaSSan Ramon, US
Colin Samuels(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Tung(Executive Officer)Maury Blackman(Executive Officer, Director)Derek Chau(Director)Tyler Wick(Director)Daniel Kim(Director)
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)Thomas N. Erickson(Chief Executive Officer, President)Michael Cayer(General Counsel and Secretary)Christine Komola(Director)Ravi Viswanathan(Director)Brian Paul(Director)
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
Vijay Nagappan(Director)John Clarke Mills(Director)Gregory Gretsch(Director)Vladislav Rikhter(Executive Officer, Director)
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.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Charlie Gottdiener(Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Board)Michael Gould(Director)Randall Glein(Director)Frederic Laluyaux(Executive Officer, Director)Standish O'Grady(Director)James Budge(Executive Officer)
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.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnknown, US
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)Ashok Aletty(Head of Engineering)JOHN MCADAM(Director)
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 SoftwareSaaSAndover, US
Peter Schroer(Founder and former CEO)Michael K. Barron(Mr. Barron is the Secretary of the Issuer.)William Nyhan(Director)Rodman E. Van Sciver(Director)Don Dodge(Director)Harry Ruda(Director)
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.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Brian NeSmith(Founder & CEO)
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.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTWaterloo, CA
Alex HoffMarc MorinDavid YachDouglas Murray(Chief Executive Officer)
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)in
BeyondTrust provides an identity security platform (Pathfinder) that unifies privileged access management (PAM), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), secrets management, cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM), and secure remote access.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Bloomerang provides donor and fundraising management software for nonprofit organizations to improve donor relationships and increase fundraising effectiveness.
SaaS
CloudSense is a Salesforce-native platform that provides Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) and order management capabilities for telecommunications and media companies.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
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.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Convercent provides support services to clients, working with IT specialists and executive teams to solve enterprise problems.
Enterprise SoftwareDenver, US
Steven Foster(Director)R. Douglas Higgins(Director)Karen Richardson(Director)Cameron Lester(Director)D. Alan Dillenberg IV(Director)Brian Mankwitz(Director)
Coupa provides an AI-native platform for business spend management, covering procurement, finance, and supply chain operations for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS<UNKNOWN>, US
Jonathan Ebinger(Director)Scott Thompson(Director)Bryan Stolle(Director)Roger Siboni(Director)Jon Stueve(Executive Officer)Rob Bernshteyn(Executive Officer, Director)
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 SoftwarePlano, US
Scott White(CEO)Jordan Mauriello(Director)Tera Davis(Executive Officer)Robert Davis(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Kosty(Director)
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.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMiami, US
Golub refinanced Centrify's bank loan with a recurring revenue loan and remained a primary lender through PE ownership changes.
Delinea provides an identity security control plane that enables real-time, context-aware access decisions across multi-cloud and on-premises environments for enterprises.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Duck Creek Technologies provides cloud-native software for property and casualty insurance carriers to manage underwriting, claims, billing, and policy administration.
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)Teresa M. Kim(Chief Financial Officer)Jose Lazares(Chief Product Officer)
e2open provides supply chain software that integrates networks, data, and applications to manage global production and distribution for enterprises.
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)
Enboarder provides an AI-driven platform for employee onboarding and cross-functional HR journeys, helping enterprise customers like Deloitte, ING, and Cisco reduce time-to-productivity and attrition.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSAustin, US
David Jacobson(Director)James Butler(Director)William Szczerbiak(Director)Brent Pearson(Executive Officer, Director)
Engagesmart provides a SaaS platform for billing and payment operations, with embedded AI to automate workflows, identify exceptions, and support teams.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
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.
Cloud ComputingGovTechHealthtechSaaSAustin, US
Eric Beck(CEO)Elaine Gordon(Executive Officer)David Lee(Director)David Cusimano(Director)Ed Racht(Director)James Robert Carter(Director)
Euna Solutions builds SaaS software for the public sector to manage budgets, procurement, grants, payments, and financial operations.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
CivicPlus develops a cloud-based platform for local government agencies to modernize operations, improve resident engagement, and streamline internal workflows.
Cloud ComputingGovTechSaaSUnknown, US
Brian Rempe(Chief Executive Officer)
Filevine provides case management, document management, client communication, contract lifecycle management, and business analytics software for law firms and legal organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSLas Vegas, US
Ryan Anderson(CEO)Jeff Cooper(Director)Jonathan Ord(Director)Nathan Morris(Director)
FirstUp provides a platform for internal employee communications and workforce engagement in enterprises.
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)Sabra Sciolaro(Chief People Officer)Mike Skelly(Chief Financial 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.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
GHX operates a cloud-based supply chain network connecting healthcare providers, suppliers, and distributors to optimize procurement and clinical outcomes.
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.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTech
HealthEdge provides cloud-based core administrative processing systems and digital engagement solutions for health plans and insurance companies.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechSaaS
Kevin Adams(Chief Executive Officer)Matt McLaughlin(Chief Financial Officer)Chris Conte(Chief Revenue Officer)Raj Sundar(Chief Strategy Officer)Laura Hancock(Chief Customer Officer)Ryan Mooney(Chief Product Officer)
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.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Inriver provides a Product Information Management (PIM) platform for brands, manufacturers, and retailers to manage and optimize product data across omnichannel commerce.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Instructure develops Canvas, Mastery, and Parchment—learning management, assessment, and credential management platforms for educational institutions.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSalt Lake City, US
Steve DalyinMatt KaminerinAudrey ZhaoArmin MolaviShiren VijiasingaminRachel Orstonin
Integral Ad Science provides advertising verification and quality assurance solutions for digital advertisers and platforms.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechNew York, US
Lidiane Jones(Chief Executive Officer)Amit Chaturvedi(Chief Operating Officer)Srishti Gupta(Chief Product Officer)Thomas Joseph(Chief Technology Officer)Lisa Nadler(Chief Human Resources Officer)Yossi Almani(Chief Legal Officer)
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 Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, 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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