Gores
Private equityBeverly Hills · Growth–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Also known as The Gores Group, Llc
Investment thesis
Gores makes private equity investments using its own capital, focusing on differentiated businesses in sectors where it has deep industry knowledge. Through a family office strategy it makes equity investments up to $200 million in mature businesses with resilient free cash flow, and through a holding company strategy it invests $500 million to $3 billion in scaled industry leaders with iconic brands. It also sponsors SPACs, targeting public-ready companies with enterprise values from $1 billion to $30 billion. The firm emphasizes flexible, creatively structured deals, a long-term investment horizon, and a hands-on partnership approach with management teams to build stronger businesses and create measurable long-term value.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 2 of 61 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Enterprise Software ×1PropTech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 61 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGlobal supplier of sustainable, recyclable beverage cans, combined with Gores Holdings V.
Twinkies maker acquired by J.M.
Matterport provides 3D imaging and digital twin technology for real estate, construction, facilities management, and property marketing, enabling clients to visualize spaces remotely and make data-driven decisions.
Construction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSunnyvale, US
Matt Bell(Founder)David Gausebeck(Founder/CTO)inRJ Pittman(CEO)inPeter Hebert(Director)Patrick Eggen(Director)Jason Krikorian(Director)
Global premium EV company taken public via combination with Gores Guggenheim.
Company acquired from The Gores Group by Atlas Holdings.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 6
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gores Small Capitalization Partners, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2012 | — | 16.4% | 1.69x | 1.69x |
| Gores Small Capital PartnersLPs: San Diego County Employees Retirement Association | 2011 | — | 16.1% | 1.59x | 1.59x |
| Gores Capital Partners III LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, San Diego County Employees Retirement Association +1 more | 2010 | — | 0.9% | 1.03x | 1.03x |
| Gores Capital Partners II LPLPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System, Florida State Board of Administration +1 more | 2007 | — | 7.0% | 1.28x | 1.28x |
| Gores Capital Partners, L.P.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho | 2004 | — | 9.6% | 1.37x | 1.37x |
| Gores Capital Partners I LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2003 | — | 8.4% | 1.30x | 1.30x |
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 stage does Gores invest at?
- Gores invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Gores's typical check size?
- Gores typically writes checks of $3B.
- Where is Gores located?
- Gores is headquartered in Beverly Hills, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team$100 MILLION HEADS UP MATCH?! | Dan Bilzerian v Alec Gores - YouTube
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Alec Gores & Byron Allen Reportedly Broncos Owner Candidates - YouTube
CBS Colorado · Alec Gores
SPACs are great, as long as not being abused: Alec Gores
Alec Gores · finance.yahoo.com
Watch CNBC's full interview Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath, Alec Gores
Alec Gores · cnbc.com
Alec Gores and Ardagh CEO on how their SPAC deal is structured - YouTube
CNBC Television · Alec Gores
Alec Gores Sees Benefits of Brother for Warner Music Bid - YouTube
Bloomberg Originals · Alec Gores
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