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Goldman Sachs to Acquire Industry Ventures for Up to $965 Million

The purchase strengthens Goldman's $540 billion alternatives platform with dedicated venture-secondaries expertise.

Overview

  • Goldman will pay $665 million in cash and equity with up to $300 million contingent on performance through 2030.
  • The transaction is slated to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary approvals.
  • All 45 employees of San Francisco–based Industry Ventures are expected to join Goldman upon closing.
  • Industry Ventures brings about $7 billion in assets under supervision, more than 1,000 investments, and a reported 18% IRR.
  • Goldman frames the deal as expanding client access to fast-growing private companies and liquidity solutions across secondaries and continuation funds.