Goldman Sachs Alternatives

Goldman Sachs Alternatives was founded in 1986 as part of Goldman Sachs' expansion into leveraged buyouts and private equity, following a period where the firm primarily focused on M&A advisory. Since its inception, the group has established various investment partnerships that allow institutional and high-net-worth clients to invest alongside the firm.

Since 1992, the firm has raised significant third-party capital through institutional funds including the GS Capital Partners and West Street Capital Partners series. The business manages a diverse range of alternative assets, including private credit, secondaries, infrastructure, and growth equity. It serves a global client base comprising pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and insurance companies.