In 2018, Goldman Sachs created Launch With GS, a $1 billion commitment to invest in diverse-led companies and Investment managers, grounded in our data-driven thesis that diverse teams drive strong returns. Over the last five years, the firm has deployed over $1 billion to women, Black, Latinx and other diverse entrepreneurs and investors and created a global ecosystem supporting early stages businesses.
Through Launch With GS, we:
- Invested capital in companies with diverse and gender-balanced leadership through GS Growth.
- Partnered with clients to invest in investment managers with at least one diverse General Partner across venture capital, growth equity, and private equity strategies.
- Provided access to the Launch With GS Entrepreneur Cohort, connecting founders to networks and industry expertise to accelerate their company’s growth while navigating the evolving business landscape.
Goldman Sachs Commits Additional Capital to Launch With GS
Entrepreneur Cohort Alumni Profiles
Helen Adeosun, CareAcademy
Benjamin Hernandez, NuMat Technologies
Ayesha Ofori, PropElle
Chinwe Onyeagoro, PocketSuite