We recognize the power of our small business community — 10,000 graduates strong.
A Decade of Investment
For over a decade, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses education and capital programs have helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Business Education
- 10,000Graduates
- $14Bin Revenue
- 200,000Employees
Access to Capital
- 16,843 Small Businesses Served
- $879MDeployed to Small Businesses
- $52,000Average Loan Size
10 Years / 10,000 Businesses
The Big Impact of Small Business
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduates are creating jobs and supporting their local communities across the United States. Explore the top Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) where our small businesses are making an impact.
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- Capital + Education Sites
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Driving Growth, Creating Jobs
Graduates consistently show revenue growth and create jobs, exceeding small business benchmarks.
Revenue Growth1
Job Growth2
1 The percentage of 10,000 Small Businesses alumni who increased revenues.
2 The percentage of 10,000 Small Businesses alumni who increased jobs.
A Cohort and a Community
Program alumni form a tight-knit community of entrepreneurs who support each other professionally, commercially and personally.
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97% of participants complete the program
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86%of alumni do business with other alumni
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67%of alumni mentor other businesses
A Diverse Business Community
Our alumni come from a variety of backgrounds, representing the diversity of the business community.
Race & Ethnicity
Nearly 40% of graduates are people of color
compared to only 17% of all business owners nationally*
Comparisons based on analysis of U.S. Census Bureau. 2018 Annual Business Survey, "Characteristics of Business Owners".
Gender
Nearly 50% of graduates are women
compared to only 18% of all business owners nationally*
Comparisons based on analysis of U.S. Census Bureau. 2018 Annual Business Survey, "Characteristics of Business Owners".
A Broad Set of Industries
Hover over a card to see the percentage of graduates' businesses operating in that industry.
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42%
Professional, Business and Other Services -
11%
Accommodation and Food Services -
8%
Construction -
8%
Retail Trade -
6%
Information -
5%
Manufacturing -
5%
Health Care & Social Assistance -
3%
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