Companies Backed by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity
8 companies in Goldman Sachs Growth Equity's investment portfolio.
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Portfolio Companies (7)
ByteDance
ByteDance is the Beijing-based developer of TikTok, Douyin, Toutiao and CapCut, and builds generative AI models. It remains privately held, valued at $300 billion in a 2024 buyback offer.
Coinbase
Coinbase Global (Nasdaq: COIN) runs the largest US cryptocurrency exchange and a bitcoin custody business. It went public by direct listing in April 2021 and joined the S&P 500 in May 2025.
Facebook, now Meta Platforms, runs Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp from Menlo Park, California. Founded in 2004, it went public on Nasdaq in May 2012 at a $104 billion valuation.
Klarna
Klarna is a Swedish payments and consumer credit company known for buy now, pay later. Backed by Sequoia since 2010, it listed on the NYSE (KLAR) in September 2025 at $40 a share.
Spotify
Spotify is a Swedish audio streaming and media service provider founded in April 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon.
Uber
Uber Technologies runs ride-hailing, food delivery and freight platforms from San Francisco. It has traded on the NYSE as UBER since its May 2019 IPO and reported 2025 revenue of $52.0 billion.
Unity
Unity (Unity Software Inc., NYSE: U) makes the Unity real-time 3D game engine and a mobile advertising business. It went public in September 2020 at $52 per share after 16 years as a private company.
Other Investments (1)
Portfolio Analysis
Goldman Sachs Growth Equity has built a portfolio of 8 companies across 5 sectors, including Consumer, Fintech, Gaming and 2 others. Of these investments, 5 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs, demonstrating the firm's track record of backing companies to meaningful outcomes.
The portfolio reflects investments across the IPO, Series D+ stages, showing Goldman Sachs Growth Equity's approach to supporting companies at multiple points in their growth journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies has Goldman Sachs Growth Equity invested in?
Goldman Sachs Growth Equity has invested in 8+ companies across 5 different sectors. Of these, 5 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs.
What sectors does Goldman Sachs Growth Equity invest in?
Goldman Sachs Growth Equity's portfolio spans Consumer, Fintech, Gaming, Marketplace, Web3. This diversification reflects the firm's broad investment thesis and sector expertise.
What stages does Goldman Sachs Growth Equity invest at?
Goldman Sachs Growth Equity invests across the IPO, Series D+ stages. Their portfolio includes companies at various points in their growth journey.
How many exits has Goldman Sachs Growth Equity had?
Goldman Sachs Growth Equity has had 5 portfolio companies achieve exits through acquisitions or IPOs. This track record of exits demonstrates the firm's ability to identify and support companies through successful outcomes.