Private Equity Group

The Goldman Sachs Vintage team seeks to provide liquidity and portfolio management solutions to existing private equity investors, for both fund commitments and direct company investments.

Private equity presents both unusual investment opportunities and challenges when it comes to managing existing investments over time. Institutional and individual investors have partnered with us to help solve these challenges, while capitalizing on opportunities to enhance their private equity exposure.

Optimize Cash Flows and Commitments
Since draw-downs and distributions in private equity funds can be unpredictable, investors often face cash-flow management challenges. As a result, many of our transaction partners find it necessary to “reshape” their portfolios.

Re-Align with Strategic Objectives
Investors’ diversification and strategic goals evolve over time, often requiring changes in allocations between (and within) public equity, fixed income and alternatives exposures. We help investors correct gradual “imbalances” in their portfolios.

Strengthen Core Relationships
Longtime investors in private equity often accumulate hundreds of underlying fund relationships over the years. Many of our transaction partners have worked with us to streamline these portfolios, allowing them to focus on their key relationships.

Accelerate and Minimize Risk Related to Future Realizations
The exit values and timing of private equity investments can be uncertain, even for the best funds and in the healthiest markets. Our approach to valuation looks at every underlying company position, allowing us to recognize value and monetize uncertain future realizations.

Enhance Resources
Whether for direct company investments or fund commitments, each private equity position may require meaningful monitoring and reporting responsibilities. Many of our transaction partners work with us in joint ventures that effectively allow them to outsource this resource-intensive activity.

To discuss ways we can help you manage your private equity exposure, please contact us at vintage@gs.com.