GOLDEN GATE CAPITAL
GOLDEN GATE CAPITAL is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US writing $5M–$300M checks into Fintech, industrials, consumer-services and technology.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Fintech, industrials, consumer-services, technology
- Check size
- $5M–$300M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2000
- Assets under management
- $12.2B
Thesis
Golden Gate Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2000, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Their investment thesis centers on acquiring control of market-leading businesses in Industrials, Consumer Services, and Technology & Financial Services sectors across North America. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with management, utilizing deep domain expertise and cross-sector collaboration. As of March 31, 2023, AUM was approximately $12.2 billion. Fund VII closed in July 2026 with over $1.5 billion in commitments, offering $1 billion in co-investments. Cumulative capital raised exceeds $20 billion. Typical equity checks range from $150 million to $300 million, with a minimum investment of $5 million. Fund III was $5.5 billion and Fund IV was $3.5 billion, both categorized as buyout funds.
Common questions
Does GOLDEN GATE CAPITAL invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. GOLDEN GATE CAPITAL lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does GOLDEN GATE CAPITAL write?
GOLDEN GATE CAPITAL writes $5M–$300M checks.
Where does GOLDEN GATE CAPITAL invest?
GOLDEN GATE CAPITAL invests in the US.