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Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Industry Ventures, a $7 billion venture capital firm, in a strategic move to bolster its alternatives investment platform. The deal includes $665 million in cash and equity with potential additional payments based on performance through 2030. The acquisition expands Goldman’s capabilities in identifying and investing in startups for wealthy clients.

Goldman Sachs has announced its agreement to acquire Industry Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm managing $7 billion in assets, in a strategic move that significantly expands the investment bank’s alternatives platform. The acquisition, valued at $665 million in cash and equity with potential additional payments of up to $300 million based on performance metrics through 2030, represents a major consolidation in the venture capital landscape and strengthens Goldman’s position in technology investing.

Strategic Rationale Behind the Acquisition