Elevate your portfolio with European Private Credit

West Street European Private Credit Fund (AUD)

A trusted partner for alternative investment solutions

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is a leading alternative asset manager, providing investment and advisory services to the world's top institutions, financial advisors, and individuals. With a global presence and deep expertise, GSAM offers tailored insights across all regions and markets.

The GSAM Private Credit team, part of the Underlying Fund Investment Manager in EMEA, manages over €100 billion* and has operated in global credit markets since 1996, navigating through economic cycles and thematic shifts. This extensive experience ensures an established, stable and resilient approach to private credit.

GSAM's private credit platform leverages the wider network of GSAM and the Goldman Sachs investment bank to generate proprietary deal flow. By maintaining longstanding relationships with top-tier private equity sponsors, GSAM has a trusted network for sourcing and executing high quality credit deals, offering clients access to unique opportunities in the private credit space.

*Total Alternative Assets as of 30 September 2023. Includes assets under supervision and other alternatives assets held on GS balance sheet. 2 Number of professionals and years of experience across all Alternative Platforms as of September 30, 2023. 3 As of September 30, 2023. The Goldman Sachs BDC business integrated into Goldman Sachs Asset Management Private Credit Platform in March 2022. Private Credit AUM includes Asset Finance ($1.1bn AUM). Totals may not sum due to rounding.

What makes GSAM different?

Alignment

Of Interests with investors through both the firm and employee participation

28+

Years of Private Credit investing experience

Zero

Realised losses in European Senior Direct Lending since inception (2008)*

* Goldman Sachs Asset Management as at 31 December 2023.
Default rate is calculated as the defaulted principal (debt only) divided by total principal, calculated from 2008 to 2023, for 1st lien senior secured investments in Europe.

A disciplined approach to European senior credit investing

The Underlying Fund’s investment strategy is built on four key pillars, offering a differentiated approach to direct origination in the European senior credit market. These pillars result in a robust and diversified portfolio, designed to offer stability for investors.

Size

The focus is on high-quality, mid- to large-cap companies.

Cash Flows

These companies have stable and predictable cash flows, resulting in consistent returns for investors.

Sector

Highly resilient and non-cyclical sectors are prioritised, such as software, healthcare, and business services, reducing risk associated with market volatility.

Sponsors

Partnerships with experienced, high-quality private equity sponsors, ensuring rigorous due diligence and sound investments.

Management Team

A team of 28+ credit professionals
James Reynolds
Global Head of Direct Lending

James is a managing director and global head of direct lending based in London. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2000.

Amitayush Bahri
Co-Head of Private Credit Europe

Amitayush is managing director and co-head of direct lending Europe based in London. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2006.

Patrick Ordynams
Co-Head of Private Credit Europe

Patrick is managing director and co-head of direct lending. Europe based in London. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2019.

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