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Lime Rock Partners has successfully closed its $203 million acquisition fund, Lime Rock Partners VI AF, with Goldman Sachs Asset Management Vintage Funds as the lead investor. The fund focuses on assets in the Permian Basin, particularly interests in CrownRock Minerals. Limited partners had the option to reinvest or take full liquidity. Since 2015, Lime Rock has invested nearly $1.1 billion in minerals and royalties. The firm continues to collaborate with CrownQuest Operating to pursue value creation through strategic asset acquisitions.
PLACE, a real estate technology platform, announced it raised $100 million in Series A funding, led by Goldman Sachs, achieving a valuation over $1 billion. This funding will enhance PLACE's technology and services, accelerating the onboarding of top real estate teams and expanding its product offerings. Co-founders emphasized that the investment aims to improve agent productivity and respond to evolving consumer demands in real estate. PLACE serves agents across 100+ markets in the US and Canada, focusing on increasing sales volume and profitability for its partners.
The Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund (NYSE: GER) has announced a quarterly distribution of $0.165 per common share. Key dates include the Ex-Date on November 22, 2021, Record Date on November 23, 2021, and Payable Date on November 30, 2021. A portion may be treated as a return of capital for tax purposes, with final characterization expected in early 2022. The Fund focuses on high total returns, primarily investing in master limited partnerships in the energy sector.
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (GSBD) reported its Q3 2021 financial results, showing a net investment income per share of $0.63. Excluding merger-related amortization, the adjusted net investment income per share was $0.48, yielding an annualized net investment income of 12.1%. The company declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.45 per share, payable January 27, 2022. However, its net asset value decreased by 0.8% to $15.92. Total investment income rose to $96.7 million, while expenses increased to $32.0 million.
WhiteSpace Health announced an $18 million investment from its parent company, Omega Healthcare, supported by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital. This funding aims to enhance its AI-driven Revenue Intelligence Platform and expand its sales operations. WhiteSpace has established itself as a leader in healthcare analytics, providing clients with significant revenue uplift through its solutions. CEO Gautam Char emphasized the platform's ability to convert diverse information into actionable insights, improving operational efficiency and revenue outcomes for clients.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Ascensus launched the Goldman Sachs Workplace Retirement Solution on Nov. 2, 2021, aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. This new integrated 401(k) and ERISA 403(b) retirement program provides businesses with access to asset management and retirement expertise. The collaboration offers a flexible and user-friendly platform designed to enhance employee retirement planning, addressing the needs of a sector that employs a significant portion of the U.S. workforce, yet often lacks quality retirement options.
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Bloomberg and Goldman Sachs Asset Management have launched the Bloomberg Goldman Sachs Global Clean Energy Index, tracking over 175 global equities in the clean energy sector. Developed with insights from BloombergNEF, this index utilizes a data-driven approach to identify companies significantly involved in clean energy. The index will be rebalanced quarterly, allowing for adaptability and potentially lower volatility. Bloomberg clients can access it using the ticker BGSCET Index. This initiative aims to support climate-focused investing and address the urgent need for capital in the clean energy transition.
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The Goldman Sachs Foundation is committing $1 million to Echoing Green to support Black women entrepreneurs and address urgent community issues. This partnership aims to create a cohort of Black women Fellows focused on housing, education, healthcare, and climate justice among other critical needs. This initiative supports Goldman Sachs’ broader goal of impacting the lives of one million Black women over the next decade, with $10 billion allocated for investments and $100 million in philanthropic support.