Industry Ventures

🎯 What They Do

Industry Ventures is a pioneering venture capital and growth firm, established in 2000 by Hans Swildens, that has cultivated new segments of the venture capital market.

• ●The firm is recognised for its innovative, full-stack approach, providing flexible capital solutions across the entire venture lifecycle, from seed and early-stage investments to late-stage secondaries and venture capital-backed companies transitioning to buyout.
• ●This comprehensive strategy allows them to be a versatile partner for fund managers and entrepreneurs.

📖 Their Story

At its core, Industry Ventures aims to support innovative technology companies and their investors with reliability, efficiency, and patience.

• ●They differentiate themselves through a flexible capital approach that unlocks unique investment opportunities, effectively lowering overall risk while maintaining strong upside potential.
• ●The firm’s methodology is underpinned by significant information advantages, an extensive network, a collaborative ethos, and considerable capital, positioning them as a valuable partner to both General Partners (GPs) and management teams.

⚡ What Sets Them Apart

Over two decades, Industry Ventures has evolved from a secondary investment pioneer to a leading provider of these diverse capital solutions.

• ●They have a strong track record, managing over $8 billion in committed capital on behalf of their Limited Partners (LPs).
• ●Key achievements include making over 1,000 primary and secondary investments and generating an attractive net Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 18% and a net realised Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC) of 2.2x since inception.

🏆 Track Record

The firm's leadership team, including founder Hans Swildens, Senior Managing Directors Justin Burden and Roland Reynolds, and Managing Director Lindsay Sharma, collectively drives its strategic direction and operational oversight.

• ●Notably, Industry Ventures was acquired by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. in January 2026, and now operates within Goldman Sachs' External Investing Group (XIG).
• ●This acquisition strengthens Goldman Sachs' private markets presence and expands Industry Ventures' global resources.

👥 The Team

Industry Ventures serves a broad range of stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and limited partners, by structuring bespoke capital solutions. Their commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within their own organisation and the wider venture community underscores their belief that human capital is their most valuable asset.