The challenge
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) supports the growth and operational maturity of companies within its private equity portfolio. As part of its investment strategy, GSAM required its portfolio companies to assess and address business risks early in the investment lifecycle – particularly during mergers and acquisitions.
Traditional due diligence methods often lacked the speed, structure and business relevance needed to inform decisions at pace. A number of companies also required support to guide short-term remediation and longer-term maturity improvements following acquisition.
The solution
LRQA worked directly with GSAM’s portfolio companies to deliver structured, risk-led due diligence and post-deal operational support.
Each engagement was tailored to identify control gaps, inherited risks and operational risks – providing clear, prioritised recommendations aligned with GSAM’s onboarding plans.
Beyond the deal itself, LRQA continued to support many companies post-acquisition, helping to build operational maturity over time and meet investor expectations around resilience and governance.
Key services delivered:
- Risk-focused due diligence for potential investments
- Identification of control gaps and operational risks
- Prioritised remediation and maturity planning
- Integration support aligned to onboarding roadmaps
- Executive-ready reporting to inform investment decisions
- Advisory support to strengthen long-term operational resilience
The result
GSAM’s portfolio companies were better prepared for investment, onboarding and growth. With early visibility into key risks and actionable improvement plans, companies moved quickly to reduce exposure, meet compliance expectations and align with GSAM’s value creation strategy.
This improved deal velocity and strengthened long-term resilience across the portfolio.