# Goldman Sachs Launches Private Markets Platform Wealthy investors seek early access to companies like SpaceX and Stripe. - **Source:** [US Top News and Analysis](https://brifing.si/source/635540e9-943e-450d-ae52-ae0bfe3b67eb) - **Published:** 2026-07-21 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a9b56f44-6b8d-433e-bdac-d8bef113b4b8 ## Goldman Sachs' New Platform Goldman Sachs has created a new platform offering wealthy investors and family offices direct investment opportunities in private companies. The platform merges existing alternative investments with two new teams. ## Direct Investments in Private Companies The platform focuses on direct investments in individual private companies rather than broad private equity funds. It also assists clients in buying and selling these investments. ## Early Access to Tech Giants Goldman Sachs aims to provide clients with early access to tech giants like SpaceX and Stripe before they go public. This allows investors to benefit more from the growth cycle. ## Focus on AI Investments The surge in AI investments has led Goldman Sachs to steer clients toward infrastructure investments like data centers. This strategy aims to capitalize on the AI investment cycle. ## Secondary Market Transactions Goldman Sachs has established a secondary market to help clients buy and sell private investments. This facilitates liquidity needs for investors. ## Wall Street's Transformation Goldman Sachs' move reflects Wall Street's shift toward asset management and private investments. This trend aims to stabilize the firm's revenue streams. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/goldman-sachs-private-markets-platform.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._