Golden Gate Capital is a private equity firm with more than $8 billion in capital under management. It generates returns for investors through buyout and growth equity investments in a variety of industries. The company undertakes investments in the semiconductor, electronic, consumer products, retail, financial service and information technology industries. Golden Gate Capital provides investment services in various transaction types, including growth equity, public-to-privates, consolidations, corporate extractions, bankruptcy acquisitions, recapitalizations, investment strategies and leveraged buyouts. Its consumer and retail portfolio includes Carabella, Newport News, Venus, Herbalife and Lexicon. Golden Gate Capital partners with Sutter Hill Ventures and Bain & Company.