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Goldman Sachs Alternatives Invests in Mace Consult

Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated Mar 05, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
14
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The completion of the private equity investment in Mace Consult by Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives is expected to positively impact the construction and consulting industries by accelerating Mace Consult's global growth and digital innovation. This move creates a stronger, independent player in the project and program management sector, potentially increasing competition and setting new industry standards.

Construction Financial services Consulting
Event Summary

Mace Consult, a leading independent company focused on infrastructure and capital programs, announced the successful completion of a majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives and its carve-out from Mace. This transaction, initially announced in July 2025, establishes Mace Consult as one of the largest independent project and program consulting businesses globally. Led by CEO Davendra Dabasia, Mace Consult will retain its brand and is positioned for accelerated global growth, particularly in North America, and significant investment in digital tools. The company, which generated nearly US$1 billion in revenue in 2025, aims to enhance predictability, automation, and control in project delivery. Jose Barreto, Partner at Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting Mace Consult's entrepreneurial culture and commitment to client outcomes. The investment is set to boost Mace Consult's presence in buoyant markets such as infrastructure, clean energy, climate resilience, sports and entertainment, advanced manufacturing, technology, and digital connectivity. Various firms, including Lazard, Jefferies Group===Jefferies International Limited, White & Case, UBS, and Linklaters, advised on the transaction.

Key Actions
100 Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives completed majority private equity investment Mace Consult
90 Mace Consult carved out Mace
80 Mace Consult announced successful completion of investment and carve-out
10 Lazard advised on M&A and financing Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives
10 Jefferies Group===Jefferies International Limited advised on M&A Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives
10 White & Case provided legal advice Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives
10 UBS advised on M&A Mace
10 Linklaters provided legal advice Mace
Entities Involved
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Mace Consult
Mace Consult successfully completed a majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives and carved out from Mace, establishing itself as a leading independent project and program consulting business. This investment provides capital and strategic backing for accelerated global growth, particularly in North America, and allows for investment in digital tools to enhance project delivery.
Importance 100 Sentiment 75
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Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives completed a majority private equity investment in Mace Consult, providing capital and strategic backing for Mace Consult's global expansion and digital transformation. This partnership is expected to deliver enduring value for clients and communities worldwide.
Importance 90 Sentiment 60
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Davendra Dabasia
As CEO of Mace Consult, Davendra Dabasia leads the company into an exciting new chapter following the investment from Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives. He emphasizes the partnership's role in scaling operations and investing in digital tools for enhanced project delivery.
Importance 80 Sentiment 70
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Mace
Mace completed the carve-out of Mace Consult, which is now an independent entity. Mace was advised by UBS and Linklaters for this transaction.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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Jose Barreto
As a Partner within Private Equity at Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Jose Barreto expressed excitement about partnering with Mace Consult to support its growth journey and deliver value for clients and communities.
Importance 40 Sentiment 60
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Lazard
Lazard advised Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives on M&A and financing aspects of the transaction.
Importance 10 Sentiment 10
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Jefferies Group===Jefferies International Limited
Jefferies Group===Jefferies International Limited advised Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives on M&A aspects of the transaction.
Importance 10 Sentiment 10
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Relationships
Davendra Dabasia related ↔ Mace Consult
Jose Barreto related ↔ Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Mace Consult related ↔ Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Davendra Dabasia related ↔ Goldman Sachs===Goldman Sachs Alternatives
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