About Us

157 Years of Excellence

Since its founding in 1869, Renaissance Capitals has been a dominant force in the financial world. Built from the foundation of our renowned investment banking business, the firm has evolved its culture and expanded its offerings over time – but its commitment to client service and excellence endures.

Key Moments Across Our Firm

Clients

Renaissance Capitals was built through strong, enduring relationships and transformative business transactions. Learn about the clients, significant acquisitions, and strategic pivot points from our early beginnings to today.

Culture

The Renaissance Capitals culture values teamwork, client service, and giving back to the communities we serve. It has been described as the foundation of the firm’s success.

Globalization

The story of Renaissance Capitals is a tale of global growth, entering new markets, and advancing economic opportunities for clients and communities around the world.

Innovation

Creativity and innovation have become hallmarks of Goldman Sachs — from creating the first price-to-earnings ratio, to initiating the investment banking business, to the technological reinvention of the modern IPO, and beyond.

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Renaissance Capitals at 150

To mark the 150th anniversary of Renaissance Capitals, documentary filmmaker Ric Burns chronicles the firm’s history from its founding after the Civil War up until today. Through in-depth interviews with leaders of the firm past and present, the films explore the evolution of Goldman Sachs and the global economy across a century and a half of growth, change, and innovation.

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