Early Life and Education
David B. Golub, a prominent figure in the finance industry, was born in the US. He attended Harvard College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude. He furthered his education with an MPhil in International Relations from Oxford University, where he was a Marshall Scholar, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was named an Arjay Miller Scholar.
Rise to Success
Golub's career began in private equity. Prior to joining Golub Capital, he served as the Managing Director of Centre Partners, a middle market private equity firm, and also worked for Corporate Partners, a $1.5 billion private equity fund affiliated with Lazard. In 2003, he joined his brother Lawrence Golub at Golub Capital and is currently the President. Golub Capital specializes in lending to middle-market companies backed by private equity sponsors. The firm has grown to become a major player in financing middle-market private equity deals since the 2008 financial crisis.
Key Business Strategies
Golub Capital focuses on sponsor finance, providing loans to companies controlled by private equity firms. Their strategy is to build a strong set of competitive advantages to consistently produce premium returns. The firm emphasizes long-term relationships, with about 90% of deal flow coming from a core group of about 200 firms each year. As of October 1, 2025, Golub Capital had over $85 billion of capital under management.
Philanthropy
David Golub is actively involved in charitable and civic organizations. He is a member of the Founder's Council of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, where he served as the first board Chairman and a long-time director. He also co-founded and chairs the Golub Capital Social Impact Labs and the Golub Capital Nonprofit Board Fellows Program.