United States

10,000 Small Businesses

For over a decade, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses has helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create jobs in the United States.
16K
small businesses reached
50
states represented
96%
program completion rate

Source: Goldman Sachs 2024

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Practical Business Education

Our best-in-class curriculum covers all the fundamentals for growing a business, and is delivered in partnership with community colleges across the country.

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Access to Capital

Goldman Sachs works with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other mission-driven lenders to expand access to capital for small businesses.

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Small Business Support

We provide opportunities for small business owners to receive one-on-one advising and network with other program alumni.

66%
of graduates increase revenues just 6 months after graduating
44%
of graduates create new jobs just 6 months after graduating
85%
of graduates do business together

Source: Goldman Sachs

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