Goldman Sachs Group has appointed Brian Cayne, a co-founder of boutique technology investment bank Qatalyst Partners, as global co-head of its software investment banking division, underscoring the firm’s intensified focus on the competitive software advisory market.
Cayne is expected to begin his role in January 2026, operating out of San Francisco and jointly leading the practice alongside established co-heads Joe Porter in London and Jason Rowe in New York. In this expanded leadership capacity, he will report to Barry O’Brien and Jung Min, the global co-heads of Goldman’s Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) investment banking group.
With over 15 years of experience helping build Qatalyst into a respected technology-focused advisory firm, Cayne brings deep sector expertise that Goldman hopes will enhance its capabilities in software dealmaking and high-value transactions.
The strategic hire comes as Goldman Sachs reorganises its TMT division to capitalise more effectively on emerging trends such as artificial intelligence and infrastructure-related technology opportunities. The bank’s broader restructuring includes the creation of specialised groups designed to target growth areas across the technology landscape.
Goldman’s software banking unit plays a central role in its broader investment banking agenda, with the firm having maintained a leading position in global technology mergers and acquisitions in 2025. High-profile deals included advisory roles on major transactions, reinforcing the importance of attracting top industry talent to sustain competitive advantage.
Cayne’s appointment reflects Goldman’s ongoing commitment to bolstering its advisory practice and competing for premier software and tech-sector mandates as market dynamics evolve.
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