Alec Gores, The Gores Group

Alec Gores, founder of The Gores Group, invests in mature and growing businesses across the industrial, technology, and consumer sectors. See contact routes.

About Alec Gores

Alec Gores, founder of The Gores Group, invests in mature and growing businesses across the industrial, technology, and consumer sectors, primarily acquiring controlling interests in underperforming or non-core assets from larger corporations to drive operational improvements. His distinctive thesis centers on a hands-on “fix and sell” approach, leveraging deep operating experience to transform carve-out transactions and undervalued assets into sustainable growth companies. Notable portfolio companies include Hostess Brands, Polestar, United Wholesale Mortgage, VeriFone, and Luminar Technologies, many of which were taken public via Gores Holdings SPAC vehicles.

Alec Gores at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Organization
The Gores Group
Location
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital

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Alec Gores is based in Beverly Hills, California, United States.

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