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Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages9
Industries40
Markets30
Stated Portfolio31
Operating Since2009 (17y)

About GV

GV, formerly known as Google Ventures, is the venture capital investment arm of Alphabet Inc., established in 2009. The firm provides seed, venture, and growth-stage funding to technology companies across various sectors, including internet, software, hardware, life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, transportation, cybersecurity, and agriculture. Operating independently from Google's search and advertising division since 2015, GV has invested in over 400 companies, such as Uber, Nest, Slack, and Flatiron Health. GV's investment strategy focuses on partnering with innovative founders to build and scale transformative companies. The firm offers operational support to portfolio companies, including access to Google's resources, products, and global reputation. With offices in Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California; New York City, New York; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and London, England, GV has a global presence and invests in companies across North America, Europe, and Israel. Since its inception, GV has achieved notable investment outcomes, including successful exits through IPOs and mergers and acquisitions. The firm's portfolio includes companies that have made significant impacts in their respective industries, demonstrating GV's commitment to supporting founders in building enduring and impactful businesses.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets29

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyHong KongJapanAustraliaEuropeSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceDenmarkLatin AmericaMexicoSouth KoreaMiddle EastNetherlandsRussiaSouth East AsiaSwedenSoutheast AsiaIsraelFinlandTaiwanEastern EuropeAfricaSouth America

Requirements

Innovative technology solutions, Scalable business models, Strong founding teams, Potential for significant market impact, Innovative founders, Early-stage technology companies, Global market potential, Innovative technology companies, Alignment with GV's investment thesis, Alignment with GV's investment focus areas

Stated Portfolio31

Robinhood
Uber
Lemonade
GitLab
Cloudera
DocuSign
Nest
Slack
Flatiron Health
Lime
Soylent
Shape Security
Calico
Foundation Medicine
Genomics Medicine Ireland
Oscar Health
Duo Security
Verve Therapeutics
One Medical
23andMe
Clover Health
Sana Biotechnology
ThousandEyes
Vaccitech
Relay Therapeutics
Desktop Metal
Homejoy
CTRL-Labs
Segment
Pensando
Puppet Labs

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TypeVenture Capital
CityCalifornia
Founded2009
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$50M