Google Ventures
GV (formerly Google Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2009 with Alphabet as its sole limited partner. GV invests across industries and stages, providing long‑term capital and operational support to founders. The firm deploys resources from operating partners (talent, design, communications, marketing), connects portfolio companies to Google/Alphabet assets, and emphasizes multi‑stage, long‑horizon partnerships.
Services
Operating partner support (talent, design, communications, marketing)
GV provides dedicated operating partners who work directly with founders and leadership teams on executive talent, design, communications, and marketing.
Connections to Google / Alphabet resources
GV facilitates introductions and access to Google and Alphabet people, products, and technical expertise for portfolio companies.
Long‑horizon capital and board / investment support
GV provides multi‑stage capital (including incubation) and invests with long time horizons, supporting companies through multiple rounds and board engagements where appropriate.
Operating partner support (talent, design, communications, marketing)
GV provides dedicated operating partners who work directly with founders and leadership teams on executive talent, design, communications, and marketing.
Connections to Google / Alphabet resources
GV facilitates introductions and access to Google and Alphabet people, products, and technical expertise for portfolio companies.
Long‑horizon capital and board / investment support
GV provides multi‑stage capital (including incubation) and invests with long time horizons, supporting companies through multiple rounds and board engagements where appropriate.
Portfolio
Date invested: 2018; investors listed include Anthony Philippakis and Krishna Yeshwant; founder Dr. Sekar Kathiresan.
#Life Sciences
Date invested: 2016; investor: Tom Hulme; founders: Patrick Collison, John Collison.
#Enterprise
Date invested: 2021; investor: Vidu Shanmugarajah; co‑founders include Victor Riparbelli, Steffen Tjerrild and academic founders.
#AI
Date invested: 2018; investors listed include Anthony Philippakis and Krishna Yeshwant; founder Dr. Sekar Kathiresan.
#Life Sciences
Date invested: 2016; investor: Tom Hulme; founders: Patrick Collison, John Collison.
#Enterprise
Date invested: 2021; investor: Vidu Shanmugarajah; co‑founders include Victor Riparbelli, Steffen Tjerrild and academic founders.
#AI