CapitalG

CapitalG is Alphabet's independent growth fund, established in 2013 to empower entrepreneurs with Alphabet and Google's unparalleled expertise in scaling businesses. Operating as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., CapitalG focuses on growth-stage technology companies, investing for profit rather than strategic interests. The firm manages approximately $7 billion in assets, with typical investments ranging from $50 to $200 million per company. CapitalG's approach combines substantial capital with hands-on operational and strategic support, leveraging in-house operators and a network of over 3,500 Google advisors to guide portfolio companies through the transition from startup to scale-up. This support has contributed to 16 IPOs and 11 M&A exits within its portfolio. The firm's areas of focus include enterprise infrastructure, security, data, fintech, and consumer services and marketplaces. CapitalG partners with a small number of transformational consumer and enterprise tech companies making the step change into growth. Investment areas include enterprise infrastructure, security, data, fintech, and consumer services and marketplaces. The firm has engaged over 2,500 professionals from Google and Alphabet with its portfolio companies, which include notable names such as Airbnb, Duolingo, and Stripe. Since its inception, CapitalG has made numerous investments, successfully exiting from a significant portion of them. CapitalG's team comprises experienced professionals, including Managing Partner Laela Sturdy, General Partners Gene Frantz, Derek Zanutto, and Jesse Wedler, who bring a wealth of expertise to the firm's operations. The firm maintains a small, concentrated portfolio to ensure each company receives substantial capital and hands-on support. CapitalG's unique value proposition lies in its ability to provide portfolio companies with access to Google's people, knowledge, and culture, offering guidance and support to accelerate their growth. This approach has been instrumental in helping companies navigate the challenges of scaling and achieving significant milestones in their respective industries.