Profile
G Squared is a global venture capital fund manager based in San Francisco, founded in 2011. The firm's team is noted for its differentiated investment strategy that grants access to exciting growth-stage technology companies. G Squared is unique in providing both primary and transitional capital, which supports portfolio companies by providing liquidity solutions for early investors and employees. Their approach offers an alternative to traditional VC methods by investing in both primary and secondary markets and conducting structured employee tenders.
G Squared focuses on technology sectors, investing in Consumer Internet, Fintech/Insurtech, Mobility 2.0, and SaaS. The firm operates globally, targeting companies that challenge the status quo and tackling vast market opportunities. They invest in Series A through late-stage funding rounds. G Squared manages a range of funds collectively supporting over 150 companies across various industries, but specific total assets under management figures are not disclosed.
Notable investments include high-profile and emerging companies such as Airbnb - hospitality services, Bombas - apparel, Coursera - online education platform, Instacart - grocery delivery, Lyft - ridesharing, Spotify - music streaming, Toast - restaurant technology, and Turo - car sharing. These investments highlight G Squared's commitment to backing transformative technology companies poised for significant impact.
Industry
G Squared Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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G Squared I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Cybersecurity
Mobility
Machine Learning (ML)
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$32 M
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December 2012
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G Squared III
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Venture Capital (VC)
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E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
Cybersecurity
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$382 M
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August 2015
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G Squared IV
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
Mobility
Machine Learning (ML)
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$341 M
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December 2017
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G Squared V
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Energy
AI
Travel
Telecommunications
Software
Security
SaaS
Real Estate
Media and Entertainment
Marketing and Advertising
IT Services
Internet and Web Services
Industrial
Healthcare Services
Foodtech
Food and Beverage
Fintech
Financial Services
E-commerce/Marketplace
Consumer Services (B2C)
TravelTech
Mobility
HealthTech
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Series B
Series A
Late Stage (Series C+)
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South America
North America
Europe
Asia
Australia and others
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$50-100 m
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$1360 M
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January 2020
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G Squared VII
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Technology
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Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
Asia
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$50-100 m
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$2300 M
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August 2026
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