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Early StageEst. 2009

GV

Early Stage investor focused on AI

🇺🇸USA·David Krane, Tom Hulme, Tyson Clark

$10B

Awaira Score

out of 100

AI, Health, Enterprise is where GV places their bets. They typically invest at the Early Stage stage. With $10B under management, they've got the firepower to write big checks. They've backed 3 AI companies so far.

Investment Strategy Analysis

GV deploys capital from USA with a clear mandate in AI, Health, Enterprise. The firm primarily targets Early Stage opportunities, positioning it to capture value at a specific inflection point in company growth. Managing $10B across 3 known investments suggests a concentrated, high-conviction approach to AI investing. Awaira rates GV in the top tier of tracked AI investors based on portfolio performance, deal activity, and market presence.

Score

88/100

AUM

$10B

Portfolio Size

3

Founded

2009

Stage Focus

Early Stage

Country

🇺🇸 USA

$10B

Total capital managed

3

Companies backed

Early Stage

Preferred investment stage

Sum of all tracked company valuations

$3.4B

AIHealthEnterprise

About GV

GV is a early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2009, headquartered in USA, managing approximately $10B in assets under management. The firm concentrates on AI, Health, Enterprise, deploying capital primarily at the early stage level. Notable AI portfolio companies include Anthropic, Uber, Slack. GV has participated in 8 funding rounds tracked by Awaira, deploying capital across AI, Health, Enterprise sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes AI applications in healthcare and life sciences. Awaira assigns GV an investor score of 88/100 based on portfolio strength, AI sector exposure, and market activity. The firm investment thesis centers on identifying AI companies that demonstrate strong technical moats, clear paths to revenue, and potential for category leadership within their respective segments. GV evaluates opportunities based on team quality, market timing, technology differentiation, and capital efficiency. Portfolio companies including Anthropic, Uber, Slack reflect the firm emphasis on backing founders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial execution capability.

Founded: 2009

AI Video
1
AI Healthcare
1
AI Infrastructure
1

Portfolio Metrics

Companies

3

Categories

3

Top Sector

AI Video (1)

Avg Score

68/100

Coatue Management (5)Sequoia Capital (4)Walden International (2)Craft Ventures (2)SoftBank Vision Fund 2 (2)Khosla Ventures (2)Accel (1)Intel Capital (1)

Rounds Led(1)

Series ALead Investor

Mar 2020

$50M

GV is a early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2009, headquartered in USA, managing approximately $10B in assets under management. The firm concentrates on AI, Health, Enterprise, deploying capital primarily at the early stage level. Notable AI portfolio companies include Anthropic, Uber, Slack. GV has participated in 8 funding rounds tracked by Awaira, deploying capital across AI, Health, Enterprise sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes AI applications in healthcare and life sciences. Awaira assigns GV an investor score of 88/100 based on portfolio strength, AI sector exposure, and market activity. The firm investment thesis centers on identifying AI companies that demonstrate strong technical moats, clear paths to revenue, and potential for category leadership within their respective segments. GV evaluates opportunities based on team quality, market timing, technology differentiation, and capital efficiency. Portfolio companies including Anthropic, Uber, Slack reflect the firm emphasis on backing founders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial execution capability.

David Krane, Tom Hulme, Tyson Clark

Investment Track Record

AUM

$10B

Notable Deal

GV is a early-stage venture capital firm founded i...

Founded

2009

Stage

Early Stage

With $10B under management, GV maintains a focused allocation strategy in the AI sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GV's AUM?
The firm manages around $10B. That capital backs GV's thesis across AI companies — from early-stage rounds through growth-stage follow-ons.
What sectors does GV focus on?
GV concentrates on AI, Health, Enterprise. That focus has shaped a portfolio of companies building at the intersection of these areas.
How many portfolio companies does GV have?
GV has backed at least 3 AI companies that Awaira tracks. Venture portfolios often include undisclosed bets, so the true count could be larger.
What stage does GV invest in?
Most of GV's capital goes into Early Stage rounds. This stage preference aligns with their fund structure and return expectations.
What is GV's most notable investment?
Among GV's portfolio, the standout deal is GV is a early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2009, headquartered in USA, managing approximately $10B in assets under management. The firm concentrates on AI, Health, Enterprise, deploying capital primarily at the early stage level. Notable AI portfolio companies include Anthropic, Uber, Slack. GV has participated in 8 funding rounds tracked by Awaira, deploying capital across AI, Health, Enterprise sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes AI applications in healthcare and life sciences. Awaira assigns GV an investor score of 88/100 based on portfolio strength, AI sector exposure, and market activity. The firm investment thesis centers on identifying AI companies that demonstrate strong technical moats, clear paths to revenue, and potential for category leadership within their respective segments. GV evaluates opportunities based on team quality, market timing, technology differentiation, and capital efficiency. Portfolio companies including Anthropic, Uber, Slack reflect the firm emphasis on backing founders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial execution capability.. This investment reflects the firm's broader strategy and risk appetite in the AI market.