Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobility • Online Social • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Series B, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • India |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Assets Under Management | $300,000,000 |
CapitalG is Alphabet's independent growth fund, actively involved in driving the success of growth-stage companies within the technology sector. Established in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, CapitalG fortifies its investment decisions with the extensive expertise and business acumen drawn from Alphabet and Google's ecosystem. They concentrate on equity investments and target a range of industries, including Software, IT & TMT, Media, Business Solutions, FinTech, Retail & E-Commerce, IoT & Wearables, A.I. & Big Data, HealthTech, Blockchain, Web Security, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Investment Management, Mobility, Online Social, and Consumer markets. With assets under management of $3 billion, CapitalG is well-equipped to fund transformative companies with investments typically ranging between $50 million to $200 million. The fund's commitment to financial backing is coupled with strategic and operational support provided by in-house operators and a vast network of senior Google advisors and go-to-market experts. They offer value beyond capital, extending hands-on support in areas like go-to-market strategies, talent acquisition, product engineering, and leadership training to foster accelerated business growth. The firm has witnessed successes with its portfolio companies, contributing to their transitions from early-stage to scale-ups, with examples including Duolingo, Credit Karma, and Gusto. CapitalG's engagement with these companies has proven to create multimillion-dollar value, often within the first year. Emphasizing business model development and growth, they facilitate introductions to qualified customers, security reviews, and executive recruiting. CapitalG's portfolio is diverse, with investments in enterprise infrastructure, fintech, consumer services, and marketplaces. The firm boasts a strong track record of IPOs and M&A exits, indicative of their unmatched growth experience and dedicated operational support.