Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Businesses Solutions • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Future Of Work • Impact • Nanotechnology • Consumer • Woman Focused |
Stages | Series A, Series B, Pre-Seed, Seed, Venture |
Investing | United States • Canada • Germany • India • France • Mexico • Spain • South Africa • Argentina • Brazil • Chile • Malaysia • Indonesia |
Investment Range | $250,000 - $15,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $8,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $180,000,000 |
GSV Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, US, with a focus on investing in high potential sectors such as software (including web marketplaces, SaaS, etc.), education, business solutions, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, the future of work, impact, nanotechnology, and consumer-oriented businesses. With a particular emphasis on women-focused ventures, GSV Ventures is uniquely positioned to support companies transcending the technology landscape. The firm operates with the belief that transformative education technology is crucial for achieving substantial gains within the $7 trillion global education market. They are proponents of digital disruption from 'Pre-K to Gray', and have a keen eye for entrepreneurs who can navigate the massive shift to online learning, which has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. GSV Ventures foresees the digital education sector growing to $1 trillion globally by 2027 and aims to be at the forefront of this evolution. They partake in various strategic activities that grant their team unparalleled access to key relationships and opportunities, helping them elevate the GSV brand and accelerate their portfolio companies. Notable initiatives include the ASU+GSV Summit, an important event for digital learning leaders, boasting a grand assembly of attendees including CEOs, educators, and investors. Their investment portfolio ranges from Pre-Seed to Series B stages, with a fund investment minimum of $250,000 and a maximum of $15 million, while the sweet spot is about $8 million. Through the thoughtful analysis of megatrends and a repeatable system, GSV Ventures identifies and pursues promising investment opportunities. The firm currently has assets under management worth $180 million and leverages its strategic position to advance companies and individuals alike towards achieving their full potential, echoing the innovative essence of Silicon Valley that inspired their name and mission.
We invest in education technology companies only.