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We invest our capital and expertise to help remarkable entrepreneurs and leading transformational companies accelerate the growth of their businesses.

With a deep understanding of growth stage companies and a special access to Google’s insights and expertise, we are uniquely positioned to advise entrepreneurs on how to overcome the challenges of scaling.

  • $3 billion under management
  • 55 companies, 16 IPOs, 9 M&A exits
  • Over 2,500 Googlers engaged
  • Growth is more than a stage; it’s a state of mind.

With a spirit of collaboration and curiosity, we support companies making the crucial shift from start-up to scale-up.

We do this by approaching every decision with a growth mindset, from product development to key hires and even codifying a company’s culture. With a laser sharp focus on scalability, we seek to fulfill an entrepreneur's vision, helping to prioritize the next right steps, making essential connections and more.

Our mindset is our difference. It is how we are able to understand the challenges of scaling, and best advise entrepreneurs on how to overcome them, so they can transition their companies into growth, and beyond.

Unmatched experience

We’ve had front row seats to Google’s growth story - as well as Stripe’s, CrowdStrike’s, Credit Karma’s and more. We bring this invaluable experience to the companies we invest in, using it to support entrepreneurs making the step change into growth.

World-leading expertise

As part of Alphabet, we have special access to Google’s insights and expertise. So far, we’ve engaged over 2,000 Googlers with the domain expertise to solve what matters to companies that are scaling at pace.

Partnerships to grow by

We focus on where we can have the biggest impact, allowing us to offer unparalleled, tailor-made advice and engagement.

We are resolutely long-term. As patient capital holders we have a track record of supporting our companies in follow-on rounds and even post-IPO.

With total commitment, we build enduring partnerships that prepare businesses for today and tomorrow.

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