About Google Ventures
Google Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Jun 2026, Google Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 785 companies, with 37 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Life Sciences. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Odyssey Overall, Google Ventures portfolio has seen 70 unicorns, 44 IPOs and 245 acquisitions including key companies like Slack, Uber and Robinhood. A lot of funds co-invest with Google Ventures, with names like SV Angel sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Google Ventures has team of 97 people including 37 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 12 more
Portfolio IPOs
Google Ventures' List of Top Investments
Google Ventures has a portfolio of 785 companies, including 70 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Artifact and GoMotive.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, Canada and 22 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Life Sciences and 34 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 12 more. Here is the list of top investments by Google Ventures:
1. Slack
Developer of communication software for team collaboration and workflow automation. This platform provides digital channels for messaging, file sharing, and audio or video meetings. It integrates with various third-party applications to centralize project management and task tracking. Users utilize automated workflows to manage routine processes and receive notifications. The software includes search functionality to retrieve information from past conversations and documents. Security features protect data and ensure compliance across the organization. Artificial intelligence tools assist with summarizing content, drafting responses, and managing tasks within the interface.
Key facts about Slack
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 2,626 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Glynn Capital and 70 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Uber
Network providing on-demand transportation, delivery, and business management solutions. It facilitates ride requests and connects individuals with transportation providers. Additionally, it offers delivery services for food and other goods. The network extends to business solutions, providing tools for managing rides, meals, and local deliveries for organizations.
Key facts about Uber
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.2B
- Employee Count: 152,642 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, InvestX and 191 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 19, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Robinhood
Broker-based online trading and investment platform. It offers tools for building investment strategies and tracking market trends. It facilitates trading in stocks, funds, options, and crypto assets. Expert-managed portfolios are available, providing market insights and investment adjustments. The company also provides educational resources to improve investor knowledge.
Key facts about Robinhood
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.73B
- Employee Count: 4,814 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, HTIF and 147 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 13, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. HubSpot
Provider of a platform offering marketing, sales, and customer service software. The platform provides tools for marketing automation, sales management, and customer support. It offers an CRM as its core, integrating various hubs such as Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, Service Hub, CMS Hub, Operations Hub, and Commerce Hub, each providing specialized tools to enhance different aspects of customer management and business operations. Key features include a robust CRM supporting contact and deal management, email tracking, marketing email creation, and meeting scheduling.
Key facts about HubSpot
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Cambridge (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $101M
- Employee Count: 12,158 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Cross Creek, Fidelity Investments and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 02, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. DocuSign
Provider of electronic signature and intelligent agreement management platform solutions. The platform offers tools for contract lifecycle management, agreement preparation, and agreement workflow automation. It provides features such as electronic notarization, web forms, and multi-channel delivery options. The platform extends its capabilities through integrations, APIs, and a mobile application.
Key facts about DocuSign
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Jan 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $520M
- Employee Count: 8,433 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Glynn Capital and 89 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 20, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Google Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Google Ventures has invested in 785 companies over the last 17 years, with an average of 45 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 69 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 39 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Flourish and most recent follow-on round was in Odyssey.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 19 | 20 | 39 |
2025 | 36 | 33 | 69 |
2024 | 40 | 31 | 71 |
2023 | 44 | 26 | 70 |
2022 | 62 | 48 | 110 |
2021 | 56 | 63 | 119 |
2020 | 37 | 45 | 82 |
2019 | 33 | 42 | 75 |
2018 | 52 | 28 | 80 |
2017 | 47 | 32 | 79 |
Google Ventures' Investments by Stage
Google Ventures has made 236 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $39.2M, 221 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $8.14M and 156 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $54.3M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 236 |
Seed | 221 |
Series B | 156 |
Series C | 69 |
Series D | 29 |
Others | 25 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Google Ventures' Investments by Sector
Google Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer, Life Sciences and Enterprise Infrastructure. Notably, it has invested in 712 Tech companies, 558 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 400 Software companies and at least 248 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 341 |
High Tech | 158 |
Consumer | 146 |
Life Sciences | 123 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 108 |
Others | 795 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Google Ventures' Investments by Geography
Google Ventures has made most investments in United States (655), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 42 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 655 |
United Kingdom | 42 |
Canada | 7 |
Germany | 5 |
France | 4 |
Others | 31 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Google Ventures' recent investments
Google Ventures has made 39 investments in 2026 so far. Odyssey and Flourish are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Google Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 17, 2026 | United States | Series B | 9982 | [+10] | |
Jun 05, 2026 | United States | Series D | 2656 | [+2] | |
Jun 02, 2026 | United States | Series B | 5322 | [+3] | |
May 29, 2026 | France | Series A | 7510 | [+2] | |
May 27, 2026 | United States | Series B | 5609 | [+1] |
Unicorns in Google Ventures' Portfolio
Google Ventures has 70 unicorns in its portfolio - Omni, Rox, Basis and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Omni. It became a unicorn in 2026, 4 years after Google Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Google Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 | Business intelligence platform for businesses | 2022 | San Francisco | Series C | drtkyhm | ||
62 | AI powered virtual sales assistant | 2024 | San Francisco | Series A | {pdoapt | ||
69 | AI agents for automating accounting workflows and engagements | 2023 | New York City | Series B | cdnrnvf | ||
64 | Provider of a virtual care platform focused on female midlife health | 2021 | Los Altos Hills | Series D | ufztrfq | ||
63 | Cloud based product analytics tools | 2020 | San Francisco | Series E | jappply |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Google Ventures' Portfolio
44 of Google Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Merlin Labs got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Mar 2026 and Ethos got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $1.1B.Here are Google Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 17, 2026 | May 26, 2021 | Series B | 1380 | |
Jan 29, 2026 | Oct 30, 2018 | Series B | 7481 | |
Jan 31, 2025 | Mar 01, 2019 | Series C | 4978 | |
Jun 25, 2024 | Jan 10, 2016 | Series A | 9236 | |
Feb 02, 2024 | Nov 30, 2017 | Series D | 1680 |
Acquired companies in Google Ventures' Portfolio
245 companies from Google Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Anysphere in Jun 2026 by SpaceX for $*****.Here are Google Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 16, 2026 | Nov 13, 2025 | Series D | 3943 | |
May 19, 2026 | May 01, 2018 | Series B | 9616 | |
May 06, 2026 | Oct 13, 2020 | Series B | 7248 | |
Feb 10, 2026 | Sep 28, 2022 | Seed | 6962 | |
Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 03, 2018 | Series C | 1818 |
Team profile of Google Ventures
Google Ventures has a team of 97 members including 37 Partners, 4 Venture Partners and 2 Principals located in United States, United Kingdom and 1 more location. Google Ventures' team sits on the board of 11 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Google Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Mountain View | SecurityScorecard, Fullstory and 4 more | ||
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | Boston | - | ||
Partner | Cambridge | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | Nanit, Les Mills US and 1 more | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Boston | - | ||
Partner | Berkeley | - | ||
Partner | London | - |
Co-investors of Google Ventures
Over the past 17 years, 4597 investors have co-invested in Google Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Google Ventures: Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital and 1377 others have invested in rounds before Google Ventures. There are 43 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Google Ventures and 31 companies where Sequoia Capital has invested before Google Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Google Ventures: 1447 investors entered a company along with Google Ventures. These include investors like SV Angel (39 companies).
- Invested after Google Ventures: A total of 1771 investors have invested in Google Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Fidelity Investments (25 companies), SoftBank Vision Fund (22 companies) and Andreessen Horowitz (20 companies).
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