About GSV Ventures
GSV Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Apr 2026, GSV Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 110 companies, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from EdTech to Enterprise Applications and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Gizmo Overall, GSV Ventures portfolio has seen 11 unicorns, 7 IPOs and 27 acquisitions including key companies like Lyft, Spotify and Physics Wallah. A lot of funds co-invest with GSV Ventures, with names like Reach Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. GSV Ventures has team of 34 people including 7 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 6 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
GSV Ventures' List of Top Investments
GSV Ventures has a portfolio of 110 companies, including 11 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Disco and Disco.Their portfolio spans across United States, India, Singapore and 9 more locations. They have invested in EdTech, Enterprise Applications, Consumer and 16 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by GSV Ventures:1. Lyft
Network facilitating on-demand transportation and ride scheduling services for individuals. It provides options for immediate rides, scheduled pickups, and various vehicle types. The network offers programs for business transportation needs. It also focuses on safety measures and community support initiatives.
Key facts about Lyft
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.02B
- Employee Count: 3,913 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: HTIF, SeedFord Partners and 163 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Aug 06, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Spotify
Provider of a platform for streaming digital music and podcasts. The platform allows users to listen to a wide variety of audio content. It is accessible via web browsers and dedicated applications.
Key facts about Spotify
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.06B
- Employee Count: 19,363 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, 2020 Ventures and 127 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 10, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Provider of live and recorded classes for academic and test preparation. They offer online courses and study materials for students in grades six through twelve. The platform also provides resources for preparing for engineering, medical, and government exams. Additionally, they offer test preparation and skill-enhancement courses.
Key facts about Physics Wallah
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Noida (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $275M
- Employee Count: 15,046 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: WestBridge Capital, Hornbill Capital and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 20, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Coursera
Provider of online courses, professional certificates, and degree programs. The platform collaborates with universities and companies to deliver educational content. It offers opportunities for individuals to learn new skills and advance their careers. The platform provides learning resources for businesses to train their workforce.
Key facts about Coursera
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Mountain View (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $443M
- Employee Count: 6,667 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Sprout Capital Partners and 49 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jul 17, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Handshake
Network connecting job seekers with employers for career development opportunities. This service facilitates professional recruitment by matching candidates with available positions across various industries. The platform provides tools for individuals to build profiles, access training resources, and engage with hiring organizations. Employers utilize the system to identify potential talent and manage recruitment workflows. The infrastructure supports the transition from education to employment by streamlining the discovery of internships and full-time roles.
Key facts about Handshake
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $434M
- Employee Count: 11,937 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Spark Capital, EQT and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jan 19, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
GSV Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
GSV Ventures has invested in 110 companies over the last 16 years, with an average of 7 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 5 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Gizmo and most recent follow-on round was in Physics Wallah.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2024 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
2023 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2022 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
2021 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
2020 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
2019 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
2018 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
2017 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
GSV Ventures' Investments by Stage
GSV Ventures has made 43 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.74M, 28 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $13.8M and 6 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $32.6M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 43 |
Series A | 28 |
Series B | 6 |
Series C | 5 |
Series D | 3 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
GSV Ventures' Investments by Sector
GSV Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the EdTech, Enterprise Applications, Vertical SaaS, Consumer and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 104 Tech companies, 67 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 66 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 64 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
EdTech | 61 |
Enterprise Applications | 44 |
Vertical SaaS | 22 |
Consumer | 12 |
High Tech | 5 |
Others | 22 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
GSV Ventures' Investments by Geography
GSV Ventures has made most investments in United States (63), followed by India where it has made 14 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 63 |
India | 14 |
Singapore | 2 |
United Kingdom | 2 |
Canada | 1 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
GSV Ventures' recent investments
GSV Ventures has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Gizmo and Training All People.Here are the most recent investments by GSV Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 15, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series A | 2766 | [+3] | |
Feb 12, 2026 | United States | Seed | 8484 | ||
Jun 24, 2025 | United States | Series A | 8680 | ||
Apr 07, 2025 | United States | Seed | 7881 | [+10] | |
Apr 02, 2025 | United States | Seed | 9347 |
Unicorns in GSV Ventures' Portfolio
GSV Ventures has 11 unicorns in its portfolio - ClassDojo, Domestika, LEAD School and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is ClassDojo. It became a unicorn in 2022, 4 years before GSV Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in GSV Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 | Classroom behaviour feedback platform used by teachers and students | 2011 | San Francisco | Series D | jhpaw{o | ||
60 | Creative skills learning platform for professionals | 2002 | Berkeley | Series D | ohsfcpn | ||
64 | Provider of integrated digital learning systems for school academic management | 2012 | Mumbai | Series E | uvcfybm | ||
64 | Tech talent training and employment solutions provider | 2014 | New York City | Series E | mvsupaa | ||
75 | Provider of AI‑powered professional networking and job search platform | 2019 | Bengaluru | Series C | swkckft |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in GSV Ventures' Portfolio
7 of GSV Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Physics Wallah got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), in Nov 2025 at marketcap of $3.56B and Coursera got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $4.3B.Here are GSV Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 18, 2025 | Jun 07, 2022 | Series A | 5160 | |
Mar 31, 2021 | - | - | 4160 | |
Mar 29, 2019 | - | - | 6491 | |
Apr 06, 2018 | - | - | 4475 | |
Mar 23, 2018 | - | - | 1107 |
Acquired companies in GSV Ventures' Portfolio
27 companies from GSV Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Uplimit in Jun 2026 by Handshake for $*****.Here are GSV Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 24, 2024 | Series A | 3188 | |
May 19, 2026 | Jul 2017 | Series A | 8194 | |
Mar 10, 2026 | - | - | 9420 | |
Jun 09, 2025 | May 31, 2016 | Series A | 4004 | |
Oct 02, 2024 | - | - | 1138 |
Team profile of GSV Ventures
GSV Ventures has a team of 34 members including 7 Partners and 3 Principals located in United States, France and 3 more locations. GSV Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in GSV Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | France | - | ||
Partner | Chicago | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | Chicago | - | ||
Partner | Washington | - | ||
Partner | Noida | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Partner | Chicago | - | - | |
Principal | Sunnyvale | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | - | |
Principal | San Antonio | - | - |
Co-investors of GSV Ventures
Over the past 16 years, 982 investors have co-invested in GSV Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before GSV Ventures: Y Combinator, Insight Partners and 341 others have invested in rounds before GSV Ventures. There are 4 companies where Y Combinator has invested before GSV Ventures and 3 companies where Insight Partners has invested before GSV Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of GSV Ventures: 361 investors entered a company along with GSV Ventures. These include investors like Reach Capital (5 companies).
- Invested after GSV Ventures: A total of 278 investors have invested in GSV Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Owl Ventures (5 companies), Google Ventures (5 companies) and The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (4 companies).
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Gizmo Raises $22M in Series A FundingFinSMEs•Apr 15, 2026•Gizmo, Shine Capital, Ada Ventures, SEEK Investments and 3 others
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Amigo AI Secures $11M Series A FinancingMassinvestor•Mar 11, 2026•Amigo, Madrona, GSV Ventures, Optum Ventures and 2 others
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Pro Athlete Community Secures $7.6M Series A Led by GSV Ventures to Redefine Athlete TransitionsPR Newswire•Jun 25, 2025•Pro Athlete Community, GSV Ventures, Maveron
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Indian edtech segment looks to make a rebound despite the Byju’s debacleTHE WEEK•Apr 11, 2025•IMARC Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GSV Ventures, WestBridge Capital and 9 others
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Ropes Raises $3.1M Seed Round to Scale Skills-Based Hiring with AIPR Newswire•Apr 02, 2025•Ropes & Gray, GSV Ventures, BoxGroup
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Why PhysicsWallah backer WestBridge is still keen on edtech despite Byju’s downfallVCCircle•Mar 12, 2025•Physics Wallah, WestBridge Capital, BYJU'S, GSV Ventures and 2 others
