GV's Strategic Investment Approach: Backed by Google, Focused on Financial Returns

GV's Strategic Investment Approach: Backed by Google, Focused on Financial Returns
David Krane, CEO of GV, revealed the venture firm's unique investment strategy during a recent TechCrunch event. GV, funded entirely by Google with an annual budget of $1 billion, has invested over $10 billion across 800 companies in 15 years. Notably, GV solely funded Uber's $258 million Series C round in 2013. The firm primarily focuses on life sciences and a broad digital category, while maintaining autonomy from Alphabet's other investment wings. Krane highlighted GV's communication strategy and openness to funding startups emerging from Google talent.