GV

GV Management Company, LLC, formerly known as Google Ventures, serves as the venture capital arm of Alphabet Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Boston, New York, Cambridge, and London. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and late stages, focusing on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, and agriculture. GV has invested in over 300 companies, seeking to support startups that aim to innovate and transform industries. The firm typically invests up to $50 million, with smaller amounts allocated to early-stage ventures. GV provides its portfolio companies with exceptional support by connecting them with Google's resources and talent, leveraging a team of experts in engineering, design, science, and marketing to enhance their growth potential.

Karthik Ardhanareeswaran

Principal

Brian Bendett

Partner

Scott Biller

Venture Partner

Brendan Bulik-Sullivan

General Partner

A Marty Cannon

Founder and Managing Member

Sherry Chao

Principal

Tyson Clark

General Partner

Frederique Dame

Partner

Scott Davis

Venture Partner

Karim Faris

General Partner

Catherine J. Friedman

Executive Venture Partner

Cathy Friedman

Venture Partner

Anika Gupta

Principal

Han Hua

Principal

Crystal Huang

Partner

Tom Hulme

General Partner and Head of Europe

Rosana Kapeller

Investor

John Lyman

Partner

Michael Margolis

Partner

Laura Melahn

Partner

Dave Munichiello

Managing Partner

Erik Nordlander

General Partner

Sridhar Ramaswamy

Venture Partner

Leena Rao

Content Partner

David Reshef

Venture Partner

Ben Robbins

General Partner

Issi Rozen

Venture Partner

Elena Sakach

Investment Partner

Luna Schmid

Partner

Vidu Shanmugarajah

Partner

M.G. Siegler

General Partner

Graham Spencer

Managing Partner

Jon Stritar

Partner

Andy Wheeler

General Partner

Jeremy Whelchel

Partner

Sangeen Zeb

General Partner

Past deals in Geospatial

Galileo

Series D in 2022
Galileo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing healthcare mobile applications designed to facilitate medical care and expertise. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company provides an online communication platform that allows healthcare providers and patients to connect through synchronous and asynchronous telecommunications technologies. By leveraging these innovative solutions, Galileo aims to enhance access to comprehensive clinical care directly from mobile devices, improving the overall patient experience in healthcare delivery.

Gravity Sketch

Series A in 2022
Gravity Sketch Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing multi-platform three-dimensional (3D) creation tools and software solutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers products such as Gravity Sketch VR, which allows users to create unique geometries, 3D models, and artwork, and Gravity Sketch iOS, a design application for the iPad. The platform is designed to assist various industries, including transportation, industrial design, apparel, and footwear, by enabling users to trace ideas from conception through design and refinement in a virtual reality environment. By focusing on intuitive controls, Gravity Sketch aims to enhance collaboration among cross-functional teams, making the design process more efficient and cost-effective.

Physna

Series B in 2021
Physna LLC is a software company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a geometric search engine that enhances computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing processes. The platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology to transform 3D models into a structured data format, facilitating comparison and analysis for quality control and automated inspection. Physna's solutions are applicable across various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and consumer goods, enabling clients to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline inspection automation. The company's innovative approach effectively bridges the gap between physical objects and digital representations, contributing to advancements in design and manufacturing.

oneNav

Series B in 2021
OneNav is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, co-founded by Stephen Poizner and Paul McBurney in 2019. The company specializes in developing a mobile positioning system tailored for smartphones, wearables, and IoT tracking devices. Utilizing the modernized L5 signaling band from navigation satellite constellations and incorporating artificial intelligence, OneNav's system delivers enhanced, data-rich signals that ensure accurate and reliable tracking applications for its clients.

Gowalla

Seed Round in 2021
Gowalla is an augmented reality social game and a social guide that enables users to share and discover photos, experiences, and recommendations related to various locations and cities. Launched in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Gowalla features an award-winning mobile app and website that offer a growing collection of guides curated by both the community and renowned experts from organizations like Disney and National Geographic. The platform facilitates the exploration of beloved places and parks worldwide, making it easy for friends and families to connect and share their travel experiences. Backed by notable investors, Gowalla aims to enhance how users interact with their surroundings through social engagement.

HOVER

Series D in 2020
HOVER Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating home measurement applications that generate interactive 3D models of properties. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, HOVER's platform allows users, including contractors and insurance professionals, to convert smartphone photos into accurate, photo-realistic 3D models. This technology facilitates exterior measurements and assists in producing estimates and appraisals for home improvement and insurance claims. By delivering detailed property data, HOVER enhances the home improvement experience, enabling homeowners to visualize projects, receive accurate estimates, and streamline insurance processes. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to further extend its reach in the market.

Orbital Insight

Series D in 2019
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

HOVER

Series C in 2019
HOVER Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating home measurement applications that generate interactive 3D models of properties. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, HOVER's platform allows users, including contractors and insurance professionals, to convert smartphone photos into accurate, photo-realistic 3D models. This technology facilitates exterior measurements and assists in producing estimates and appraisals for home improvement and insurance claims. By delivering detailed property data, HOVER enhances the home improvement experience, enabling homeowners to visualize projects, receive accurate estimates, and streamline insurance processes. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to further extend its reach in the market.

Carmera

Series B in 2018
CARMERA provides real-time 3D maps and navigation-critical data for autonomous vehicles, as well as 3D scene reconstruction and site analytics data for professionals in architecture, construction, real estate and other built environment segments. CARMERA operates an owned and professionally crowdsourced vehicular sensor network built from the ground up, that gathers continually updated 3D scene, change detection and analytics data. Our machine vision and geospatial data pipelines extract rich texture and insight for autonomous vehicles and built environment data customers, while helping make vehicles on city streets safer and adhering to privacy best practices. CARMERA’s mission is to automate cities by maintaining the world’s most robust real-time, street-level intelligence platform and to make it accessible to anyone.

HOVER

Series B in 2018
HOVER Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating home measurement applications that generate interactive 3D models of properties. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, HOVER's platform allows users, including contractors and insurance professionals, to convert smartphone photos into accurate, photo-realistic 3D models. This technology facilitates exterior measurements and assists in producing estimates and appraisals for home improvement and insurance claims. By delivering detailed property data, HOVER enhances the home improvement experience, enabling homeowners to visualize projects, receive accurate estimates, and streamline insurance processes. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to further extend its reach in the market.

Orbital Insight

Series C in 2017
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Delair

Venture Round in 2017
Delair is a Toulouse-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in commercial drone services and aerial data analytics. It focuses on enabling enterprises to enhance operational efficiency by capturing accurate and repeatable aerial data, which can be integrated into existing workflows for improved decision-making. Delair's solutions are particularly beneficial for industries such as insurance, mining, construction, and agriculture, facilitating the transformation of aerial data into actionable business intelligence. By leveraging drones, Delair helps organizations digitize their operations, resulting in increased productivity and safety across various sectors in North America and Western Europe.

Giphy

Series D in 2016
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that operates a search engine for users to search, share, and discover animated GIFs across various categories, including emotions, food, animals, and entertainment. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Giphy organizes GIFs to enhance user experience and facilitates sharing through social media channels. The platform not only allows users to upload their own GIFs but also collaborates with brands and artists to create original content. Giphy aims to evolve beyond a simple search engine into a community that caters to GIF enthusiasts and creators, fostering engagement and creativity within the realm of animated visual communication. As of May 2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, LLC.

Orbital Insight

Series B in 2016
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

HEAVY.AI

Series A in 2016
OmniSci, Inc. specializes in accelerated analytics solutions powered by graphics processing units (GPUs). Its analytics platform enables users to interactively query and visualize data, facilitating data science workflows across vast datasets. This technology is utilized by various sectors, including automotive, insurance, investment management, logistics, media, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, utilities, and public services. The platform stands out by allowing organizations to derive insights from data far beyond the capabilities of conventional analytics tools. OmniSci's origins trace back to research at Harvard and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company has formed strategic partnerships with several prominent investors and firms, including Google Ventures, In-Q-Tel, and NVIDIA. OmniSci aims to support both business and government entities in leveraging data for informed decision-making.

HOVER

Series A in 2015
HOVER Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating home measurement applications that generate interactive 3D models of properties. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, HOVER's platform allows users, including contractors and insurance professionals, to convert smartphone photos into accurate, photo-realistic 3D models. This technology facilitates exterior measurements and assists in producing estimates and appraisals for home improvement and insurance claims. By delivering detailed property data, HOVER enhances the home improvement experience, enabling homeowners to visualize projects, receive accurate estimates, and streamline insurance processes. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to further extend its reach in the market.

Hivemapper

Seed Round in 2015
Hivemapper Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in creating a decentralized mapping network. Founded in 2012, the company develops real-time, community-edited map applications designed for drones. Hivemapper enables users to capture and share waypoint data, facilitating the construction of safe and efficient air routes for drones. Its platform leverages imaging hardware and video feeds to generate detailed 3D maps, allowing users to contribute and access comprehensive geographic information cost-effectively. As a subsidiary of Sidebar, Inc., Hivemapper aims to democratize mapping by providing a global 4D map accessible to everyone.

Jaunt

Series C in 2015
Jaunt, Inc. specializes in augmented reality software that facilitates the creation, production, and distribution of volumetric video content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company provides XR Cast, a portable volumetric capture solution that enables the capture and publication of human subjects in augmented reality. Jaunt's proprietary algorithms leverage advanced computational photography techniques, allowing content creators to develop immersive cinematic virtual reality experiences using existing production tools. The company’s platform integrates 360-degree video capabilities with cutting-edge hardware and processing technologies, enabling the distribution of immersive content across various channels. Notable investors include The Walt Disney Company, Google Ventures, and British Sky Broadcasting.

Granular

Series B in 2015
Granular is a software and analytics platform that helps farmers operate more efficiently and make better business decisions. It powers the world’s most efficient farms. The company’s cloud software and analytics platform help farmers become more efficient and make better business decisions and is backed by Silicon Valley investors Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, and Khosla Ventures. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Orbital Insight

Series A in 2015
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

HEAVY.AI

Seed Round in 2014
OmniSci, Inc. specializes in accelerated analytics solutions powered by graphics processing units (GPUs). Its analytics platform enables users to interactively query and visualize data, facilitating data science workflows across vast datasets. This technology is utilized by various sectors, including automotive, insurance, investment management, logistics, media, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, utilities, and public services. The platform stands out by allowing organizations to derive insights from data far beyond the capabilities of conventional analytics tools. OmniSci's origins trace back to research at Harvard and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company has formed strategic partnerships with several prominent investors and firms, including Google Ventures, In-Q-Tel, and NVIDIA. OmniSci aims to support both business and government entities in leveraging data for informed decision-making.

Jaunt

Series B in 2014
Jaunt, Inc. specializes in augmented reality software that facilitates the creation, production, and distribution of volumetric video content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company provides XR Cast, a portable volumetric capture solution that enables the capture and publication of human subjects in augmented reality. Jaunt's proprietary algorithms leverage advanced computational photography techniques, allowing content creators to develop immersive cinematic virtual reality experiences using existing production tools. The company’s platform integrates 360-degree video capabilities with cutting-edge hardware and processing technologies, enabling the distribution of immersive content across various channels. Notable investors include The Walt Disney Company, Google Ventures, and British Sky Broadcasting.

Skycatch

Venture Round in 2014
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

Premise

Series B in 2014
Premise Data Corporation develops a data and analytics platform that provides real-time, actionable intelligence to organizations globally. The Premise Ground Truth Platform facilitates comprehensive data collection, quality assurance, and analysis across various applications. Key features include price monitoring to track economic indicators, location discovery for verifying and identifying sites, retail audits for visibility into global retailers, and inspections to monitor conditions in public spaces and facilities. The platform also analyzes movement patterns, logistics, and risk factors, such as disease spread and food shortages, while gathering sentiment through targeted surveys. Additionally, Premise utilizes geospatial mapping to assess infrastructure investment impacts and correlate demographic data with infrastructure patterns. Incorporated in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Premise is supported by notable venture capital firms and operates internationally to assist organizations in making informed investment and policy decisions.

Granular

Series A in 2014
Granular is a software and analytics platform that helps farmers operate more efficiently and make better business decisions. It powers the world’s most efficient farms. The company’s cloud software and analytics platform help farmers become more efficient and make better business decisions and is backed by Silicon Valley investors Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, and Khosla Ventures. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Premise

Series A in 2013
Premise Data Corporation develops a data and analytics platform that provides real-time, actionable intelligence to organizations globally. The Premise Ground Truth Platform facilitates comprehensive data collection, quality assurance, and analysis across various applications. Key features include price monitoring to track economic indicators, location discovery for verifying and identifying sites, retail audits for visibility into global retailers, and inspections to monitor conditions in public spaces and facilities. The platform also analyzes movement patterns, logistics, and risk factors, such as disease spread and food shortages, while gathering sentiment through targeted surveys. Additionally, Premise utilizes geospatial mapping to assess infrastructure investment impacts and correlate demographic data with infrastructure patterns. Incorporated in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Premise is supported by notable venture capital firms and operates internationally to assist organizations in making informed investment and policy decisions.

Delair

Series A in 2013
Delair is a Toulouse-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in commercial drone services and aerial data analytics. It focuses on enabling enterprises to enhance operational efficiency by capturing accurate and repeatable aerial data, which can be integrated into existing workflows for improved decision-making. Delair's solutions are particularly beneficial for industries such as insurance, mining, construction, and agriculture, facilitating the transformation of aerial data into actionable business intelligence. By leveraging drones, Delair helps organizations digitize their operations, resulting in increased productivity and safety across various sectors in North America and Western Europe.

Skycatch

Series A in 2013
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

Delair

Seed Round in 2013
Delair is a Toulouse-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in commercial drone services and aerial data analytics. It focuses on enabling enterprises to enhance operational efficiency by capturing accurate and repeatable aerial data, which can be integrated into existing workflows for improved decision-making. Delair's solutions are particularly beneficial for industries such as insurance, mining, construction, and agriculture, facilitating the transformation of aerial data into actionable business intelligence. By leveraging drones, Delair helps organizations digitize their operations, resulting in increased productivity and safety across various sectors in North America and Western Europe.

echoecho

Seed Round in 2011
echoecho is a mobile phone software development company founded in 2010 to create and develop cutting edge smartphone solutions. The company's first product, an open API, cross-platform, carrier agnostic location sharing system called echoecho, is primed to be a market leader in the location based services sector. echoecho is confident that the ability to safely, simply and quickly share location with friends, family or business colleagues is a real problem that many users find themselves facing. "Where is John?" "Where is my girlfriend?" "I'm running late but I'd like to show you where I am located." echoecho seeks to continue redefining location sharing technology - and its uptake within and beyond the early adopter markets - by focusing on simplicity - rather than adding complexity. Since we figure we solved the problems of privacy, permission and preference inherent in location sharing very elegantly - we thought we'd add some more use cases into the mix - so users can now chat and find+share meeting places in 2 clicks. In the latest version of the software we also added a feature we call LIVE - essentially a short term 2-way real-time link between friends - it works very well and it's perfect for organising vehicle pickups (carpooling, dropping off and picking up friends etc)

Hipster

Seed Round in 2011
Hipster is creating a real-time, visual public record of the world’s locations. Using their iPhones and Android devices, people share where they are and what they are doing by sending their friends a photographic postcard. The postcards become permanently attached to the locations they were sent from, and are forever accessible to all those who come later. Based in SOMA, San Francisco, and founded in 2010 by Doug Ludlow, Ethan Czahor, and Steffen Hoffman.
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