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G Squared

G Squared is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It partners with portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle, providing primary capital to sustain growth and transitional capital to deliver liquidity to early investors, current and former employees, and other sellers as private companies stay private longer. The firm targets a broad mix of sectors, including B2B and B2C software, financial services, information technology, SaaS, mobile, e-commerce, data and cloud technologies, insurtech, IoT, marketing and education technology, legal technology, mobility, real estate technology, and restaurant technology. Its portfolio includes prominent names such as 23andMe, Coursera, Instacart, Lyft, Pinterest, Spotify, Asana, Blend, Bolt, Brex, Capsule, Flexport, Impossible Foods, Toast, and Turo. G Squared operates as a registered Investment Adviser.
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Larry Aschebrook

Managing Partner

Ward Davis

Principal

Gastelum, Oscar

Vice President

Richard Harris

Partner

Spencer McLeod

Partner

Past deals in Ride Sharing

Bolt

Series F in 2022
Bolt Technology OÜ is a transportation platform based in Tallinn, Estonia, that provides ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013, Bolt operates a smartphone application that allows users to book taxis directly, selecting options based on price and quality ratings, while also tracking the driver's arrival in real time. The platform aims to enhance urban mobility by offering a reliable and accessible alternative to traditional transportation methods, contributing to reduced traffic congestion and pollution in cities. With over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, Bolt is recognized as one of the fastest-growing startups globally, striving to create a future with less reliance on car ownership.

Bolt

Series E in 2021
Bolt Technology OÜ is a transportation platform based in Tallinn, Estonia, that provides ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013, Bolt operates a smartphone application that allows users to book taxis directly, selecting options based on price and quality ratings, while also tracking the driver's arrival in real time. The platform aims to enhance urban mobility by offering a reliable and accessible alternative to traditional transportation methods, contributing to reduced traffic congestion and pollution in cities. With over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, Bolt is recognized as one of the fastest-growing startups globally, striving to create a future with less reliance on car ownership.

Bolt

Series C in 2019
Bolt Technology OÜ is a transportation platform based in Tallinn, Estonia, that provides ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013, Bolt operates a smartphone application that allows users to book taxis directly, selecting options based on price and quality ratings, while also tracking the driver's arrival in real time. The platform aims to enhance urban mobility by offering a reliable and accessible alternative to traditional transportation methods, contributing to reduced traffic congestion and pollution in cities. With over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, Bolt is recognized as one of the fastest-growing startups globally, striving to create a future with less reliance on car ownership.

Uber Advanced Technologies Group

Series G in 2017
Founded in 2019, Uber Advanced Technologies Group is a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc. It focuses on commercializing self-driving ridesharing services, aiming to bring safe and reliable autonomous transportation to users worldwide.

Lyft

Series E in 2015
Lyft is a transportation company that designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that connects riders with drivers for private and shared rides, with in-app payment and the ability to schedule trips in advance. The platform has expanded to multimodal options, including bike- and scooter-sharing, to provide integrated transportation options. Founded in 2013 and publicly listed in 2019, Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, serving diverse user segments including college, university, and corporate communities.
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