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 Wearables

Waltz Health

Series A in 2022
Waltz Health operates in the pharmaceutical supply chain, focusing on creating innovative, technology-driven solutions for pricing, distribution, and prescription of medications. The company develops consumer tools aimed at guiding decisions related to prescription care, with a particular emphasis on the needs of both payers and consumers. By utilizing AI-driven marketplaces, Waltz Health seeks to reduce costs and enhance the decision-making process for users. Their offerings provide better pricing information and resources that empower consumers while assisting payers in managing their pharmacy benefits more effectively.

Helium

Series D in 2022
Helium Systems Inc. specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, focusing on the development of smart sensor devices for various industries. These sensors monitor critical environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light, aiding in facility management and quality control for medical products, energy efficiency, air quality, and refrigeration. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard that allows users to manage and access their sensor data easily. Additionally, Helium operates a peer-to-peer wireless network designed to enhance connectivity for low-power IoT devices. This network incentivizes individuals to act as network operators by rewarding them with cryptocurrency for verifying transactions and maintaining coverage through a unique algorithm called Proof-of-Coverage. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium continues to innovate in the IoT space, providing robust solutions for data transfer and network connectivity.

Signos

Series A in 2021
Developer of weight loss application designed to recommend meals and exercises that transform the weight loss journey. The company's software along with a wearable device provides glucose monitoring and visualizes metabolism in real time, enabling users to track their glucose count and keep their diet under control.

Modern Age

Series A in 2021
Modern Age is a health and wellness platform focused on improving the aging process for individuals. It offers health monitoring software that employs computer vision and machine learning to assess skin, hair, and bone health. The platform also integrates data collected from smart bands to create a comprehensive digital record of an individual's well-being. By analyzing this information, Modern Age provides personalized insights and treatment recommendations, empowering users to manage their health more effectively and lead healthier lives as they age.

Neuralink

Series C in 2021
Neuralink Corp. is a neural technology company focused on developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that facilitate direct communication between the human brain and computers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Burlingame, the company aims to create implants that can treat brain injuries and trauma. Neuralink's innovative approach includes a concept referred to as a "neural lace," which would be surgically integrated into the brain, enabling users to interact with computers without the limitations of traditional input methods like keyboards and mice. The company is also exploring the potential of brain interfaces to alleviate symptoms of serious and chronic medical conditions, striving to enhance cognitive capabilities and keep pace with advances in artificial intelligence.

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.

Nanit

Series C in 2021
Nanit is a company that specializes in developing advanced monitoring devices utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision to track and analyze baby sleep behavior and patterns. Their innovative products include a camera that provides real-time monitoring and analysis of sleep, offering parents valuable insights, behavioral analysis, expert advice, and nightly video summaries. This technology is designed to enhance the parenting experience by delivering smarter and safer solutions for caring for infants. The Nanit team is composed of experts from diverse backgrounds, including scientists, designers, and professionals from prominent companies, all dedicated to creating tools that support parents during the early months of a child's life.

Element Science

Series C in 2020
Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions for high-risk cardiovascular patients. The company's flagship product is a patch-based wearable cardioverter defibrillator that continuously monitors heart activity to protect against sudden cardiac death. This device integrates advanced data science and machine learning algorithms with strict electromechanical medical device standards, creating a proprietary digital platform that enhances patient care as individuals transition from hospital to home. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Element Science aims to address critical health needs and reduce hospitalization rates associated with heart disease. The company was previously known as Revive Defibrillation Systems, Inc. before adopting its current name in 2014.

Helium

Series C in 2019
Helium Systems Inc. specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, focusing on the development of smart sensor devices for various industries. These sensors monitor critical environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light, aiding in facility management and quality control for medical products, energy efficiency, air quality, and refrigeration. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard that allows users to manage and access their sensor data easily. Additionally, Helium operates a peer-to-peer wireless network designed to enhance connectivity for low-power IoT devices. This network incentivizes individuals to act as network operators by rewarding them with cryptocurrency for verifying transactions and maintaining coverage through a unique algorithm called Proof-of-Coverage. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium continues to innovate in the IoT space, providing robust solutions for data transfer and network connectivity.

Cala Health

Series C in 2019
Cala Health, Inc. is a bioelectronic medicine company focused on developing innovative therapies for chronic diseases. Based in Burlingame, California, the company specializes in wearable neuromodulation devices that utilize advancements in neuroscience and technology to provide individualized peripheral nerve stimulation. Its flagship product, Cala Trio, is a non-invasive therapy designed to offer relief from hand tremors in adults with essential tremor, a condition affecting millions. In addition to its current offerings, Cala Health is actively developing new therapeutic solutions in the fields of neurology, cardiology, and psychiatry, aiming to enhance the standard of care for patients with chronic conditions. Founded in 2013, the company has garnered support from prominent investors in both the healthcare and technology sectors.

CTRL-Labs

Venture Round in 2019
CTRL-labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, is at the forefront of developing non-invasive neural interface technology. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless electromyography device that translates neural signals into control, enabling users to interact with digital devices through a wristband equipped with sensors. This technology aims to enhance immersion and control in areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and productivity. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-labs facilitates the integration of neural control into various applications. The company's long-term vision is to enable widespread consumer adoption of this technology, creating a new universal controller that allows individuals to use their thoughts and movements to operate machines seamlessly.

Yesware

Series C in 2018
Yesware, Inc. is a sales acceleration platform designed to assist sales professionals in enhancing their productivity and effectiveness. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, Yesware provides a suite of tools that includes email tracking, scheduling, reminders, call placements, and performance monitoring. The platform allows users to see when prospects open emails and click on links, facilitating timely follow-ups. Its features also include customizable email templates and integration with various Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics, streamlining workflows and improving data quality. Yesware offers different pricing plans, including a free tier that allows users to track a limited number of emails monthly, as well as options for teams and enterprises. The company's focus is primarily on B2B sales professionals, providing them with insights and tools to help achieve their sales objectives.

CTRL-Labs

Series B in 2018
CTRL-labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, is at the forefront of developing non-invasive neural interface technology. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless electromyography device that translates neural signals into control, enabling users to interact with digital devices through a wristband equipped with sensors. This technology aims to enhance immersion and control in areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and productivity. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-labs facilitates the integration of neural control into various applications. The company's long-term vision is to enable widespread consumer adoption of this technology, creating a new universal controller that allows individuals to use their thoughts and movements to operate machines seamlessly.

Outdoor Voices

Series C in 2018
Outdoor Voices, Inc. is a retailer specializing in athletic apparel, offering a range of products for both men and women, including sports bras, tops, leggings, shorts, and jackets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company promotes an active lifestyle by encouraging individuals to engage in recreational activities with others. Outdoor Voices sells its clothing through physical retail stores and online platforms across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The brand is committed to making technical apparel that supports comfortable movement, aiming to redefine recreation as an integral part of everyday life.

Element Science

Series B in 2016
Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions for high-risk cardiovascular patients. The company's flagship product is a patch-based wearable cardioverter defibrillator that continuously monitors heart activity to protect against sudden cardiac death. This device integrates advanced data science and machine learning algorithms with strict electromechanical medical device standards, creating a proprietary digital platform that enhances patient care as individuals transition from hospital to home. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Element Science aims to address critical health needs and reduce hospitalization rates associated with heart disease. The company was previously known as Revive Defibrillation Systems, Inc. before adopting its current name in 2014.

Helium

Series B in 2016
Helium Systems Inc. specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, focusing on the development of smart sensor devices for various industries. These sensors monitor critical environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light, aiding in facility management and quality control for medical products, energy efficiency, air quality, and refrigeration. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard that allows users to manage and access their sensor data easily. Additionally, Helium operates a peer-to-peer wireless network designed to enhance connectivity for low-power IoT devices. This network incentivizes individuals to act as network operators by rewarding them with cryptocurrency for verifying transactions and maintaining coverage through a unique algorithm called Proof-of-Coverage. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium continues to innovate in the IoT space, providing robust solutions for data transfer and network connectivity.

Cala Health

Series B in 2016
Cala Health, Inc. is a bioelectronic medicine company focused on developing innovative therapies for chronic diseases. Based in Burlingame, California, the company specializes in wearable neuromodulation devices that utilize advancements in neuroscience and technology to provide individualized peripheral nerve stimulation. Its flagship product, Cala Trio, is a non-invasive therapy designed to offer relief from hand tremors in adults with essential tremor, a condition affecting millions. In addition to its current offerings, Cala Health is actively developing new therapeutic solutions in the fields of neurology, cardiology, and psychiatry, aiming to enhance the standard of care for patients with chronic conditions. Founded in 2013, the company has garnered support from prominent investors in both the healthcare and technology sectors.

Yesware

Series C in 2015
Yesware, Inc. is a sales acceleration platform designed to assist sales professionals in enhancing their productivity and effectiveness. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, Yesware provides a suite of tools that includes email tracking, scheduling, reminders, call placements, and performance monitoring. The platform allows users to see when prospects open emails and click on links, facilitating timely follow-ups. Its features also include customizable email templates and integration with various Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics, streamlining workflows and improving data quality. Yesware offers different pricing plans, including a free tier that allows users to track a limited number of emails monthly, as well as options for teams and enterprises. The company's focus is primarily on B2B sales professionals, providing them with insights and tools to help achieve their sales objectives.

PayRange

Series A in 2015
PayRange Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile payment solutions for automated retail, particularly in vending machines, laundries, and amusement devices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PayRange offers a device called BluKey, which can be easily installed in machines to enable mobile payment via Bluetooth. The installation process requires no tools and can be completed in under a minute, making it accessible for operators. The system consists of low-cost hardware, a free mobile application, and back-end services that facilitate seamless payment processing. Designed to simplify transactions for consumers, the PayRange platform allows users to make payments using their smartphones while ensuring that credit card processing is managed by a PCI compliant provider.

Bloom

Initial Coin Offering in 2015
Bloom is unveiling its first generation of products aimed to combat dementia, and (perhaps equally as important) the disintegration of communication among families. The Company provides a smart device that enable family members to connect and ensure each other's well-being.

Parsable

Seed Round in 2014
Parsable empowers industrial workers with modern digital tools to improve productivity, quality and safety. The Parsable Connected Worker Platform transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions, enabling workers to leverage multimedia formats and collaborate in real time. With Parsable, companies gain unprecedented insight into human work by capturing essential data to improve their operations at scale. A partner of the World Economic Forum, Parsable is trusted by top global companies in the manufacturing and energy industries including consumer packaged goods, resources and chemicals, packaging and building materials, and automotive and aerospace.

PayRange

Seed Round in 2014
PayRange Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile payment solutions for automated retail, particularly in vending machines, laundries, and amusement devices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PayRange offers a device called BluKey, which can be easily installed in machines to enable mobile payment via Bluetooth. The installation process requires no tools and can be completed in under a minute, making it accessible for operators. The system consists of low-cost hardware, a free mobile application, and back-end services that facilitate seamless payment processing. Designed to simplify transactions for consumers, the PayRange platform allows users to make payments using their smartphones while ensuring that credit card processing is managed by a PCI compliant provider.

Element Science

Series A in 2014
Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions for high-risk cardiovascular patients. The company's flagship product is a patch-based wearable cardioverter defibrillator that continuously monitors heart activity to protect against sudden cardiac death. This device integrates advanced data science and machine learning algorithms with strict electromechanical medical device standards, creating a proprietary digital platform that enhances patient care as individuals transition from hospital to home. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Element Science aims to address critical health needs and reduce hospitalization rates associated with heart disease. The company was previously known as Revive Defibrillation Systems, Inc. before adopting its current name in 2014.

Yesware

Series B in 2013
Yesware, Inc. is a sales acceleration platform designed to assist sales professionals in enhancing their productivity and effectiveness. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, Yesware provides a suite of tools that includes email tracking, scheduling, reminders, call placements, and performance monitoring. The platform allows users to see when prospects open emails and click on links, facilitating timely follow-ups. Its features also include customizable email templates and integration with various Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics, streamlining workflows and improving data quality. Yesware offers different pricing plans, including a free tier that allows users to track a limited number of emails monthly, as well as options for teams and enterprises. The company's focus is primarily on B2B sales professionals, providing them with insights and tools to help achieve their sales objectives.

Yesware

Series B in 2013
Yesware, Inc. is a sales acceleration platform designed to assist sales professionals in enhancing their productivity and effectiveness. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, Yesware provides a suite of tools that includes email tracking, scheduling, reminders, call placements, and performance monitoring. The platform allows users to see when prospects open emails and click on links, facilitating timely follow-ups. Its features also include customizable email templates and integration with various Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics, streamlining workflows and improving data quality. Yesware offers different pricing plans, including a free tier that allows users to track a limited number of emails monthly, as well as options for teams and enterprises. The company's focus is primarily on B2B sales professionals, providing them with insights and tools to help achieve their sales objectives.

Nifti

Seed Round in 2013
Nifti enables users to store and track products and their prices from their favorite websites.

FitStar (acq. by Fitbit)

Series A in 2013
We are a passionate team creating a next-generation digital fitness platform and are on a mission to craft products that inspire millions of people to get fit and live healthier lives. Along with our new family at Fitbit, we design health and fitness products and experiences that fit seamlessly into everyday life to help millions of people achieve their goals. We provide the workouts, insights and encouragement to make smart choices to show how small, everyday changes add up to big results.

Comfy

Seed Round in 2013
Comfy is a developer of a workplace platform that connects people, places, and systems through an intuitive application. The company leverages expertise in machine learning and user experience design to enhance workplace interactions and improve overall employee satisfaction. Comfy's cloud-enabled platform provides features such as space analytics, solutions for flexible working models, remote work options, and employee safety protocols. By offering these tools, Comfy helps businesses address workplace challenges, optimize productivity, and achieve cost savings, ultimately fostering better relationships between employees and their work environments.

Wonder Workshop

Seed Round in 2013
Wonder Workshop is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, that focuses on teaching children coding through interactive robotics. Founded in 2012, it produces Dash and Dot robots, which allow kids to program their movements, sounds, and lights using mobile devices. These robots encourage collaboration and creativity, enabling children to see their programming efforts manifest in real-time. In addition to the robots, Wonder Workshop offers a variety of accessories, including xylophones and building connectors, as well as Class Connect, an online suite designed for educators to incorporate coding and robotics into their curriculums. By opening their API, the company invites developers to create additional applications for their robots, further enhancing the learning experience.

Nest Labs

Series C in 2013
Nest Labs is a home automation company that specializes in the development of sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled devices aimed at enhancing household efficiency and safety. The company first gained prominence with the launch of the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011, a product designed to learn user preferences and behaviors, allowing for automatic temperature adjustments that promote energy conservation. Following this success, Nest Labs expanded its product line with the introduction of the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector in 2013. In 2015, the company further enhanced its offerings by integrating Dropcam's technology, resulting in the rebranded Nest Cam for home security. Through its innovative products, Nest Labs seeks to improve home comfort while reducing energy consumption and increasing safety.

FitStar (acq. by Fitbit)

Seed Round in 2012
We are a passionate team creating a next-generation digital fitness platform and are on a mission to craft products that inspire millions of people to get fit and live healthier lives. Along with our new family at Fitbit, we design health and fitness products and experiences that fit seamlessly into everyday life to help millions of people achieve their goals. We provide the workouts, insights and encouragement to make smart choices to show how small, everyday changes add up to big results.

UberSense

Seed Round in 2012
UberSense, founded in 2011 by Krishna Ramchandran, specializes in mobile video analysis applications designed to improve athletic performance across various sports. Its apps, available for free through the Apple App Store, are compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iTouch devices. UberSense has gained widespread adoption, with over one million amateur and professional athletes and coaches utilizing its tools as essential instructional resources. The applications enable users to record videos, analyze body mechanics, and receive feedback from coaches and a global community of peers. Furthermore, UberSense's technology is employed by eight U.S. Olympic teams and more than 100 university sports teams in the United States, underscoring its significance in the realm of sports training and coaching.

Wantworthy

Seed Round in 2012
Wantworthy lets you save the products you want from any site as you're shopping online and gives you a place to organize, compare and get feedback from friends.

Pocket

Series B in 2012
Pocket, the premier Save for Later app, lets you consume and share content whenever you want, wherever you want, even without an internet connection. It's been called "a DVR for the web" by the New York Times, Business Week, Time, TechCrunch and more. When you come across an article, video or a webpage you'd like to read but can't at that time, save it to Pocket. You can then read or watch it whenever you have a moment, whether it's on the couch, during your commute, on the plane, train, or practically anywhere. Millions of users save articles, videos, travel guides, recipes, how-to and reference documents, and more on Pocket, automatically syncing in a stunning and simple interface across devices like iPad, iPhone, Android, desktop and mobile web, Kobo e-reader, Chrome apps, Kindle Fire and now wearable devices like the Samsung Gear.

Yesware

Series A in 2012
Yesware, Inc. is a sales acceleration platform designed to assist sales professionals in enhancing their productivity and effectiveness. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, Yesware provides a suite of tools that includes email tracking, scheduling, reminders, call placements, and performance monitoring. The platform allows users to see when prospects open emails and click on links, facilitating timely follow-ups. Its features also include customizable email templates and integration with various Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics, streamlining workflows and improving data quality. Yesware offers different pricing plans, including a free tier that allows users to track a limited number of emails monthly, as well as options for teams and enterprises. The company's focus is primarily on B2B sales professionals, providing them with insights and tools to help achieve their sales objectives.

Nest Labs

Series B in 2011
Nest Labs is a home automation company that specializes in the development of sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled devices aimed at enhancing household efficiency and safety. The company first gained prominence with the launch of the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011, a product designed to learn user preferences and behaviors, allowing for automatic temperature adjustments that promote energy conservation. Following this success, Nest Labs expanded its product line with the introduction of the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector in 2013. In 2015, the company further enhanced its offerings by integrating Dropcam's technology, resulting in the rebranded Nest Cam for home security. Through its innovative products, Nest Labs seeks to improve home comfort while reducing energy consumption and increasing safety.

Pocket

Series A in 2011
Pocket, the premier Save for Later app, lets you consume and share content whenever you want, wherever you want, even without an internet connection. It's been called "a DVR for the web" by the New York Times, Business Week, Time, TechCrunch and more. When you come across an article, video or a webpage you'd like to read but can't at that time, save it to Pocket. You can then read or watch it whenever you have a moment, whether it's on the couch, during your commute, on the plane, train, or practically anywhere. Millions of users save articles, videos, travel guides, recipes, how-to and reference documents, and more on Pocket, automatically syncing in a stunning and simple interface across devices like iPad, iPhone, Android, desktop and mobile web, Kobo e-reader, Chrome apps, Kindle Fire and now wearable devices like the Samsung Gear.
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