GV
Assets Under Management
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Ticket Size
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Portfolio Companies
3
Exits
0
Investment Thesis
GV (formerly Google Ventures) is a leading Silicon Valley investor in Africa, backing bold founders building groundbreaking tech solutions. With a focus on Series A and C rounds, they've invested in transformative African companies like Andela, Zipline, and Tala. Their global expertise and deep tech understanding set them apart as a key player driving innovation on the continent.
Focus Sectors
HR ServicesHuman ResourcesTalent AcquisitionAnalyticsDeliverySoftwareSupply Chain ManagementDronesRoboticsCredit
Investment Stages
Series CSeedSeries ASeries BSeries D
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 3 verified portfolio companies.
Andela
Andela is an engineering-as-a-service business that helps companies build remote teams quickly and cost-effectively.
Zipline
Zipline is a Rwandan startup which delivers medical supplies using automated drones.
Tala
Tala is a financial technology company on a mission to build a financial system that works for everyone.
GV: quick facts
- Which startups has GV invested in?
- GV has backed at least 3 African startups, including Andela, Zipline and Tala.
- What stages does GV invest in?
- GV invests at the Series C, Seed, Series A, Series B and Series D stages.
- Which sectors does GV invest in?
- Its portfolio spans HR Services, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Analytics, Delivery and Software.
