CapitalG

Alphabet's independent growth fund — concentrated $75M+ checks into generational software companies.

CapitalG was founded in 2013 as Google Capital and operates as Alphabet's independent growth fund, writing concentrated checks of $75 million to several hundred million into late-stage technology companies. Managing partner Laela Sturdy, who took over leadership from founder David Lawee in 2023, has led investments in Stripe, Duolingo, Gusto, UiPath and Whatnot; the firm's broader portfolio includes CrowdStrike, Airbnb, Lyft and Databricks.

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San Francisco, United Statesest. 2013North America$7B AUM

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Laela SturdyManaging Partner
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Gene FrantzGeneral Partner
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Jill ChaseGeneral Partner
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Derek ZanuttoGeneral Partner
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James LuoGeneral Partner
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CapitalG

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