CapitalG is Alphabet's independent growth fund, established in 2013 to empower entrepreneurs with Alphabet and Google's unparalleled expertise in scaling businesses. Operating as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., CapitalG focuses on growth-stage technology companies, investing for profit rather than strategic interests. The firm manages approximately $7 billion in assets, with typical investments ranging from $50 to $200 million per company.

CapitalG's approach combines substantial capital with hands-on operational and strategic support, leveraging in-house operators and a network of over 3,500 Google advisors to guide portfolio companies through the transition from startup to scale-up. This support has contributed to 16 IPOs and 11 M&A exits within its portfolio. The firm's areas of focus include enterprise infrastructure, security, data, fintech, and consumer services and marketplaces.

Notable portfolio companies include Duolingo, Credit Karma, Gusto, CrowdStrike, Stripe, Airbnb, Databricks, and Zscaler. CapitalG's team comprises experienced professionals, including General Partners Derek Zanutto, Gene Frantz, and Managing Partner Laela Sturdy, all of whom bring extensive backgrounds in technology and investment.