[6] GV invests in startup companies in a variety of fields ranging from the Internet, software, and hardware to life science, healthcare, artificial intelligence, transportation, cyber security and agriculture.

[7] It has helped finance more than 300 companies that include Uber, Nest, Slack, and Flatiron Health.

[8] The group was founded on March 31, 2010, with a $100 million capital commitment,[1] by Bill Maris who also became GV's first CEO.

[23] In addition, GV provides portfolio companies with access to operational help after making a financial investment.

[24] Full-time partners at GV work with portfolio companies on design and product management, marketing, engineering, and recruiting.