Organization · Venture Capital
G Squared
G Squared is a global venture capital firm based in Chicago, specializing in growth-stage technology investments. The firm employs a unique strategy that combines primary growth capital and secondary market transactions.
Overview
What G Squared does
What G Squared is
G Squared is a global venture capital firm based in Chicago, specializing in growth-stage technology investments. The firm employs a unique strategy that combines primary growth capital and secondary market transactions.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2011
- Approximate age
- About 15 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 24, 2026
Official channels
Find G Squared elsewhere
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Capability profile
G Squared as a funder
Investment thesis
G Squared focuses on providing transitional capital to growth-stage technology companies, emphasizing both primary growth investments and liquidity for early investors and employees.
Focus narrative
G Squared invests in both primary and secondary markets, leading and structuring employee tenders. The firm targets companies that are addressing significant challenges, disrupting industries, and challenging the status quo. Their investment strategy is differentiated from traditional venture capital firms, emphasizing access to value creation in private markets.
Value beyond capital
G Squared positions itself as an employee- and founder-friendly liquidity provider, not just a late-stage primary investor. The firm emphasizes its commitment to helping employees and early investors gain liquidity while supporting the growth of the companies in its portfolio.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Global · North America · Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 150
- Recorded notable exits
- Airbnb, Lyft, Spotify, Coursera, and Instacart
Portfolio context
G Squared has invested in over 150 companies, including notable names such as Airbnb, Bombas, Bolt, Coursera, Instacart, Lyft, Spotify, Toast, and Turo. The firm also invests in emerging disruptors like airSlate, Anthropic, Brex, Fanatics, Lambda, Monzo, PandaDoc, Tipalti, and Wiz.
Common questions
What to know about G Squared
Upseed classifies G Squared under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 24, 2026
Known limits
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