Current Firm
GV
Investments
4+ companies
Focus
AI, Biotech
About David Schenkein
David Krane brings an unusual operator-communicator background to venture investing, having spent his early career in communications and product PR at Google before transitioning to GV, rather than coming from traditional finance or banking. He's known for personally leading GV's landmark ~$258M investment into Uber through what he described as a "relentless pursuit" of the founder, and he publicly frames his investing decisions through the lens of being a parent to Gen Z children, often discussing dinner-table conversations about the future of work and whether college is still worth it.
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Investment Stage
Notable Investments
Other Investors at GV
Investment Profile
David Schenkein is a General Partner, GV at GV, based in Mountain View, CA.
David's investment focus spans AI, Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise, Digital Health, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments include Checkr, Jet, Gusto, Classpass. These investments span AI and Biotech.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Schenkein?
David Schenkein is a General Partner, GV at GV, based in Mountain View, CA. Their investment focus includes AI, Biotech, Consumer.
What does David Schenkein invest in?
David Schenkein focuses on investments in AI, Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise, Digital Health through GV. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are David Schenkein's most notable investments?
David Schenkein's notable portfolio investments include Checkr, Jet, Gusto, Classpass. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is David Schenkein at?
David Schenkein is currently at GV, headquartered in Mountain View, CA, serving as General Partner, GV.
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