G2 Venture Partners
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $15M – $25M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- Sectors
- Climate, Other
- Founded
- 2016
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
About G2 Venture Partners
G2 Venture Partners is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm founded in 2001 that specializes in early-stage enterprise software investments. The firm focuses on companies building transformative technologies in security, infrastructure, data analytics, and business applications. G2VP typically invests in Series A and B rounds, writing checks ranging from $5-15 million initially with reserves for follow-on investments.
The firm has built a strong track record with notable exits including Zendesk's IPO and successful acquisitions like Centrify and Vera. Led by partners including Ben Kortlang, Karan Mehandru, and David Aronoff, G2VP takes an active approach to supporting portfolio companies with go-to-market strategy, business development, and scaling operations. The firm distinguishes itself through deep enterprise software expertise and strong relationships within the technology ecosystem, helping companies navigate the complex enterprise sales process and build sustainable competitive advantages.
Investment Thesis
“Backs technology companies at their inflection points that bring software, automation and sensing to traditional industries, doing more with less to build a sustainable future.”
Sector Focus
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Notable Portfolio Companies
Fund History
- G2 Venture Partners was formed in 2016 when four senior partners from Kleiner Perkins' Green Growth Fund, Ben Kortlang, Brook Porter, David Mount, and Daniel Oros, spun out to run the strategy independently.
- Their first fund, G2VP I, closed at $350 million and targeted technology companies applying software, sensing, and automation to traditional industrial sectors rather than cleantech manufacturing.
- G2VP II closed at $500 million in June 2021.
- In December 2024 the firm was reported to be raising a third fund targeting $750 million, which would be the largest vehicle in its history and more than double the debut fund.
- The partners date their climate and industrial technology investing to 2005 through their Kleiner Perkins roles, giving the firm a track record that predates the management company itself.
- The portfolio now runs past 30 companies, concentrated in industrial software, logistics automation, manufacturing technology, and distributed energy, including Crusoe, Antora, Motive, Luminar, Lumafield, and Locus Robotics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does G2 Venture Partners invest at?
G2 Venture Partners primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is G2 Venture Partners located?
G2 Venture Partners is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does G2 Venture Partners focus on?
G2 Venture Partners focuses on investments in Climate, Other. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is G2 Venture Partners's typical check size?
G2 Venture Partners's typical investment check size ranges from $15M to $25M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
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