Gradient Ventures (Google)

San Francisco, United States · CVC · CVC

About

Gradient Ventures (Google) Gradient Ventures is Google/Alphabet's AI-focused CVC, raising $200M for Fund V. The firm invests from Alphabet's balance sheet. an important structural detail that provides longer timelines and less fund-cycle pressure than traditional VCs. The portfolio includes 4 unicorns (Writer became one in 2024) and 38 acquisitions. The website describes Gradient as a "seed fund designed for founders in AI," focused on early-stage innovation. Portfolio companies include Writer

Industries

Stage focus

SeedSeries A

Geography

USEurope

Notable investments

  • Writer
  • Lambda
  • Streamlit
  • CentML

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