Capnamic (Germany)

CapitalG is Alphabet's growth equity investment fund, established in 2013 as Google Capital before rebranding to CapitalG in 2016, investing in later-stage technology companies with the mission of backing visionary entrepreneurs who are building transformative businesses at scale. Headquartered in San Francisco, CapitalG operates as a fully independent growth equity fund within Alphabet's portfolio of subsidiaries, with a mandate to make minority investments in external technology companies rather than strategic acquisitions. Note: the original directory lists this firm as CapitalG (Google - Europe) with London as its city, but CapitalG is headquartered in San Francisco and does not have a specific European mandate; the European attribution appears to be a data error. CapitalG provides portfolio companies with access to Alphabet's expertise, technical resources, and network in addition to capital, creating a strategic partnership that extends well beyond a typical financial investment relationship. The fund focuses on growth-stage investments of $25 million to $100 million or more in companies that have demonstrated product-market fit and are scaling rapidly. CapitalG's portfolio spans consumer internet, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Duolingo, the language learning app, was backed by CapitalG before its Nasdaq IPO in 2021. Lyft, the ride-sharing platform, received CapitalG investment before its Nasdaq IPO. Airbnb and Stripe have received CapitalG backing. Beyond its original investments in Lyft, Stripe, Airbnb, and Duolingo, the portfolio includes dozens of growth-stage technology companies across enterprise, consumer, and fintech sectors.