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What Is GSV UpWork?

Last updated on January 27, 2023 @ 4:33 pm

GSV is a global technology investment firm that partners with leading entrepreneurs to drive innovation and scale impact. We invest early in companies that have the potential to define new categories and become large, publicly-traded companies. We work alongside our portfolio companies as active, hands-on participants to help them navigate the challenges of scaling quickly.

Our focus is on building meaningful relationships with exceptional entrepreneurs who are leading the charge in reshaping how we live and work. We partner with them to navigate the challenges of scaling quickly while staying true to their mission.

Some of our notable investments include:

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  • Airbnb: Airbnb is a marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique travel experiences around the world. Since its launch in 2008, Airbnb has become one of the most disruptive companies in the travel industry.
  • Palantir: Palantir provides a platform for integrating data from disparate sources so organizations can answer complex questions and gain valuable insights.
  • Dropbox: Dropbox is a file storage and synchronization service that allows users to access their files from anywhere and share them with others.
  • SpaceX: SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars.

GSV has also invested in many other companies that are changing the world, including:

    • Lyft: Lyft is a transportation network company that connects riders with drivers through a smartphone app. Lyft was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco.
    • Slack: Slack is a collaboration platform for work that brings people together so they can get things done more easily. Slack was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco.
    • Instacart: Instacart is a grocery delivery service that allows users to order groceries online from local stores. Instacart was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.