G Squared key facts
- G Squared is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois with 66 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include OpenAI, Stripe, Wiz.
- PrivateMarketView records 18 deal participations by G Squared.
- G Squared’s most recent recorded investment was in Apr 2026, one of 15 in the last 12 months and 23 over two years.
- G Squared has 72 funds on record, raising $2.5B across the 71 that report a size.
- The team roster lists 23 people.
About G Squared
Founded in 2011, G Squared is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specializes in providing both primary capital to growth-stage technology companies and liquidity solutions through secondary transactions, employee tenders, and shareholder buyouts. The firm seeks to invest in software, consumer, fintech, and mobility sectors. The firm operates as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).
Investment focus
Its SEC Form ADV lists $2 billion in regulatory assets under management across 16 private funds (Mar 2026).
Investment activity
G Squared joined 9 recorded rounds in the last two years (7 in the last 12 months), up from 2 in the two years before. By year: 6 in 2026, 3 in 2025 and 1 in 2024. Across all 18 recorded rounds, 16 were later-stage and 2 were secondary. G Squared is recorded as lead on 2 of them. 1 round landed in the last 90 days. G Squared most often invests alongside Sequoia Capital (4 shared rounds), Coatue Management (3 shared rounds) and SV Angel (3 shared rounds). Most recently: Island (Series F, Sep 2026) and Polymarket (Series E, Apr 2026).
G Squared portfolio at a glance
G Squared funds
72 funds are on record for G Squared, totalling $2.5 billion across the 71 that report a size. The most recent is G Squared VII, LP (2025 vintage), $1.3 billion.
G Squared team
23 people are on record at G Squared: 8 partners, 6 principals, 3 associates, 2 analysts and 4 others. Senior names include Eve Denton (Chief of Staff), Geoff Carfagnini (Chief Administrative Officer) and Larry Aschebrook (Founder). 23 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
G Squared at the SEC
Form ADV · 2026-03 · CRD 289285- Regulatory AUM
- $2.0B
- Private fund assets
- $6.6B
- Private funds
- 16 · 16 private equity
- Staff
- 42
- Registered office
- CHICAGO, IL
- SEC status
- Approved
Reports custody of client assets.
Source: SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure, Form ADV (registered as G SQUARED EQUITY MANAGEMENT LP).
- ·The top 10 names in the book — of 66 recorded positions
- ·The 10 latest deals — of 18 rounds
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Portfolio
66 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | Software Development Applications | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Stripe | Other Financial Services | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Wiz | Network Management Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 63 more companies · all 66, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
G Squared recent deals
18 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
Funds
6 of 72 recorded- G Squared VII, LP2025$1.3B
- G Squared VI, LP2022$275.0M
- G Squared V, LP2020$406.2M
- G SQUARED SMA IC I, LP2019—
- G Squared Opportunities Fund IV LLC Series U-12019$466K
- G Squared Opportunities Fund IV LLC Series S-12019$3.4M
$2.5B raised across the 71 funds that report a size
All 72 funds →Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked about G Squared
- What companies does G Squared invest in?
- G Squared has 66 recorded portfolio companies, including OpenAI, Stripe, Wiz.
- What is G Squared's AUM?
- G Squared manages approximately $6.6B in assets.
- Is G Squared actively investing?
- G Squared's most recent recorded investment was in Apr 2026, with 15 investments in the last 12 months.