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GV, a venture firm backed by Google, operates with a significant degree of autonomy, investing purely for financial returns. Over the past five years, GV has invested in 800 companies, with over $10 billion in investments across its 15-year history. Notable investments include a $258 million Series C round in Uber and a $140 million investment in Cribl as part of a $319 million Series E round. GV primarily focuses on the U.S. and Europe, investing in sectors like life sciences, health care, biotech, and various digital categories. Despite its broad remit, GV refrains from enticing Google employees to leave and start new ventures funded by GV. However, when Google employees do venture out, GV often considers investing in their startups, maintaining a connection to the ‘mothership’.