David Krane – Startup Investor Profile

General Info

David Krane, CEO and Managing Partner at GV, invests in technology companies including Uber, Nest, and Blue Bottle Coffee. He focuses on consumer-focused entrepreneurs and values collaboration and creative thinking. His investments usually range from early checks into startups like Uber to funding companies like The Bored Ape Yacht Club. David has an enthusiastic approach to exploration and discovery, balancing his time between directing global activities and leading investments. His professional career started at Qualcomm and Apple before joining Google and eventually becoming GV’s CEO. David’s track record reflects his appreciation for listening and unconventional thinking, emphasizing the importance of different perspectives in decision-making. He is actively involved in the Young Presidents’ Organization and advises the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Location: Mountain View, CA
Country: United States of America
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Investment Regions: NA, SA
Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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Status: very-active

AI Reasoning: Search results show David Krane (GV) mentioned in 2025 coverage and activity; GV has recent investments within last 6 months including portfolio activity in 2025 (coverage referencing David Krane and GV investments such as The Bored Ape Yacht Club and ongoing investments). Given mentions in 2025 and news articles (GlobalVenturing Jun 2025) indicating active dealmaking, last known investment is within 6 months, classifying as very-active.

Angel activity thresholds:
Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.

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