CapitalG (formerly Google Capital) is a private equity firm under Alphabet Inc.[1] Founded in 2013, it focuses on larger, growth-stage technology companies, and invests for profit rather than strategically for Google.[2] In addition to capital investment, CapitalG's approach includes giving portfolio companies access to Google's people, knowledge, and culture to support the companies' growth and offer them guidance.[2] Since 2013, CapitalG has invested in over 25 companies, in areas such as big data, financial technology, security, and e-learning.[3]