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Section 32
Our goal is to accelerate the discovery, development, and distribution of revolutionary technologies that improve the human condition. Founded by Bill Maris,...
Section 32
Our goal is to accelerate the discovery, development, and distribution of revolutionary technologies that improve the human condition. Founded by Bill Maris, the team has deep experience in building iconic companies. We invest across the entirety of technology. We focus on software, data, and algorithmic advancements including artificial intelligence, enterprise software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and computational biology.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2017
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Palo Alto
Corporate office
Los Altos, CA, United States
Additional offices
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Principals
Bill Maris
Founder
Andy Harrison
CEO and General Partner
Andy Conrad
General Partner
Mike Pellini
General Partner
Steve Kafka
General Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Section 32 source proprietary deal flow?
Section 32 sources opportunities through the deep Alphabet and life-sciences networks of its partners, who previously built companies at Google X, Verily, and Foundation Medicine. The firm maintains an in-house data science team that uses machine learning to surface early-stage companies, supplementing traditional founder referrals. Partners also leverage relationships from prior venture seats at Lightspeed, Norwest, CapitalG, and In-Q-Tel.
What is the structural relationship between Section 32 and Alphabet?
Section 32 is an independent firm with no formal ownership or control relationship with Alphabet. Founder Bill Maris previously led Google Ventures and helped incubate Google X, Waymo, Verily, and Calico, and many partners are former Alphabet executives, but Section 32 operates as a standalone venture fund. The firm does not serve as a strategic investment vehicle for Google or Alphabet.
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