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G2

Highland Park, US · Founded 2011 · 15 known investors

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G2 operates an online marketplace and review platform where businesses research and compare B2B software using verified user reviews and market-intelligence tools.

Founders & leadership

G2 was founded in 2011 by Tim Handorf, Godard Abel, and Matt Gorniak.

THTim Handorf
Tim HandorfCo-Founder - Head of G2 LabsExecutive Officer, Director at G2 Crowd
GAGodard Abel
Godard AbelCo-founder & CEOHe previously founded and exited CPQ software ventures to Oracle, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, bringing over 25 years of enterprise software experience.
MGMatt Gorniak
Matt GorniakCo-founder / CRO2018–2020Angel
MM
Mark MyersFounder
MW
Mike WheelerFounder

Board

AKAdam Koopersmith
Adam KoopersmithBoard Observer2015–2024Managing Partner at Pritzker Group Venture Capital
TKTim Kopp
Tim KoppInvestor / Board MemberPartner at Hyde Park Venture Partners

Investors · 15

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$412.3M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2014–2021

▶$157MraisedJul 2021 · 15 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tim KoppDirector
  • Tim HandorfDirector
  • Meagen EisenbergDirector
  • Arun MathewDirector
  • Tom EggemeierDirector
  • Godard AbelExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jules MaltzDirector
Offering amount
$157M
Amount sold
$157M
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$55MraisedOct 2018 · 6 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tim KoppDirector
  • Tim HandorfExecutive Officer, Director
  • Meagen EisenbergDirector
  • Godard AbelExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jules MaltzDirector
  • Arun MathewDirector
Offering amount
$55M
Amount sold
$55M
First sale
Oct 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedJun 2017 · 8 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam KoopersmithDirector
  • Tim KoppDirector
  • Godard AbelDirector
  • Arun MathewDirector
  • Tim HandorfExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$30.3M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Apr 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.3MraisedDec 2016 · 9 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam KoopersmithDirector
  • Tim HandorfExecutive Officer, Director
  • Godard AbelDirector
  • Tim KoppDirector
Offering amount
$4.3M
Amount sold
$4.3M
First sale
Nov 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.8MraisedAug 2015 · 10 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam KoopersmithDirector
  • Tim HandorfExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tim KoppDirector
  • Godard AbelDirector
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$6.8M
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.3MraisedMay 2014 · 9 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Godard AbelExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matt GorniakDirector
  • Tim HandorfDirector
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
First sale
Apr 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

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Frequently asked questions

What does G2 do?
G2 operates an online marketplace and review platform where businesses research and compare B2B software using verified user reviews and market-intelligence tools.
Who founded G2?
G2 was founded by Tim Handorf, Godard Abel, Matt Gorniak in 2011.
Who are G2's investors?
G2's investors include Accel, Chicago Ventures, Emergence Capital Partners, High Alpha, HubSpot Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Origin Ventures and 6 more.
How much funding has G2 raised?
G2 has disclosed $412.3M raised across 7 rounds.
Where is G2 headquartered?
G2 is headquartered in Highland Park, US.