Anna Patterson, founder and managing partner of Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI-focused venture fund). See sector focus and contact routes.
Anna Patterson, founder and managing partner of Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI-focused venture fund), invests primarily in early-stage artificial intelligence startups at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with check sizes typically ranging from $1 million to $8 million. Her firm targets sectors including enterprise software, developer tools, AI infrastructure, fintech, and vertical AI applications such as natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. Patterson’s distinctive thesis centers on backing companies that “push an industry forward with AI,” offering portfolio firms not only capital but also Google’s technical mentorship, resources, and AI bootcamps. Notable early portfolio companies include Algorithmia (an algorithm marketplace), Dyndrite (additive manufacturing engine), Streamlit (AI web app platform), Labelbox (AI training technology), and UnitQ (software troubleshooting).
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