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Elena Sakach

Elena Sakach

Partner·Google Ventures

San Francisco, California, United States

Bio

Professional summary

Elena Sakach is a partner on GV's investment team in San Francisco, where she leads investments across fintech, software, and artificial intelligence. She joined GV in 2024 after serving as a partner at Coatue, where she evaluated investments from seed stage through public markets. Earlier, she worked in TPG's Software Investing Practice and began her career in Goldman Sachs' TMT investment banking division.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

BasisBlockaidGustoPlaidRampStripe

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

  • GVPartner2024 – Present
  • CoatuePartner2024
  • TPGInvestor, Software Investing Practice
  • Goldman SachsInvestment Banking, TMT Division

Education

  • William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of BusinessB.B.A. in Finance, concentration in Innovation & Design

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