Georgian is a growth-stage technology investor whose site is headed "Growth Equity for AI" and which describes itself as "Investing in tomorrow's technology leaders today. Backing disruptive AI-powered companies that shape the future." (the firm's own claim). Its co-founder page states that as Lead Investor Justin LaFayette "directs Georgian's investment approach targeting market-leading AI software enterprises across the U.S., Canada, and EMEA", and that the firm runs an internal AI Lab alongside its Growth Fund. Partner profiles describe partner involvement in "deal selection, due diligence, post-investment support and board governance".
Shopify (named on Georgian's own profile of Justin LaFayette as one of the Growth Fund exits he was involved in; the firm gives no date)
Key Partners & Leadership
Justin LaFayette
Co-Founder, Lead Investor, Head of Firm
Simon Chong
Founder, Head of Customer Operations, Lead Investor
John Berton
Co-Founder
Emily Walsh
Partner
Margaret Wu
Partner
Firm Timeline
2008
John Berton establishes Georgian, then named Georgian Partners, and joins its Investment Committee; Justin LaFayette's profile dates his work on the firm's strategy and growth from the same year.
2016
Emily Walsh joins the firm, per her profile on georgian.io.
2017
Margaret Wu joins the firm, per her profile on georgian.io.
2018
Emily Walsh is promoted to Partner, per her profile on georgian.io.
2020
Margaret Wu is promoted to Lead Investor, per her profile on georgian.io.