Tyson Clark of GV Passes Away

Tyson Clark, GV General Partner, Dies at 43

Tyson Clark, a general partner at GV, Alphabet’s venture capital arm, has died unexpectedly at the age of 43. The news was announced by GV CEO David Krane, who expressed the team’s profound grief.

Krane’s statement conveyed the shock felt by those who knew Clark, noting the suddenness of his passing due to unforeseen health complications. Deepest condolences were extended to Clark’s family and friends.

A Career in Venture Capital and Beyond

Clark dedicated six years to GV, concentrating his investment efforts on enterprise technology. His focus included innovative startups operating within the SaaS application and data center infrastructure sectors.

Prior to joining GV, Clark gained experience at Andreessen Horowitz, where he contributed to corporate development initiatives. He also held positions in corporate development at Oracle and served as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley.

A Notable Figure in the Venture Industry

Clark was a member of a relatively small, but expanding, group of Black investors holding senior roles within the venture capital landscape. His background was particularly unique.

He distinguished himself as a venture capitalist with prior military service, having spent six years in the U.S. Navy. During his time in the Navy, Clark served as a nuclear propulsion submarine officer.

Commitment to Veteran Integration in Tech

Clark was a strong advocate for increasing veteran representation in the technology industry. He recently facilitated a discussion on “attracting more vets into tech” alongside A.J. Altman, a fellow veteran and the founder of Hover, a GV-backed company specializing in 3D property models.

He leaves behind his wife and three children. The GV team remembers him for his warmth, intelligence, integrity, mentorship, and sense of humor.