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General Catalyst
AddedFeb 11, 2024
UpdatedJul 14, 2026
General Catalyst

General Catalyst

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General Catalyst: A U.S.-based VC firm investing in early-stage and growth global companies.

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Cambridge, MA, US
Founded
2000
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage and growth companies across various sectors. The firm focuses on technology, healthcare, and consumer businesses, typically participating in seed to late-stage rounds. General Catalyst has a global presence with offices in Cambridge, New York, San Francisco, London, and Palo Alto.

Notable portfolio companies include Airbnb, Stripe, Snap, and Warby Parker. Led by CEO Hemant Taneja and Executive Chairman Ken Chenault, General Catalyst emphasizes transformative technologies and disruptive business models. The firm provides strategic guidance and operational support to help portfolio companies scale and achieve long-term success.

General Catalyst - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments779
Current Portfolio Count377
Total Portfolio Exits34

Top Investment Stages

Seed189 (28.3%)
Series A189 (28.3%)
Series B148 (22.2%)
Series C90 (13.5%)
Series D51 (7.6%)

Stage Mix

Seed 28%Series A 28%Series B 22%Series C 13%Series D 8%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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General Catalyst - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end