General Catalyst
Overview
General Catalyst backs exceptional entrepreneurs who are building innovative technology companies and market leading businesses, including Airbnb, BigCommerce, ClassPass, Datalogix, Datto, Demandware, Gusto (fka ZenPayroll), The Honest Company, HubSpot, KAYAK, Oscar, Snap, Stripe, and Warby Parker. The General Catalyst team leverages its broad experience to help founders build extraordinary companies. General Catalyst has offices in Cambridge, MA, Palo Alto, CA and New York City. General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that makes early-stage and growth equity investments.
Investment Focus
- Strong founding team
- Innovative technology
- Scalable business model
- Large addressable market
- Clear path to profitability
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about General Catalyst
What sectors does General Catalyst invest in?
General Catalyst invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Media, Retail and Education, and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. General Catalyst is listed as a vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does General Catalyst invest at?
General Catalyst backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does General Catalyst invest in?
General Catalyst invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
Who are the partners at General Catalyst?
Team members listed for General Catalyst include Hemant Taneja (CEO and Managing Director) and Holly Maloney (Managing Director).
What companies has General Catalyst invested in?
General Catalyst's portfolio includes Airbnb, Stripe, Gusto, Anduril Industries, Deliveroo, Canva, Guild Education and Ramp.
How do I contact General Catalyst?
General Catalyst's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
