The General Partnership
Overview
The General Partnership is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies. Their unique 'sweat equity' model involves deploying a team of experienced professionals—including engineers, recruiters, designers, and sales leaders—to work alongside founders, providing hands-on support in exchange for equity. This approach aims to accelerate product-market fit and build high-performing teams. The firm focuses on both formation and breakout companies. Formation companies are pre-seed and seed-stage startups, from pre-product market fit ideas to businesses with early traction, where they typically invest between $1 million and $5 million. Breakout companies have achieved product-market fit and are poised for substantial growth, with investments ranging from $5 million to $15 million or more. The General Partnership's strategy emphasizes deep collaboration with founders to drive success. Since its inception, The General Partnership has raised multiple funds, including a $300 million fund announced in June 2024, to continue supporting founders with both capital and operational expertise. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various sectors, reflecting their commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology industry.
Investment Focus
- Technology focus
- Early-stage companies
- Founders seeking hands-on support
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does The General Partnership invest in?
The General Partnership invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in California, United States. The General Partnership is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does The General Partnership invest at?
The General Partnership backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 1M - 15M.
Which regions does The General Partnership invest in?
The General Partnership invests across United States.
Who are the partners at The General Partnership?
Team members listed for The General Partnership include Phin Barnes (Co-Founder) and Daniel Portillo (Co-Founder).
What companies has The General Partnership invested in?
The General Partnership's portfolio includes Integral, Talent, Graphite.dev, SendOwl, VectorWare and URnetwork.
How do I contact The General Partnership?
The General Partnership'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.
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