General Atlantic, established in 1980, is a global growth equity firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The firm specializes in making large minority investments in growth-stage companies, focusing on sectors such as technology, consumer, financial services, and healthcare. General Atlantic employs a collaborative approach, combining sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with exceptional management teams and build market-leading businesses worldwide.
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Connor Antisdale
Principal, GA Credit
Max August
Senior Associate
Kara Barnett
Managing Director
Alexa Bartlett
Principal
Anish Batlaw
Operating Partner
Achim Berg
Operating Partner
Adam Berg
Operating Partner
Michael J. Bevan
Managing Director
Sharad Bhojnagarwala
Principal
Izkandar Bloy
Vice President
Matthew Bonanno
Managing Director, GA Credit
Wilson Bowen
Managing Director
David Buckley
Managing Director and Head of Growth Acceleration Group
Whitney Cacase
Vice President, Human Capital
Jessie Cai
Vice President
Gabriel Caillaux
Co-President, Managing Director, Head of Climate, Head of Business EMEA and Member of the Executive, Investment and Portfolio Committees
Frederico Carvalho
Operating Partner
Henri de Castries
Chairman, Europe
Rodrigo Catunda
Managing Director and Co-Head of Brazil Office
Chris Caulkin
Managing Director and Head of Technology for EMEA
Thomas Cefalu
Analyst
Luis Cervantes
Managing Director and Head of Mexico Office
Zeev Thepris Charaf
Vice President
Laura Chen
Vice President
Betty Chen
Senior Associate, BeyondNetZero Team
Andrew Crawford
Managing Director, Chairman of the Portfolio Committee and Global Head of Consumer
Alex Crisses
Managing Director, Global Head of New Investment Sourcing and Co-Head of Emerging Growth
Jason Currier
Vice President - FINANCE
Steven Denning
Chairman
Harrison DiGia
Vice President
Matthew Dorr
Principal
Mike Drittel
Vice President
Jonathan Durham
Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Buyouts
Mark F. Dzialga
Managing Director
Martin Escobari
Co-President, Managing Director and Head of Global Growth Equity
Oscar Fan
Managing Director and Head of Consumer for China
Andrew Ferrer
Managing Director
Christian Figge
Managing Director
Natasha Fowlie
Principal
Stas Futoransky
Principal, GA Credit
Roger Gao
Managing Director
Sofia Freyria
Vice President
Jon Gol
Principal, GA Credit
Michael Gosk
Managing Director, CFO
William Grabe
Managing Director
Fletcher Gregory
Principal
Sascha Guenther
Managing Director
Nadia Hadi
Vice President
Rhea Hamilton
Managing Director
Asher Hecht
Principal
Robert Hedlund
Managing Director of CA Credit
David Hodgson
Vice Chairman and Member of the Investment Team
Ingrid van der Hoorn
Vice President, Finance
Tom Hussey
Principal
Jeffrey Kaczmarski
Senior Associate
Melis Kahya
Managing Director and Head of Consumer for EMEA
Justin Kotzin
Managing Director - Head of Capital Markets
Mia Krishnamurthy
Analyst
John LaDien
Principal
Peter Lafer
Principal
Emmanuel Lagarrigue
Managing Director, BeyondNetZero
Samuel Lerer
Vice President
Anton Levy
Co-President, Managing Director, Member of the Investment Committee and Chairman of Global Technology Group
Tony Li
Principal
Victor Li
Managing Director
Hilary Lindemann
Principal
Simon Liu
Principal
Alok C. Misra
Operating Partner and COO India
Sandeep Naik
Managing Director, Member of the Management Committee and Head of Business, India and Southeast Asia
Joern Nikolay
Managing Director and Head of DACH
Raph Osnoss
Managing Director
Raphael Osnoss
Managing Director
Christian Osterland
Principal
Seckin Ozdamar
Principal, Growth Acceleration Group
Armaan Pai
Vice President
Andy Papadakos
Executive Vice President
Annie Paydar
Managing Director, Member of the Executive Committee and Global Head of Human Capital
Jason Pitts
Vice President
Nate Powell
Managing Director, GA Credit
Jordan Principe
Principal, GA Credit
Shantanu Rastogi
Managing Director and Head of India
Jon Michael Reese
Vice President
Kell Reilly
Managing Director
Gary Reiner
Operating Partner
Maria Ribeiro
Vice President
Luiz Ribeiro
Managing Director
Graham Robertson
Principal
Pierre Samec
Operating Partner
Ben Sherman
Principal
Paul Stamas
Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Services
Lefei Sun
Managing Director
Justin Sunshine
Managing Director
David Swift
Managing Director, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategies
Tanzeen M. Syed
Managing Director
Varun Talukdar
Principal
Victor Taslim
Vice President
Philipp Thun-Hohenstein
Principal
Graves Tompkins
Managing Director and COO
John Toriello
Managing Director and Global Head of Portfolio Management and Due Diligence
Ben Tour
Vice President
Vinay Trivedi
Principal and Investment Team
Javier Valenzuela
Senior Associate
Robbert Vorhoff
Managing Director and Global Head of Healthcare
Matthew Wachter
Associate
Joanne Wang
Associate
Ke Wei
Managing Director
Caroline Woodworth
Principal
Leo Wouters
Managing Director, Private Credit Strategy, GA Credit
Eric Zhang
Managing Director and Head of China
Christopher Apfel
Vice President
Ziyad Baeshen
Vice President
Anthony Costa
Vice President
Past deals in South America
QI Tech
Series B in 2024
QI Tech is a Brazilian company that provides a comprehensive banking-as-a-service platform, specializing in financial, credit, banking, and anti-fraud services. It holds both SCD and DTVM licenses from the Brazilian Central Bank, allowing it to deliver a complete technological infrastructure for clients and partners. The company's platform integrates regulatory compliance with intelligent technology, enabling clients to securely offer payment and credit services customized to their specific business models. QI Tech's offerings include automated financial tools for debt issuance, credit analysis, and receivables management, thereby facilitating the entry and management of banking systems within the FinTech market.
QI Tech
Series B in 2023
QI Tech is a Brazilian company that provides a comprehensive banking-as-a-service platform, specializing in financial, credit, banking, and anti-fraud services. It holds both SCD and DTVM licenses from the Brazilian Central Bank, allowing it to deliver a complete technological infrastructure for clients and partners. The company's platform integrates regulatory compliance with intelligent technology, enabling clients to securely offer payment and credit services customized to their specific business models. QI Tech's offerings include automated financial tools for debt issuance, credit analysis, and receivables management, thereby facilitating the entry and management of banking systems within the FinTech market.
Arco Educacao
Post in 2023
Arco Educação is a technology-driven company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in providing a comprehensive pedagogical system for private K-12 schools. Founded in 2004, it offers curriculum solutions that encompass educational content from kindergarten through high school, available in both printed and digital formats. Arco Educação's platform aims to enhance the learning experience by incorporating technology-enabled features that cater to the diverse needs of students, teachers, administrators, and parents. The company serves a significant network of partner schools and enrolled students, focusing on delivering effective educational solutions that align with the Brazilian curriculum. Its offerings include both core curriculum and supplemental solutions, emphasizing a personalized and interactive approach to education.
Acesso
Series D in 2022
Acesso is a B2B startup based in Brazil that specializes in self-funding solutions and is recognized as one of the best IT companies to work for in the country. The company develops advanced facial recognition and identification technology aimed at enhancing document and process management. Acesso's offerings emphasize biometric authentication and digital onboarding, enabling clients to transition to paperless operations. By streamlining workflows among businesses, government entities, and clients, Acesso seeks to simplify and control relevant business processes, thereby improving efficiency and user experience.
Arco Educacao
Post in 2021
Arco Educação is a technology-driven company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in providing a comprehensive pedagogical system for private K-12 schools. Founded in 2004, it offers curriculum solutions that encompass educational content from kindergarten through high school, available in both printed and digital formats. Arco Educação's platform aims to enhance the learning experience by incorporating technology-enabled features that cater to the diverse needs of students, teachers, administrators, and parents. The company serves a significant network of partner schools and enrolled students, focusing on delivering effective educational solutions that align with the Brazilian curriculum. Its offerings include both core curriculum and supplemental solutions, emphasizing a personalized and interactive approach to education.
Crehana
Series B in 2021
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses spanning various fields, including design, coding, digital marketing, illustration, photography, and audiovisuals. Its mission is to facilitate professional growth through affordable, project-based learning, addressing the skills gap in the region. By providing a diverse range of programs aimed at both individuals and companies, Crehana seeks to empower users to enhance their skill sets and achieve their professional aspirations in an evolving job market.
Acesso
Series C in 2021
Acesso is a B2B startup based in Brazil that specializes in self-funding solutions and is recognized as one of the best IT companies to work for in the country. The company develops advanced facial recognition and identification technology aimed at enhancing document and process management. Acesso's offerings emphasize biometric authentication and digital onboarding, enabling clients to transition to paperless operations. By streamlining workflows among businesses, government entities, and clients, Acesso seeks to simplify and control relevant business processes, thereby improving efficiency and user experience.
Acesso
Series B in 2020
Acesso is a B2B startup based in Brazil that specializes in self-funding solutions and is recognized as one of the best IT companies to work for in the country. The company develops advanced facial recognition and identification technology aimed at enhancing document and process management. Acesso's offerings emphasize biometric authentication and digital onboarding, enabling clients to transition to paperless operations. By streamlining workflows among businesses, government entities, and clients, Acesso seeks to simplify and control relevant business processes, thereby improving efficiency and user experience.
Neon
Series C in 2020
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.
Neon
Series B in 2019
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.
QuintoAndar
Series D in 2019
QuintoAndar is a digital platform that streamlines the rental process for residential real estate in Brazil, catering to both landlords and renters. Founded in February 2013 by Gabriel Braga and Andre Penha, the company is headquartered in São Paulo. QuintoAndar offers a marketplace featuring various rental listings, allowing users to schedule visits and finalize agreements without the burden of paperwork. The platform also provides rental insurance and facilitates recurring payments, eliminating the need for guarantors. By prioritizing transparency and efficiency, QuintoAndar aims to enhance the rental experience for all parties involved.
QuintoAndar
Series C in 2018
QuintoAndar is a digital platform that streamlines the rental process for residential real estate in Brazil, catering to both landlords and renters. Founded in February 2013 by Gabriel Braga and Andre Penha, the company is headquartered in São Paulo. QuintoAndar offers a marketplace featuring various rental listings, allowing users to schedule visits and finalize agreements without the burden of paperwork. The platform also provides rental insurance and facilitates recurring payments, eliminating the need for guarantors. By prioritizing transparency and efficiency, QuintoAndar aims to enhance the rental experience for all parties involved.
Grupo Axo
Private Equity Round in 2017
Grupo Axo is a prominent multi-brand company in Mexico that specializes in apparel, footwear, beauty, accessories, and home furniture. With over 23 years of experience, the company serves as a strategic partner for global brands seeking to establish a presence in Latin America. Grupo Axo operates a diverse retail ecosystem that includes more than 3,100 points of sale in major department stores and over 500 retail locations in Mexico and Chile. Additionally, the company has developed robust e-commerce platforms that cater to both mono-brand and multi-brand markets. By integrating full-price and off-price retail formats, Grupo Axo provides customers with a comprehensive range of lifestyle products from internationally recognized brands.
XP
Private Equity Round in 2016
XP Inc., established in 2001 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, operates a technology-driven financial services platform. It offers a range of services, including broker-dealer services for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, capital markets services for corporate clients, advisory services for mass-affluent and institutional clients, and wealth management services for high-net-worth clients. Additionally, XP Inc. provides XP Educação, an online financial education portal, and XP Platform, an open product platform offering access to various investment products. The company also operates an insurance brokerage service. With a focus on democratizing access to financial services, XP Inc. has been transforming the investment market in Brazil.
Pague Menos Pharmacies
Private Equity Round in 2015
Pague Menos is the first pharmacy chain with a presence in every Brazilian state, as well as the Federal District. Currently, the company has more than 820 stores and 20,000 employees, working across 300 Brazilian cities. With headquarters located in Fortaleza, Pague Menos Pharmacies has been featured prominently in Exame’s 2015 ranking of the best and biggest companies in Brazil and is the 11th biggest company in Brazil’s North and Northeast region.
Plataforma de Educação na Internet
Private Equity Round in 2014
Plataforma de Educação na Internet develops content, technology, and services for schools in Brazil. It offers various educational solutions, including textbooks, pedagogical advice, and products that integrate technology and pedagogical content. Plataforma de Educação na Internet's products include SAS Didactic Books, real estate management, training for managers and teachers, marketing advisor, magazine EducarMais, SAS evaluation system, SAS app, SASTV, SAS online task, and digital books SAS. SAS Sistema de Ensino that began operation on January 1, 2004 became Plataforma de Educação na Internet, with its headquarters in Fortaleza in Brazil.
XP
Private Equity Round in 2012
XP Inc., established in 2001 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, operates a technology-driven financial services platform. It offers a range of services, including broker-dealer services for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, capital markets services for corporate clients, advisory services for mass-affluent and institutional clients, and wealth management services for high-net-worth clients. Additionally, XP Inc. provides XP Educação, an online financial education portal, and XP Platform, an open product platform offering access to various investment products. The company also operates an insurance brokerage service. With a focus on democratizing access to financial services, XP Inc. has been transforming the investment market in Brazil.
Decolar.com
Venture Round in 2012
Decolar.com is an online travel agency that offers complete travel services, including tickets, tour packages, accommodation, and car rental. Since 1999, more than 2,000,000 people have bought their air tickets through this platform. Decolar.com is present in 21 countries, including Argentina, the U.S., and Spain. It has a partnership of more than 500 airlines and 150,000 hotels worldwide. When purchasing an airline ticket or travel package, Decolar.com’s customers also receive discounts at restaurants and shops in the chosen destination, plus 10% discount on purchases in Duty Free. Decolar.com was launched in 1999 and is based in Guarulhos, Sao Paulo.
Aceco TI
Private Equity Round in 2012
Aceco TI is a Brazilian company specializing in critical IT infrastructure, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of data center architecture and integrated command and control centers (CICCs). Established in 1972 and headquartered in São Paulo, it operates over 850 data centers, 400 CICCs, and 450 safe rooms across multiple Latin American countries, including Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Peru. The company provides 24/7 maintenance services to ensure the reliability and efficiency of its infrastructure for both public and private sector clients.
Linx
Private Equity Round in 2011
Linx Retail provides management software solutions for the retail market in Brazil and internationally through its subsidiaries. It offers enterprise resource planning, and point of sale or point of service (POS) management software; and connectivity, electronic fund transfer, e-commerce, and customer relationship management solutions. Linx Retail also provides telecommunication services, such as transmission of voice, data, image, and sound through services of network and circuit, telephony, and other systems that include the Internet. Moreover, it offers technical support, advisory, and training services. Further, the company provides online services; and cloud and online media platforms, as well as develops and sells POS, automation software, and electronic means of payment solutions, as well as promotion engine for retail chains in the principal Latin American markets. Linx Retail offers its solutions to aesthetics and health, bookstores and gift shops, dealerships, drugstores, fashion and accessories, food service, gas stations and convenience stores, mega stores, perfumery and cosmetics, retail services, teaching and education, and telephony markets. LMI that began operation in 1985 became Linx in September 2004, with its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
Peixe Urbano
Series B in 2011
Peixe Urbano is an online platform based in Florianópolis, Brazil, that allows users to discover and book deals across various sectors, including restaurants, beauty services, entertainment, and travel. Established in 2010, the platform connects consumers with local businesses, enhancing visibility and generating demand for their offerings. Peixe Urbano has gained recognition in the tech industry, having been awarded "Best International Startup of the Year" at the Crunchies Awards. By catering to individual preferences and localities, Peixe Urbano facilitates a seamless experience for users seeking discounts and promotions in multiple consumer service categories.
Privalia
Private Equity Round in 2011
Privalia is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of fashion and household products. Founded in 2006 by Jose Manuel Villanueva and Lucas Carne, the company operates from Barcelona, Spain, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The website allows customers to search for items based on brand name or product type, offering a diverse range of clothing for men, women, and children, including tops, jackets, shoes, and accessories. In addition to fashion, Privalia features a selection of home and décor items such as kitchenware, furniture, textiles, electronics, and leisure goods. The platform showcases products from various well-known brands, enhancing its appeal to consumers seeking quality merchandise at competitive prices.
Privalia
Series E in 2010
Privalia is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of fashion and household products. Founded in 2006 by Jose Manuel Villanueva and Lucas Carne, the company operates from Barcelona, Spain, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The website allows customers to search for items based on brand name or product type, offering a diverse range of clothing for men, women, and children, including tops, jackets, shoes, and accessories. In addition to fashion, Privalia features a selection of home and décor items such as kitchenware, furniture, textiles, electronics, and leisure goods. The platform showcases products from various well-known brands, enhancing its appeal to consumers seeking quality merchandise at competitive prices.
Red Ventures
Venture Round in 2010
Red Ventures is a digital media company founded in 2000 that operates a diverse portfolio of influential brands and digital platforms. With a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil, the company focuses on connecting consumers with expert advice across various sectors, including financial services, health, travel, and more. Red Ventures utilizes premium content and personalized digital experiences to facilitate informed decision-making for individuals regarding important aspects of their lives. It also offers online marketing, lead generation, and sales conversion services, enhancing the effectiveness of its strategic partnerships. Key brands under its umbrella include Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com, which collectively provide valuable resources to millions of users.
Qualicorp
Private Equity Round in 2008
Qualicorp is the largest manager of collective health plans in Brazil, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits administration and management services. The company serves over 5.2 million beneficiaries, leveraging its scale to negotiate favorable terms with health operators. Qualicorp's operations encompass various segments, including private health plans, insurance brokerage, consulting, and management services, alongside supplementary health services. Additionally, it engages in medical billing, authorization of client access to healthcare networks, and specialized care management, supporting its mission to provide quality healthcare access to millions of Brazilians. Through its subsidiaries, Qualicorp plays a pivotal role in enhancing the healthcare landscape in Brazil.
ProPay
Private Equity Round in 2000
ProPay Brasil Ltda is a Brazilian company founded in 1999, specializing in outsourcing services for Human Resources processes. Based in São Paulo, ProPay provides a range of solutions, including payroll services, benefit management, and cloud automation technologies. The company focuses on improving business outcomes through integrated management solutions and offers legal support to ensure compliance with labor laws. By leveraging technology, ProPay aims to enhance employee productivity and satisfaction, positioning itself as a key player in the human capital management sector.
DLocal
DLocal operates a payments technology platform aimed at facilitating online payments in emerging markets, primarily for global e-commerce companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, the company offers over 900 payment methods across more than 40 countries. DLocal's primary goal is to bridge the payments innovation gap between global enterprises and customers in these high-growth regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its platform, One dLocal, allows global merchants to efficiently handle both pay-in and pay-out transactions, enabling them to reach billions of underserved consumers. The company generates revenue by charging merchants fees for its payment processing services, with a significant portion of its income derived from operations in Brazil.
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