General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a global growth equity firm founded in 1980 and based in New York. It specializes in growth capital investments for high-potential companies across sectors such as software and technology, consumer, financial services, and healthcare. The firm combines capital with strategic guidance and a long-term partnership approach, supporting management teams to scale and expand market reach. With a collaborative, globally integrated investment model, it provides sector expertise and a deep understanding of growth drivers to help entrepreneurs build enduring, market-leading businesses. General Atlantic maintains a worldwide footprint with offices in key centers including Stamford, Palo Alto, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, London, Munich, Jakarta, Mumbai, Singapore, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo.

Connor Antisdale

Principal

Christopher Apfel

Vice President

Max August

Investor

Ziyad Baeshen

Vice President

Kara Barnett

Managing Director

Alexa Bartlett

Principal

Anish Batlaw

Managing Director

Adam Berg

Operating Partner

Sharad Bhojnagarwala

Associate

Izkandar Bloy

Vice President

Matthew Bonanno

Managing Director, GA Credit

Wilson Bowen

Managing Director

David Buckley

Managing Director, Global Head of Growth Acceleration

Whitney Cacase

Vice President, Human Capital

Jessie Cai

Vice President

Gabriel Caillaux

Co-President, Managing Director, Head of Climate, Head of General Atlantic's business in EMEA

Frederico Carvalho

Senior Vice President, Sao Paulo

Rodrigo Catunda

Managing Director and Co-Head of Brazil Office

Christopher 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

Anthony Costa

Vice President

Andrew Crawford

Managing Director and Global Head of Consumer

Alex Crisses

Managing Director

Steven Denning

Chairman

Harrison DiGia

Vice President

Matthew Dorr

Principal

Michael Drittel

Vice President

Jonathan Durham

Managing Director

Mark Dzialga

Managing Director

Martin Escobari

Co-President, Managing Director and Head of Global Growth Equity

Oscar Fan

Principal

Andrew Ferrer

Managing Director

Christian Figge Ph.D

Managing Director

William Ford

CEO and Chairman

Natasha Fowlie

Principal

Stas Futoransky

Principal

Roger Gao

Principal

Sofía Garrido

Vice President

Jon Gol

Principal, GA Credit

Aaron Goldman

Managing Director

Cornelia Gomez

Investor

Michael Gosk JD

Managing Director, CFO

William Grabe

Managing Director

Fletcher Gregory

Principal

Sascha Guenther

Managing Director and Head of DACH

Nadia Hadi

Vice President

Asher Hecht

Principal

Robert Hedlund

Managing Director

David Hodgson

Investor

Tom Hussey

Principal

Melis Kahya

Managing Director and Head of Consumer for EMEA

Justin Kotzin

Operating Partner and Head of Debt Capital Markets

Jayden Kunwar

Analyst

John LaDien

Associate

Peter Lafer

Principal

Emmanuel Lagarrigue

Managing Director, BeyondNetZero

Samuel Lerer

Vice President

Anton Levy

Managing Director

Victor Li Ph.D

Managing Director

Tony Li

Principal

Hilary Lindemann

Principal

Simon Liu

Principal

Preston McKenzie

Operating Partner

Tony McNulty

Senior Vice President - Portfolio Management, North America

Alok Misra

Operating Partner and COO for India at General Atlantic

Sandeep Naik

Managing Director and Head of India and Southeast Asia

Joern Nikolay

Managing Director and Head of DACH

Raphael Osnoss

Managing Director

Raph Osnoss

Principal

Christian Osterland

Principal

Seckin Ozdamar

Principal

Armaan Pai

Vice President

Andrew Papadakos

Executive Vice President

Annie Paydar

Managing Director, Member of the Executive Committee and Global Head of Human Capital

Srinivas Peddada

Operating Partner

Gary Pesola

Investor

Jason Pitts Ph.D

Vice President

Nate Powell

Managing Director, GA Credit

Jordan Principe

Principal

Shantanu Rastogi

Managing Director

Jon Reese

Vice President

Kell Reilly

Managing Director

Gary Reiner

Operating Partner

Luiz Ribeiro

Managing Director

Graham Robertson

Principal

Jeffrey Rowbottom

Managing Director, GA Credit

Ashish Saboo

Managing Director, Chief Representative of Indonesia

Pierre Samec Ph.D

Senior Vice President - Resources Group

Shaw Joseph

Managing Director

Ben Sherman

Vice President

Paul Stamas

Managing Director

Lefei Sun

Managing Director

Justin Sunshine

Managing Director

David Swift

Managing Director, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategies

Tanzeen Syed

Managing Director

Varun Talukdar

Vice President

Victor Taslim

Vice President

Philipp Thun-Hohenstein

Principal

Graves Tompkins

Managing Director

John Toriello

Managing Director and Global Head of Portfolio Management and Due Diligence

Vinay Trivedi

Investor

Javier Valenzuela

Senior Associate

Robbert Vorhoff

Managing Director

Joanne Wang

Associate

Caroline Woodworth

Principal

Leo Wouters

Managing Director, Private Credit Strategy, GA Credit

Brett Zbar

Managing Director and Global Head of Life Sciences

Eric Zhang

Managing Director and Head of General Atlantic’s China business

Henri de Castries

Chairman, Europe

Ingrid van der Hoorn

Vice President, Finance

Past deals in Beauty

Kayali

Private Equity Round in 2025
Kayali, established in 2018, is a Dubai-based luxury perfume manufacturer. Founded by Mona Kattan, the company specializes in crafting signature fragrances using premium ingredients, collaborating with renowned perfumers to create unique, long-lasting, and cruelty-free scents. Each fragrance is inspired by Middle Eastern heritage and tells a story through its intricate notes and jeweled bottles, reflecting the brand's commitment to craftsmanship and quality.

Jüsto

Series C in 2024
Jüsto operates an online supermarket platform that enables doorstep delivery of groceries and related goods. The service offers a wide range of products, including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, beauty items, and household supplies, with a focus on convenient access to fresh, healthy options at affordable prices.

Augustinus Bader

Private Equity Round in 2022
Founded in London in 2017, Augustinus Bader is a health and beauty company specializing in skincare and personal care products. Its range includes face lotion, body cream, eye night cream, skin supplements, and other related products designed to hydrate, nourish, and renew the complexion.

Buff City Soap

Private Equity Round in 2022
Buff City Soap is a manufacturer of plant-based, handmade soaps and bath products designed for personal use. The company offers a diverse range of items, including traditional soap, foaming hand soap, face cream, eye cream, and lotion bars. Buff City Soap distinguishes itself by formulating its products without harsh chemicals or sulfates, ensuring that they are both chemical-free and cruelty-free. By focusing on unique and appealing scents, the company aims to disrupt the retail beauty and consumer goods sectors while providing customers with high-quality products at competitive prices.

Jüsto

Series B in 2022
Jüsto operates an online supermarket platform that enables doorstep delivery of groceries and related goods. The service offers a wide range of products, including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, beauty items, and household supplies, with a focus on convenient access to fresh, healthy options at affordable prices.

Harmay

Series D in 2022
Harmay is a retailer based in China that specializes in premium cosmetics and beauty products, emphasizing contemporary fashion and aesthetics. The company offers a curated selection of well-known international cosmetics and skincare brands alongside its own self-developed skincare products. By focusing on high-quality, modern makeup and beauty solutions, Harmay aims to cater to urban consumers seeking both established and unique beauty offerings, promoting the idea of beauty and a beautiful lifestyle.

Fresha

Series C in 2021
Fresha is an online booking and management platform tailored for beauty, wellness, and fitness businesses. It provides a marketplace where clients can discover, book, and pay for appointments at local establishments. The platform streamlines appointment scheduling, client management, and payment processing, allowing beauty and wellness professionals to efficiently manage their operations. In addition to handling online bookings, Fresha automates marketing, staffing, product inventory, and accounting tasks, enabling partner businesses to maximize their revenue potential. Through its user-friendly mobile applications, Fresha offers a convenient solution for both clients and service providers in the beauty and wellness sector.

Buff City Soap

Private Equity Round in 2021
Buff City Soap is a manufacturer of plant-based, handmade soaps and bath products designed for personal use. The company offers a diverse range of items, including traditional soap, foaming hand soap, face cream, eye cream, and lotion bars. Buff City Soap distinguishes itself by formulating its products without harsh chemicals or sulfates, ensuring that they are both chemical-free and cruelty-free. By focusing on unique and appealing scents, the company aims to disrupt the retail beauty and consumer goods sectors while providing customers with high-quality products at competitive prices.

Vegamour

Private Equity Round in 2021
Vegamour is a hair wellness company focused on promoting hair and scalp health through the use of sustainably harvested, plant-based ingredients and the latest advancements in molecular science. The company develops clean, clinically tested formulas that include a range of products such as hair serums, foams, shampoos, and eyelash enhancements. By prioritizing natural and sustainable beauty solutions, Vegamour aims to positively impact both individuals and the environment.

Harmay

Private Equity Round in 2021
Harmay is a retailer based in China that specializes in premium cosmetics and beauty products, emphasizing contemporary fashion and aesthetics. The company offers a curated selection of well-known international cosmetics and skincare brands alongside its own self-developed skincare products. By focusing on high-quality, modern makeup and beauty solutions, Harmay aims to cater to urban consumers seeking both established and unique beauty offerings, promoting the idea of beauty and a beautiful lifestyle.

Jüsto

Series A in 2021
Jüsto operates an online supermarket platform that enables doorstep delivery of groceries and related goods. The service offers a wide range of products, including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, beauty items, and household supplies, with a focus on convenient access to fresh, healthy options at affordable prices.

FORMA Brands

Private Equity Round in 2019
FORMA Brands operates as an incubator, accelerator, and curator of innovative beauty brands, functioning as a multi-category platform. The company is dedicated to identifying and supporting brands that prioritize creative expression and positive impact. Each brand within FORMA's portfolio is carefully selected, acquired, or developed based on the quality of its products, the narratives it conveys, and the beauty it promotes. By collaborating with visionary founders, FORMA provides essential resources, expertise, and strategic support to enhance and amplify their brands' stories in the beauty industry.

Morphe

Acquisition in 2019
Morphe is a cosmetics company established in 2008 in Los Angeles, founded to cater to artists and influencers in the beauty industry. The brand aims to provide affordable yet high-quality makeup products that empower creativity and self-expression among users. Morphe offers a diverse range of cosmetics, including makeup brushes, kits, lipsticks, eyeliners, and eyeshadow palettes, all crafted from natural and safe ingredients. These products are designed to enhance the makeup application process, allowing users to achieve a polished and airbrushed finish. Morphe targets women seeking innovative beauty solutions without compromising on quality or affordability.

European Wax Center

Private Equity Round in 2018
European Wax Center is a franchisor and operator of professional waxing services, offering Brazilian, brow, body and facial waxing, as well as eyelash tinting and laser hair removal, with a focus on private waxing suites within a modern setting and a trained, professional staff. Founded in 2004 by siblings David and Joshua Coba, the company emphasizes a premium waxing experience and scalable franchise model across its locations.

Too Faced Cosmetics

Acquisition in 2015
Too Faced Cosmetics, LLC is a prominent manufacturer and retailer of makeup and beauty products aimed primarily at women. Established in 1998 and based in Irvine, California, the company offers a diverse range of cosmetics, including facial products like foundations, highlighters, and setting sprays; eye products such as eyeshadows, mascaras, and eyeliners; and lip products including lipsticks and glosses. Known for its innovative and cruelty-free approach, Too Faced has garnered a loyal following in the beauty industry. The company markets its products through various distribution partners and online platforms. As of December 2016, Too Faced operates as a subsidiary of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Jumei

Private Equity Round in 2014
Jumei is a China-based online platform specializing in cosmetics and personal care products, catering primarily to women. As a pioneering business-to-consumer e-commerce site focused on the cosmetics sector, Jumei aims to capitalize on the growing demand for beauty products while minimizing competition with other retail markets. Since its inception, the platform has experienced significant growth, with monthly sales increasing from 100,000 Yuan to 500,000,000 Yuan within three years. Jumei offers a diverse range of products, featuring well-known brands such as Calvin Klein, Estee Lauder, Avon, and Elizabeth Arden. The company has attracted substantial venture capital from notable investors, including Alibaba and Sequoia Capital, and currently boasts nearly four million registered users. Founded by Chen Ou in Beijing, Jumei has established itself as a key player in the online beauty retail industry.

Tory Burch

Private Equity Round in 2013
Founded in 2004 by Tory Burch, the company is an American lifestyle brand offering a wide range of products including ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, handbags, accessories, and beauty products. Known for its colorful, eclectic designs, the brand has over 120 freestanding boutiques globally and is available in thousands of department stores. Tory Burch also operates as a digital-first retailer with an e-commerce platform launched in 2004.
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