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, GA Credit

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

Achim Berg

Operating Partner

Michael Bevan

Managing Director, BeyondNetZero Team

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

Principal

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

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, BeyondNetZero Team

Anthony Costa

Vice President

Andrew Crawford

Managing Director, Chairman of the Portfolio Committee 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 and Global Head of Technology Buyouts

Mark Dzialga

Managing Director

Martin Escobari

Co-President, Managing Director, Head of Global Growth Equity, Chairman of the Investment Committee and Member of the Portfolio Committee

Oscar Fan

Principal

Andrew Ferrer

Managing Director

Christian Figge Ph.D

Managing Director

William Ford

Investor

Natasha Fowlie

Principal

Stas Futoransky

Principal, GA Credit

Roger Gao

Managing Director

Sofía Garrido

Vice President

Jon Gol

Principal, GA Credit

Aaron Goldman

Managing Director

Cornelia Gomez

Investor

Michael Gosk JD

Managing Director and CFO

William Grabe

Managing Director

Fletcher Gregory

Principal

Sascha Guenther

Managing Director

Rhea Hamilton

Managing Director

Asher Hecht

Principal

Robert Hedlund

Managing Director of CA Credit

David Hodgson

Investor

Tom Hussey

Principal

Alex Immerman

Associate

Jeffrey Kaczmarski

Senior Associate

Melis Kahya

Managing Director, Head of Consumer for EMEA

Justin Kotzin

Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets

John LaDien

Associate

Peter Lafer

Principal

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

Alok Misra

Operating Partner and COO for India

Sandeep Naik

Managing Director, Member of the Management Committee and Head of Business, India and Southeast Asia

Raphael Osnoss

Managing Director

Raph Osnoss

Principal

Christian Osterland

Vice President

Seckin Ozdamar

Principal, Growth Acceleration Group

Armaan Pai

Vice President

Andrew Papadakos

Managing Director and CFO of Fund Finance

Annie Paydar

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

Gary Pesola

Investor

Jason Pitts Ph.D

Vice President

Nate Powell

Managing Director, GA Credit

Jordan Principe

Principal, GA Credit

Shantanu Rastogi

Managing Director and Head of India

Jon Reese

Principal

Kell Reilly

Managing Director

Gary Reiner

Operating Partner

Luiz Ribeiro

Managing Director and Co-Head of Brazil Office

Maria Ribeiro

Vice President

Graham Robertson

Principal

Pierre Samec Ph.D

Operating Partner

Shaw Joseph

Managing Director

Ben Sherman

Vice President

Paul Stamas

Managing Director

Lefei Sun

Managing Director and Head of Healthcare for China

Justin Sunshine

Managing Director

David Swift

Managing Director, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategies

Tanzeen Syed

Managing Director and Head of Consumer Internet and Technology

Varun Talukdar

Principal

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

Ben Tour

Vice President

Vinay Trivedi

Investor

Javier Valenzuela

Senior Associate

Anna Vershebeniuk

Senior Associate

Robbert Vorhoff

Managing Director

Joanne Wang

Associate

Ke Wei

Managing Director

Caroline Woodworth

Managing Director

Leo Wouters

Managing Director, Private Credit Strategy, GA Credit

Henri de Castries

Chairman, Europe

Ingrid van der Hoorn

Vice President, Finance

Past deals in Skincare

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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