General Catalyst

General Catalyst Group Management, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in North America and Europe. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including technology, advanced materials, clean energy, cybersecurity, healthcare, and consumer services. General Catalyst seeks to invest in companies that demonstrate strong growth potential, typically targeting those with an EBITDA between $3 million and $30 million and minimum revenues of $10 million. The firm has managed eight venture capital funds with approximately $3.75 billion in capital commitments. It emphasizes building lasting relationships with entrepreneurs and provides mentorship to foster success, enabling companies to scale effectively. General Catalyst primarily invests in North America and Australia, with a preference for seed investments in Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston.

Mark Allen

CFO

Juliet Bailin

Partner

Natalie Bartlett

Associate

Samuel Beyer

Investor

Marc Bhargava

Managing Director

Christopher Bischoff

Managing Director

Larry Bohn

Managing Director

Quentin J. Clark

Managing Director

Clayton Cole

Principal

Mark Crane

Partner

Joel Cutler

Managing Director

Christopher Davis

Partner

Kyle Doherty

Managing Director

Nick van Eck

Partner

Bill Fitzgerald

Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Mary Gao

Investor

Molly Blaauw Gillis

Partner

Jeremy Goldstein

Partner

Philipp Handel

Partner

Stephen Herrod

Managing Director

Diana Hong

Investor

John Kim

Managing Director

Kevin King

Partner

Genevieve Kinney

Principal

Paul Kwan

Managing Director

Spencer Lazar

Partner

Olivia Lew

Senior Associate

Alexa Liautaud

Partner

Megan Maloney

Principal

Holly Maloney

Managing Director

Jeremy Navarro

Investor

Deep Nishar

Managing Director

Reva Nohria

Principal

Trevor Oelschig

Managing Director

David Orfao

Partner

Jon Rehagen

Vice President of Technology

Candace Richardson

Principal

Max Rimpel

Partner

Sam Rosen

Investor

Brian Ru

Principal

Paul Sagan

Investor

Ronda Scott

VP of Public Relations

Pranav Singhvi

Partner

James Swingos

Partner

Alex Tran

Partner

Adam Valkin

Managing Director

Elena Viboch

Partner

Alexis Weiss

Associate General Counsel

Sophia Xiao

Partner

Johnson Yang

Principal

Zeynep Yavuz

Partner

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Xclaim

Series A in 2023
XClaim Inc. operates an electronic platform for bankruptcy claims. The company provides XCLAIM that offers information on sourcing of claims and sellers, electronic trading facility, direct transfers of trading data, risk mitigation, and settlement facilities. XCLAIM Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Tango

Series A in 2022
Tango is the only workflow intelligence platform that celebrates how work gets done. Tango provides technology to help teams learn from their top performers, all in the flow of work. Tango's Chrome Extension auto-captures workflow best practices to help teams coach employees and onboard new hires.

Jadu

Seed Round in 2021
Jadu AR Inc., operating under the name Jadu, is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in augmented reality technology. Founded in 2019, Jadu has developed a mobile application that enables users to engage with holograms of their favorite musicians and performers, allowing fans to perform alongside these virtual representations. The application is available on the App Store, enhancing the interactive entertainment experience for users by blending real and digital performances.

Rebag

Series E in 2021
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

Wonder

Series A in 2021
Wonder is a gaming company focused on developing an all-in-one gaming platform specifically for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across different devices, thereby enhancing the overall gaming experience. Additionally, Wonder is exploring VR-ready gaming hardware to further enrich its offerings. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, indicating that it is in the early stages of development and not yet publicly available.

Tango

Seed Round in 2021
Tango is the only workflow intelligence platform that celebrates how work gets done. Tango provides technology to help teams learn from their top performers, all in the flow of work. Tango's Chrome Extension auto-captures workflow best practices to help teams coach employees and onboard new hires.

Tango

Seed Round in 2021
Tango is the only workflow intelligence platform that celebrates how work gets done. Tango provides technology to help teams learn from their top performers, all in the flow of work. Tango's Chrome Extension auto-captures workflow best practices to help teams coach employees and onboard new hires.

Morty

Seed Round in 2021
Morty brings the world of escape rooms to your fingertips. With the Morty app you can track your escapes, coordinate upcoming games with friends, and book new games.

Xclaim

Seed Round in 2021
XClaim Inc. operates an electronic platform for bankruptcy claims. The company provides XCLAIM that offers information on sourcing of claims and sellers, electronic trading facility, direct transfers of trading data, risk mitigation, and settlement facilities. XCLAIM Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

LOOM

Seed Round in 2020
LOOM is a wellbeing platform empowering women through reproductive and sexual health education. Weaving together inclusivity, empathy and science, LOOM is an entirely new approach to health education that helps women thrive in their bodies at every stage. Founded in 2016 by Erica Chidi and Quinn Lundberg, LOOM is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Kernel

Series C in 2020
HI, LLC, doing business as Kernel, a human intelligence company, develops neuro prosthesis to mimic, repair, and improve cognition. The company focuses on treating dysfunctions caused by neurodegenerative diseases. It offers a chip that can be implanted in the brain to help people suffering from neurological damage caused by strokes and Alzheimer’s/concussions. HI, LLC was founded in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Rebag

Series D in 2020
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

Rebag

Series C in 2019
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

Capture Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Capture Technologies is a technology and social media company. Our mission is to bring an absolutely new and unique experience to how people interact with each other. We are closely working with AI, thereby using the most advanced technology to help us bring our mission to life. Capture app will erase the boundary between real-time communication and artificial intelligence.

Rebag

Series B in 2017
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

HubHaus

Seed Round in 2017
HubHaus, Inc. is a real estate brokerage firm based in Anaheim, California, primarily serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. Founded in 2017, the company offers a shared community platform designed to address modern housing challenges. Its services facilitate the establishment of co-living spaces by creating inviting homes in desirable neighborhoods, managing utilities and Wi-Fi, furnishing residences, and matching tenants. HubHaus aims to meet the needs of urban and mobile consumers seeking affordable housing solutions, tapping into the rising trend of co-living arrangements.

UploadVR

Series A in 2017
UploadVR Inc. is a platform dedicated to providing comprehensive information related to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) topics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Los Angeles, the company offers a diverse range of content including news, articles, events, reviews, and interviews that cover various aspects of the VR industry, such as hardware, entertainment, and gaming. Additionally, Upload Ventures, established in 2017, focuses on investing in technology companies that contribute to the growth of the VR and AR sectors. Through its multifaceted approach, UploadVR aims to foster educational experiences and accelerate the success of the XR industry.

Rebag

Series A in 2016
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

Handy

Series C in 2015
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

FlightCar

Series B in 2015
FlightCar, Inc. operates an online platform that connects car owners with travelers seeking to rent vehicles at various airport locations. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company allows individuals parking at the airport to rent their cars to approved travelers, providing an alternative to traditional car rental services. FlightCar has expanded its operations to numerous cities across the United States, including major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. The service aims to save travelers money while enhancing their travel experience by facilitating a collaborative community among users.

Rebag

Seed Round in 2015
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.

Kin Community

Series C in 2014
Kin is a lifestyle entertainment company that develops, creates and distributes lifestyle entertainment in all forms and across all platforms for women in the “Builder” stage of their lives.

FlightCar

Series A in 2014
FlightCar, Inc. operates an online platform that connects car owners with travelers seeking to rent vehicles at various airport locations. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company allows individuals parking at the airport to rent their cars to approved travelers, providing an alternative to traditional car rental services. FlightCar has expanded its operations to numerous cities across the United States, including major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. The service aims to save travelers money while enhancing their travel experience by facilitating a collaborative community among users.

Handy

Series B in 2014
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Handy

Series A in 2013
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

StyleSaint

Series A in 2013
StyleSaint, Inc. is a fashion media and technology company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of women's clothing. Established in 2011, the company focuses on creating high-quality, sustainable apparel, including tops, dresses, lingerie, and two-piece sets, all sold directly to consumers through its online platform. By adopting a "creator-to-closet" approach, StyleSaint emphasizes the importance of quality and sustainability while eliminating unnecessary retail markups. This model allows customers to access stylish, non-disposable essentials at affordable prices year-round. The company's head designer, Allison Beal, leads an artisanal design process, ensuring each piece is crafted locally to support domestic manufacturing and reduce the environmental impact of shipping. StyleSaint aims to redefine the fashion industry by prioritizing timeless collections made to last, rather than promoting fast fashion trends.

FlightCar

Series A in 2013
FlightCar, Inc. operates an online platform that connects car owners with travelers seeking to rent vehicles at various airport locations. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company allows individuals parking at the airport to rent their cars to approved travelers, providing an alternative to traditional car rental services. FlightCar has expanded its operations to numerous cities across the United States, including major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. The service aims to save travelers money while enhancing their travel experience by facilitating a collaborative community among users.

Handy

Series A in 2012
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

StyleSaint

Seed Round in 2012
StyleSaint, Inc. is a fashion media and technology company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of women's clothing. Established in 2011, the company focuses on creating high-quality, sustainable apparel, including tops, dresses, lingerie, and two-piece sets, all sold directly to consumers through its online platform. By adopting a "creator-to-closet" approach, StyleSaint emphasizes the importance of quality and sustainability while eliminating unnecessary retail markups. This model allows customers to access stylish, non-disposable essentials at affordable prices year-round. The company's head designer, Allison Beal, leads an artisanal design process, ensuring each piece is crafted locally to support domestic manufacturing and reduce the environmental impact of shipping. StyleSaint aims to redefine the fashion industry by prioritizing timeless collections made to last, rather than promoting fast fashion trends.

friendbuy

Seed Round in 2010
Friendbuy is a SaaS platform powering referral programs for the world’s most recognizable e-commerce companies. Our clients include disruptors such as Dollar Shave Club, Glossier, Hims, ClassPass, AWAY and Casper, as well as global Fortune 100s such as Walmart, Intuit, Disney and Nestle. Friendbuy is a technology-first company, enabling brands to scale efficiently and deepen customer loyalty. Our mission is to empower growth marketers through innovation.

ScanScout

Series B in 2009
ScanScout is a leading online video advertising network that connects brands with consumers through digital devices. The company collaborates with major advertisers and publishers to enhance video advertising opportunities, creating significant revenue streams for publishers by helping them monetize their video content effectively. For advertisers, ScanScout offers tools to target and optimize ad messages, ensuring they reach the appropriate content and audience to maximize engagement. Serving hundreds of millions of ad impressions monthly, ScanScout operates from its headquarters in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.

ScanScout

Series B in 2009
ScanScout is a leading online video advertising network that connects brands with consumers through digital devices. The company collaborates with major advertisers and publishers to enhance video advertising opportunities, creating significant revenue streams for publishers by helping them monetize their video content effectively. For advertisers, ScanScout offers tools to target and optimize ad messages, ensuring they reach the appropriate content and audience to maximize engagement. Serving hundreds of millions of ad impressions monthly, ScanScout operates from its headquarters in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.

ScanScout

Series A in 2008
ScanScout is a leading online video advertising network that connects brands with consumers through digital devices. The company collaborates with major advertisers and publishers to enhance video advertising opportunities, creating significant revenue streams for publishers by helping them monetize their video content effectively. For advertisers, ScanScout offers tools to target and optimize ad messages, ensuring they reach the appropriate content and audience to maximize engagement. Serving hundreds of millions of ad impressions monthly, ScanScout operates from its headquarters in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.

ScanScout

Series A in 2007
ScanScout is a leading online video advertising network that connects brands with consumers through digital devices. The company collaborates with major advertisers and publishers to enhance video advertising opportunities, creating significant revenue streams for publishers by helping them monetize their video content effectively. For advertisers, ScanScout offers tools to target and optimize ad messages, ensuring they reach the appropriate content and audience to maximize engagement. Serving hundreds of millions of ad impressions monthly, ScanScout operates from its headquarters in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.