General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm established in 2000, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in North America and Europe. The company specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments, focusing on technology-driven businesses. It invests across various sectors, including consumer internet, enterprise software, fintech, health assurance, and crypto. General Catalyst provides not only capital but also mentorship and resources to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. To date, it has managed eight venture capital funds, totaling approximately $3.75 billion in capital commitments.

Adrian Abeijon

Investor

Mark Allen

CFO

Neeraj Arora

Managing Director, Investment Team

Juliet Bailin

Principal

Marc Bhargava

Managing Director

Chris Bischoff

Managing Director

Larry Bohn

Managing Director

Teresa Carlson

President, General Catalyst Institute

Kenneth Chenault

Chairman and Managing Director

Quentin Clark

Managing Director

Mark Crane

Partner

Christopher Davis

Partner

Kyle Doherty

Managing Director

Nick van Eck

Partner

David Fialkow

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Mina Hsiang

Associate

Nmachi Jidenma

Partner

Christopher Kauffman

Principal

Genevieve Kinney

Principal

Zak Kukoff

Principal

Paul Kwan

Managing Director

Viet Le

Partner

Roy Mabrey

Partner, Investment Team

Holly Maloney McConnell

Managing Director

Karanveer Mohan

Managing Director, Investment Team

Deep Nishar

Managing Director and Member of the Management Committee

Dipchand Nishar

Managing Director

Reva Nohria

Investor

Trevor Oelschig

Managing Director

Tyler Olkowski

Investor

Pranay Orugunta

Healthcare Investor

Mo Punjwani

Associate, Investments

Candace Richardson

Principal

Paul Sagan

Investor

Pranav Singhvi

Partner

Bill Skarinka

Associate

Alex Tran

Managing Director

Catherine Tu

Partner, Investment Team

Elena Viboch

Partner

Andrea Wang

Principal, Early Stage Investment

Nathaniel Levy-Westhead

Partner, Investment Team

Past deals in San Francisco Bay Area

Render

Series C in 2025
Render is a cloud hosting platform designed for developers and teams to build and run applications and websites efficiently. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify the development process by eliminating the need for server management. Render's platform supports a variety of functions, including the deployment of web apps, static sites, background workers, APIs, cron jobs, dockerfiles, and PostgreSQL databases. It features free secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates, a global content delivery network (CDN), and automated deployment from GitHub, all of which facilitate rapid product development and scalability. By enhancing the developer experience, Render seeks to empower teams to deliver software solutions more effectively and foster innovation in application development.

Figma

Secondary Market in 2024
Figma, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool. Its flagship product, Figma, is an online platform enabling product teams to create, test, and ship designs collaboratively. Figma caters to various design disciplines including UI/UX design, graphic design, wireframing, and prototyping, facilitating tasks such as visual whiteboarding, diagramming, and remote design applications. The company's mission is to enhance creative productivity and accessibility in product design for teams worldwide, with clients including Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Varda

Series B in 2024
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.

Bugcrowd

Series E in 2024
Bugcrowd Inc. is a cybersecurity company that operates a crowdsourced platform connecting organizations with security researchers to enhance their digital defenses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London and Surry Hills, Bugcrowd provides a range of security testing solutions tailored to various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology. Its platform facilitates customized security testing programs, enabling clients to conduct penetration tests, manage bug bounty initiatives, and oversee vulnerability disclosures. Leveraging an AI-powered system, Bugcrowd matches organizations with skilled hackers from its extensive repository of vulnerabilities and hacker profiles, ensuring a scalable and adaptable approach to security. The company aims to empower organizations to proactively address security challenges and safeguard their assets against evolving threats.

Nova Credit

Series C in 2023
Nova Credit Inc. is a credit reporting agency based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing alternative credit data and analytics, focusing on improving credit access for individuals, particularly immigrants. Nova Credit's platform facilitates cross-border consumer credit services, allowing lenders and property managers to make informed decisions regarding credit applications. Its proprietary solutions, including the Credit Passport® and Cash Atlas™, utilize a unique set of data sources and compliance frameworks to enhance traditional credit analytics. Major organizations such as American Express, Verizon, and HSBC use Nova Credit’s services to navigate the complexities of credit scoring in the open finance landscape. The company is supported by prominent investors and industry executives, emphasizing its role in bridging gaps in credit access and fostering responsible growth for businesses.

Render

Series B in 2023
Render is a cloud hosting platform designed for developers and teams to build and run applications and websites efficiently. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify the development process by eliminating the need for server management. Render's platform supports a variety of functions, including the deployment of web apps, static sites, background workers, APIs, cron jobs, dockerfiles, and PostgreSQL databases. It features free secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates, a global content delivery network (CDN), and automated deployment from GitHub, all of which facilitate rapid product development and scalability. By enhancing the developer experience, Render seeks to empower teams to deliver software solutions more effectively and foster innovation in application development.

Mirvie

Series B in 2022
Mirvie is a biotech company focused on developing non-invasive tests aimed at improving maternal-fetal health. Founded in 2018 and based in South San Francisco, California, Mirvie offers a medical diagnostic platform that provides actionable insights for mothers and families throughout their pregnancy journey. The company's innovative predictive tests help medical practitioners identify at-risk pregnancies, allowing for timely interventions and enhanced management of pregnancy-related concerns. By prioritizing safety and health, Mirvie seeks to empower families with the information necessary for better pregnancy outcomes.

Maze Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2022
Maze Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative medicines that leverage the effects of rare genetic variants to address unmet medical needs. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Modulus Therapeutics, the company utilizes its proprietary Compass platform to identify genetic variants linked to diseases and map them to the biological pathways that drive these conditions in specific patient populations. By integrating large-scale human genetics data and functional genomics with various drug discovery methods, Maze Therapeutics aims to reveal modifier genes that offer protective benefits. This approach enhances the understanding of target biology and informs the development of novel therapies, ultimately enabling pharmaceutical companies to create effective treatments.

Render

Series A in 2021
Render is a cloud hosting platform designed for developers and teams to build and run applications and websites efficiently. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify the development process by eliminating the need for server management. Render's platform supports a variety of functions, including the deployment of web apps, static sites, background workers, APIs, cron jobs, dockerfiles, and PostgreSQL databases. It features free secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates, a global content delivery network (CDN), and automated deployment from GitHub, all of which facilitate rapid product development and scalability. By enhancing the developer experience, Render seeks to empower teams to deliver software solutions more effectively and foster innovation in application development.

Fig

Seed Round in 2021
Fig is a software development platform designed to enhance the productivity of developers by integrating visual applications and shortcuts into the terminal. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Fig provides an API that allows users to execute shell commands using simple JavaScript. This functionality enables developers to create wrappers around command-line interfaces, build custom workflows, and customize configurations. By offering features such as autocompletion for terminal commands, Fig aims to streamline the coding process, allowing teams to complete projects more efficiently.

Varda

Series A in 2021
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.

MobileCoin

Series A in 2021
MobileCoin, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, operates a cryptocurrency platform that focuses on peer-to-peer payment tokens and digital payment systems optimized for mobile devices. The platform is built on blockchain technology, emphasizing privacy and security in transactions while ensuring a user-friendly experience. MobileCoin is designed for seamless integration with popular mobile messaging applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Signal, allowing users to conduct secure transactions directly within these platforms.

Render

Seed Round in 2020
Render is a cloud hosting platform designed for developers and teams to build and run applications and websites efficiently. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify the development process by eliminating the need for server management. Render's platform supports a variety of functions, including the deployment of web apps, static sites, background workers, APIs, cron jobs, dockerfiles, and PostgreSQL databases. It features free secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates, a global content delivery network (CDN), and automated deployment from GitHub, all of which facilitate rapid product development and scalability. By enhancing the developer experience, Render seeks to empower teams to deliver software solutions more effectively and foster innovation in application development.

Nova Credit

Series B in 2020
Nova Credit Inc. is a credit reporting agency based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing alternative credit data and analytics, focusing on improving credit access for individuals, particularly immigrants. Nova Credit's platform facilitates cross-border consumer credit services, allowing lenders and property managers to make informed decisions regarding credit applications. Its proprietary solutions, including the Credit Passport® and Cash Atlas™, utilize a unique set of data sources and compliance frameworks to enhance traditional credit analytics. Major organizations such as American Express, Verizon, and HSBC use Nova Credit’s services to navigate the complexities of credit scoring in the open finance landscape. The company is supported by prominent investors and industry executives, emphasizing its role in bridging gaps in credit access and fostering responsible growth for businesses.

Render

Seed Round in 2019
Render is a cloud hosting platform designed for developers and teams to build and run applications and websites efficiently. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify the development process by eliminating the need for server management. Render's platform supports a variety of functions, including the deployment of web apps, static sites, background workers, APIs, cron jobs, dockerfiles, and PostgreSQL databases. It features free secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates, a global content delivery network (CDN), and automated deployment from GitHub, all of which facilitate rapid product development and scalability. By enhancing the developer experience, Render seeks to empower teams to deliver software solutions more effectively and foster innovation in application development.

Nova Credit

Series A in 2018
Nova Credit Inc. is a credit reporting agency based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing alternative credit data and analytics, focusing on improving credit access for individuals, particularly immigrants. Nova Credit's platform facilitates cross-border consumer credit services, allowing lenders and property managers to make informed decisions regarding credit applications. Its proprietary solutions, including the Credit Passport® and Cash Atlas™, utilize a unique set of data sources and compliance frameworks to enhance traditional credit analytics. Major organizations such as American Express, Verizon, and HSBC use Nova Credit’s services to navigate the complexities of credit scoring in the open finance landscape. The company is supported by prominent investors and industry executives, emphasizing its role in bridging gaps in credit access and fostering responsible growth for businesses.

Edwin

Seed Round in 2018
Edwin Technology Corp., founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, operated as an education technology company specializing in personalized English language learning. The company utilized natural language processing, machine learning, and speech technology to create adaptive learning plans tailored to individual student needs. In early 2020, Edwin merged with Buddy.ai, forming a new entity that continued to focus on developing a virtual English conversation partner aimed at helping over 500 million children globally achieve fluency in English. The combined efforts led to the enhancement of their mobile app, Buddy, which serves as a voice-based English tutor for children. Edwin's platform offered personalized study plans, integrating adaptive learning with on-demand human instructors to ensure students received comprehensive support. The company garnered significant investment from prominent firms, helping over 800,000 students improve their English skills through its innovative educational solutions.

Mapsense

Seed Round in 2015
Mapsense, Inc. specializes in a mapping engine and developer tools designed to facilitate the creation of applications for streaming datasets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a high-speed platform that allows users to upload location-tagged data, enabling segmentation, visualization, and sharing of information for improved location-driven decision-making. Mapsense serves a diverse clientele, including media companies, mobile app developers, advertisers, financial institutions, and wildlife research departments. The company aims to address the growing demand for efficient tools to manage the vast amounts of geospatial data generated by nearly 10 billion devices. As of September 2015, Mapsense operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

GoodData

Series E in 2014
GoodData Corporation operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on business intelligence and analytics, catering to the needs of organizations seeking to enhance their data-driven decision-making processes. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GoodData offers a comprehensive analytics platform that consolidates data from various sources, including internal systems and cloud services. This platform enables businesses to manage data governance, security, and self-service data discovery effectively. GoodData’s solutions cover a wide range of analytics applications, including enterprise analytics for sales, marketing, and customer service. Additionally, the company provides support, training, and consulting services to assist clients in leveraging their data. Its clientele spans multiple industries, including e-commerce, financial services, media, and technology, both in the United States and internationally. GoodData's mission is to empower enterprises to create Smart Business Applications that enhance performance and drive competitive advantage by integrating analytics into everyday business operations.

PumpUp

Seed Round in 2014
PumpUp is a fitness application that fosters a positive community for individuals seeking to achieve their health goals. It offers users tools to track their fitness progress, receive coaching, and access fitness tips and reminders, all aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. The platform creates a supportive environment where users can share their challenges and triumphs, connecting with a global network of like-minded individuals. Headquartered in Toronto, with additional offices in San Francisco, PumpUp provides an engaging space for users to motivate one another and work towards becoming their best selves.

Hey

Series A in 2014
Hey Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that develops Heyday, an automatic journaling application designed to help users document and remember their life experiences. Founded in 2012, Heyday allows individuals to effortlessly track the places they visit, the activities they engage in, and the people they spend time with. The application automatically captures photos and organizes them into visually appealing collages, which can be customized with various layouts and filters. This innovative platform enhances users' ability to rediscover meaningful moments from their past by enabling them to search their memories by time, place, and people. Through its user-friendly interface, Heyday aims to enrich the storytelling of individual lives by preserving memories beautifully and privately.

GoodData

Series D in 2013
GoodData Corporation operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on business intelligence and analytics, catering to the needs of organizations seeking to enhance their data-driven decision-making processes. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GoodData offers a comprehensive analytics platform that consolidates data from various sources, including internal systems and cloud services. This platform enables businesses to manage data governance, security, and self-service data discovery effectively. GoodData’s solutions cover a wide range of analytics applications, including enterprise analytics for sales, marketing, and customer service. Additionally, the company provides support, training, and consulting services to assist clients in leveraging their data. Its clientele spans multiple industries, including e-commerce, financial services, media, and technology, both in the United States and internationally. GoodData's mission is to empower enterprises to create Smart Business Applications that enhance performance and drive competitive advantage by integrating analytics into everyday business operations.

Segment

Seed Round in 2013
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Virtual Instruments

Series D in 2012
Virtual Instruments specializes in IT Infrastructure Performance Management across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Founded in June 2008 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company focuses on enhancing the performance and availability of mission-critical applications for clients transitioning from traditional to virtualized and cloud systems. The firm serves a diverse range of industry-leading brands that operate in complex and performance-sensitive IT environments. Virtual Instruments is committed to delivering significant value through innovative technology and services, which has contributed to its rapid growth. The company's flagship platform, VirtualWisdom, is recognized for its effectiveness in managing infrastructure performance and ensuring optimal operational outcomes for its customers.

GoodData

Series C in 2012
GoodData Corporation operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on business intelligence and analytics, catering to the needs of organizations seeking to enhance their data-driven decision-making processes. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GoodData offers a comprehensive analytics platform that consolidates data from various sources, including internal systems and cloud services. This platform enables businesses to manage data governance, security, and self-service data discovery effectively. GoodData’s solutions cover a wide range of analytics applications, including enterprise analytics for sales, marketing, and customer service. Additionally, the company provides support, training, and consulting services to assist clients in leveraging their data. Its clientele spans multiple industries, including e-commerce, financial services, media, and technology, both in the United States and internationally. GoodData's mission is to empower enterprises to create Smart Business Applications that enhance performance and drive competitive advantage by integrating analytics into everyday business operations.

Summon

Seed Round in 2012
Summon is an on-demand transportation service operating in San Francisco that connects riders with taxis and vetted drivers through its mobile application. Users can easily request a ride by entering their credit or debit card information, which is used to pay for fares and tips after reaching their destination. The service emphasizes fair pricing for riders and transparent policies for drivers, enhancing the overall experience for both parties. Summon was inspired by a personal experience of its founder, who faced significant delays while waiting for public transportation, ultimately leading to the creation of a more efficient ride-hailing solution.

Getaround

Seed Round in 2011
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

GoodData

Series B in 2011
GoodData Corporation operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on business intelligence and analytics, catering to the needs of organizations seeking to enhance their data-driven decision-making processes. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GoodData offers a comprehensive analytics platform that consolidates data from various sources, including internal systems and cloud services. This platform enables businesses to manage data governance, security, and self-service data discovery effectively. GoodData’s solutions cover a wide range of analytics applications, including enterprise analytics for sales, marketing, and customer service. Additionally, the company provides support, training, and consulting services to assist clients in leveraging their data. Its clientele spans multiple industries, including e-commerce, financial services, media, and technology, both in the United States and internationally. GoodData's mission is to empower enterprises to create Smart Business Applications that enhance performance and drive competitive advantage by integrating analytics into everyday business operations.

Airbnb

Series B in 2011
Airbnb, Inc., established in 2007, operates a global online platform that connects hosts offering accommodations with guests seeking short-term stays. Its diverse listings range from private rooms and luxury villas to unique stays and boutique hotels, totaling over 8 million active listings worldwide. Airbnb facilitates bookings and provides management tools for both hosts and guests, generating revenue through transaction fees. As of 2023, North America contributes to 50% of its revenue.

One

Seed Round in 2011
One Inc. operates a mobile application called One, designed to facilitate social networking by connecting users based on shared interests. The app utilizes information from social media platforms like Facebook, along with location tracking, to notify users when others nearby have similar interests. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, One Inc. aims to enhance social interactions by providing a platform that fosters connections among users in their vicinity.

GoodData

Series A in 2010
GoodData Corporation operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on business intelligence and analytics, catering to the needs of organizations seeking to enhance their data-driven decision-making processes. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GoodData offers a comprehensive analytics platform that consolidates data from various sources, including internal systems and cloud services. This platform enables businesses to manage data governance, security, and self-service data discovery effectively. GoodData’s solutions cover a wide range of analytics applications, including enterprise analytics for sales, marketing, and customer service. Additionally, the company provides support, training, and consulting services to assist clients in leveraging their data. Its clientele spans multiple industries, including e-commerce, financial services, media, and technology, both in the United States and internationally. GoodData's mission is to empower enterprises to create Smart Business Applications that enhance performance and drive competitive advantage by integrating analytics into everyday business operations.

GoodData

Seed Round in 2009
GoodData Corporation operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on business intelligence and analytics, catering to the needs of organizations seeking to enhance their data-driven decision-making processes. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GoodData offers a comprehensive analytics platform that consolidates data from various sources, including internal systems and cloud services. This platform enables businesses to manage data governance, security, and self-service data discovery effectively. GoodData’s solutions cover a wide range of analytics applications, including enterprise analytics for sales, marketing, and customer service. Additionally, the company provides support, training, and consulting services to assist clients in leveraging their data. Its clientele spans multiple industries, including e-commerce, financial services, media, and technology, both in the United States and internationally. GoodData's mission is to empower enterprises to create Smart Business Applications that enhance performance and drive competitive advantage by integrating analytics into everyday business operations.

Hands-On Mobile

Series C in 2005
Hands-On Mobile is a global publisher based in San Francisco, California, specializing in mobile lifestyle, games, and personalization products. The company targets a wide range of market segments within the mobile handset industry and operates additional offices in cities including San Diego, London, Krakow, Madrid, Paris, Munich, Beijing, Shanghai, and Sao Paulo. Hands-On Mobile develops mobile games and entertainment applications, offering a diverse catalog that includes Java, BREW, SMS, MMS, and WAP games in multiple languages. Additionally, the company's Developer Network supports third-party developers in mobilizing and monetizing their content. Hands-On Mobile also provides subscription-based lifestyle products such as sports news, music news, ringtones, and astrology services, alongside a carrier-grade platform for managing the deployment of downloadable games and applications.

Hands-On Mobile

Series A in 2004
Hands-On Mobile is a global publisher based in San Francisco, California, specializing in mobile lifestyle, games, and personalization products. The company targets a wide range of market segments within the mobile handset industry and operates additional offices in cities including San Diego, London, Krakow, Madrid, Paris, Munich, Beijing, Shanghai, and Sao Paulo. Hands-On Mobile develops mobile games and entertainment applications, offering a diverse catalog that includes Java, BREW, SMS, MMS, and WAP games in multiple languages. Additionally, the company's Developer Network supports third-party developers in mobilizing and monetizing their content. Hands-On Mobile also provides subscription-based lifestyle products such as sports news, music news, ringtones, and astrology services, alongside a carrier-grade platform for managing the deployment of downloadable games and applications.
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