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.
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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 EdTech
SigIQ
Seed Round in 2025
SigIQ offers and builds reliable & trustworthy GenAI for lowering the cost of personalized learning to the cost of computation.
Campus
Series B in 2025
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.
Microverse
Series A in 2022
Microverse is an online educational platform focused on training remote software developers. The organization aims to connect one million individuals with remote job opportunities by 2030. Its educational model emphasizes collaborative learning, where students from diverse backgrounds work in small, distributed teams and engage in pair programming. Through this approach, they hold each other accountable while developing their coding skills on open source and freelance projects. Microverse's programs are structured around income share agreements, allowing students to learn full-stack web development and receive career guidance. This model not only equips students with the necessary technical skills but also enables companies to recruit talented software developers without geographic limitations.
Elevate K-12
Series C in 2022
Elevate K-12 is an instructional services company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in live streaming instruction for K-12 classrooms. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes proprietary technology to deliver live classes directly into physical classrooms through a multi-location streaming system. This innovative approach allows students to receive real-time educational guidance, whether they are in school or learning from home, thereby enhancing the overall learning experience. Elevate K-12 aims to bridge the gap in educational access and ensure effective instruction for students across various locations.
Multiverse
Series D in 2022
Multiverse is a technology startup that aims to provide an alternative to traditional university education by focusing on career-oriented apprenticeships. The company develops an EdTech platform designed to match young talent with professional services and digital roles, facilitating applied learning throughout their apprenticeship journeys. This approach not only equips individuals with essential skills but also helps them build social capital and establish strong professional networks. By prioritizing practical experience, Multiverse seeks to empower young people in creating fulfilling careers, thus serving as a viable alternative to conventional academic paths and uninspiring corporate training programs.
Guild
Series F in 2022
Guild's lifelong learning platform offers classes, programs, and degrees for working adults, with a path for them to move forward in their education and careers. It offers these adults support from start to finish, with their technology platform for discovery, learning, and organizing the experience, and extra support with their tech-enabled student advising model.
Sora Schools
Venture Round in 2021
Sora Schools, Inc. operates as an online private middle and high school based in Smyrna, Georgia, and was founded in 2018. The institution offers a project-based learning approach that allows students to engage deeply with subjects of interest, fostering hands-on experience and portfolio development. Students have the flexibility to choose what they study and how they demonstrate their knowledge, promoting a personalized educational experience. Sora provides various programs, including career mentorship, counseling services, and preparation for college. Its curriculum is accredited by Cognia and WASC, and it is also approved by the NCAA, ensuring a recognized educational standard that supports students in their academic and career aspirations.
Multiverse
Series C in 2021
Multiverse is a technology startup that aims to provide an alternative to traditional university education by focusing on career-oriented apprenticeships. The company develops an EdTech platform designed to match young talent with professional services and digital roles, facilitating applied learning throughout their apprenticeship journeys. This approach not only equips individuals with essential skills but also helps them build social capital and establish strong professional networks. By prioritizing practical experience, Multiverse seeks to empower young people in creating fulfilling careers, thus serving as a viable alternative to conventional academic paths and uninspiring corporate training programs.
RemNote
Seed Round in 2021
RemNote is a knowledge management platform designed to enhance learning for researchers and professionals. It offers a note-taking tool that allows users to organize their thoughts, plans, and tasks in a streamlined manner. By integrating recent research in neuroscience and psychology with advanced web technology, RemNote enables users to structure their knowledge in a way that aligns with their thinking processes. This approach helps individuals manage their notes effectively and optimize their learning for long-term retention.
Microverse
Series A in 2021
Microverse is an online educational platform focused on training remote software developers. The organization aims to connect one million individuals with remote job opportunities by 2030. Its educational model emphasizes collaborative learning, where students from diverse backgrounds work in small, distributed teams and engage in pair programming. Through this approach, they hold each other accountable while developing their coding skills on open source and freelance projects. Microverse's programs are structured around income share agreements, allowing students to learn full-stack web development and receive career guidance. This model not only equips students with the necessary technical skills but also enables companies to recruit talented software developers without geographic limitations.
Guild
Series E in 2021
Guild's lifelong learning platform offers classes, programs, and degrees for working adults, with a path for them to move forward in their education and careers. It offers these adults support from start to finish, with their technology platform for discovery, learning, and organizing the experience, and extra support with their tech-enabled student advising model.
Multiverse
Series B in 2021
Multiverse is a technology startup that aims to provide an alternative to traditional university education by focusing on career-oriented apprenticeships. The company develops an EdTech platform designed to match young talent with professional services and digital roles, facilitating applied learning throughout their apprenticeship journeys. This approach not only equips individuals with essential skills but also helps them build social capital and establish strong professional networks. By prioritizing practical experience, Multiverse seeks to empower young people in creating fulfilling careers, thus serving as a viable alternative to conventional academic paths and uninspiring corporate training programs.
Brainly
Series D in 2020
Brainly is an online learning platform founded in 2009 in Kraków, Poland, by Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, and Tomasz Kraus. It serves as a collaborative space for middle and high school students, parents, and teachers, allowing users to ask questions and receive homework help from their peers and experts. The platform promotes effective learning by enabling students to strengthen their skills in subjects such as math, science, and history while fostering a community where they can exchange insights and make connections. Available in 35 countries, Brainly aims to inspire confidence in students by encouraging them to assist others in their learning journey.
Hellosaurus
Seed Round in 2020
Hellosaurus is an interactive learning platform based in New York that focuses on providing educational and entertaining content for children. Founded in 2019, the platform offers a range of creative programs, fun activities, and video classes designed to engage young learners. It allows content creators to produce their own shows, equipping them with tools to enhance their content production. By combining interactive experiences with educational material, Hellosaurus aims to foster a playful learning environment for kids.
JigSpace
Seed Round in 2020
JigSpace Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2015. It has developed a platform that facilitates the creation and sharing of interactive three-dimensional instructions, known as "Jigs." Users can explore complex ideas and products through augmented reality, viewing step-by-step 3D breakdowns that enhance learning experiences. The Jig Workshop feature allows anyone to create and share their own Jigs, similar to tools like Canva or PowerPoint, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. The platform is utilized in various sectors, including product marketing, education, and technical support, with notable adoption by companies such as Medtronic and Hino Trucks. JigSpace aims to democratize knowledge sharing, enabling users to develop and demonstrate 3D products collaboratively, enhancing engagement and understanding across diverse audiences.
Microverse
Seed Round in 2020
Microverse is an online educational platform focused on training remote software developers. The organization aims to connect one million individuals with remote job opportunities by 2030. Its educational model emphasizes collaborative learning, where students from diverse backgrounds work in small, distributed teams and engage in pair programming. Through this approach, they hold each other accountable while developing their coding skills on open source and freelance projects. Microverse's programs are structured around income share agreements, allowing students to learn full-stack web development and receive career guidance. This model not only equips students with the necessary technical skills but also enables companies to recruit talented software developers without geographic limitations.
Guild
Series D in 2019
Guild's lifelong learning platform offers classes, programs, and degrees for working adults, with a path for them to move forward in their education and careers. It offers these adults support from start to finish, with their technology platform for discovery, learning, and organizing the experience, and extra support with their tech-enabled student advising model.
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.
RosieReality
Seed Round in 2018
RosieReality, founded in 2017 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops an educational mobile application named Rosie, aimed at children aged 9 and up. The app utilizes augmented reality to engage kids in learning about science and basic robotics coding through interactive challenges. Users program Rosie the Robot by manipulating magical 3D shapes to solve AR puzzles, making the learning experience both fun and educational. The application is designed to foster curiosity and interest in scientific exploration, providing parents with a valuable tool for enriching their children's early education.
Brainly
Series B in 2017
Brainly is an online learning platform founded in 2009 in Kraków, Poland, by Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, and Tomasz Kraus. It serves as a collaborative space for middle and high school students, parents, and teachers, allowing users to ask questions and receive homework help from their peers and experts. The platform promotes effective learning by enabling students to strengthen their skills in subjects such as math, science, and history while fostering a community where they can exchange insights and make connections. Available in 35 countries, Brainly aims to inspire confidence in students by encouraging them to assist others in their learning journey.
Outlearn
Seed Round in 2015
Outlearn Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cloud-based platform designed for creating, sharing, and delivering custom online learning for professional software developers. The platform allows individual developers and teams to assemble modular learning content from various sources into personalized learning paths. Outlearn also features a curated content catalog, enabling users to discover and publish original content while facilitating trackable learning experiences for organizations. Originally established as Hatchlearn Inc. in 2014, the company rebranded to Outlearn Inc. in February 2015. The goal of Outlearn is to simplify and enhance the process of online learning for developers, akin to the transformative impacts of GitHub, Wikipedia, and iTunes in their respective fields.
Outlearn
Seed Round in 2014
Outlearn Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cloud-based platform designed for creating, sharing, and delivering custom online learning for professional software developers. The platform allows individual developers and teams to assemble modular learning content from various sources into personalized learning paths. Outlearn also features a curated content catalog, enabling users to discover and publish original content while facilitating trackable learning experiences for organizations. Originally established as Hatchlearn Inc. in 2014, the company rebranded to Outlearn Inc. in February 2015. The goal of Outlearn is to simplify and enhance the process of online learning for developers, akin to the transformative impacts of GitHub, Wikipedia, and iTunes in their respective fields.
Brainly
Series A in 2014
Brainly is an online learning platform founded in 2009 in Kraków, Poland, by Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, and Tomasz Kraus. It serves as a collaborative space for middle and high school students, parents, and teachers, allowing users to ask questions and receive homework help from their peers and experts. The platform promotes effective learning by enabling students to strengthen their skills in subjects such as math, science, and history while fostering a community where they can exchange insights and make connections. Available in 35 countries, Brainly aims to inspire confidence in students by encouraging them to assist others in their learning journey.
Neverware
Seed Round in 2013
Neverware is a company that specializes in developing desktop operating systems aimed at enhancing security and manageability. Its primary product, CloudReady, is a lightweight operating system based on Google's Chromium OS, designed to run on a wide range of hardware. This operating system allows educational institutions and enterprise organizations to effectively convert their existing computers into more efficient, secure, and user-friendly machines. By leveraging open-source architecture, Neverware provides a cost-effective solution for organizations looking to optimize their IT resources while maintaining a high level of performance and security.
BetterLesson
Venture Round in 2011
BetterLesson, Inc. is a professional development platform designed for K-12 educators, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on connecting teachers with personal coaches to set professional development goals and create tailored learning plans. BetterLesson offers a comprehensive database that allows educators to access lesson plans, classroom materials, and instructional resources, facilitating collaboration and sharing among peers. The platform emphasizes research-based professional development aimed at enhancing student outcomes, equipping educators with the skills necessary to foster meaningful, student-centered learning experiences. Through various offerings, including workshops, one-on-one coaching, and defined learning pathways, BetterLesson supports educators in navigating the complexities of modern teaching and achieving strategic educational goals.
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