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 wide range of technology sectors, including advanced materials, clean energy, disruptive technology, healthcare IT, and consumer services, among others. General Catalyst typically invests between $0.05 million and $0.25 million in seed-stage companies and between $10 million and $50 million in growth equity, seeking profitable firms with substantial revenue and EBITDA. Their approach emphasizes mentorship and collaboration, fostering strong relationships with entrepreneurs who share their vision and values. They have managed eight venture capital funds, accumulating around $3.75 billion in capital commitments, reflecting their commitment to supporting innovative companies throughout their growth journey.

Adrian Abeijon

Investor

Mark Allen

CFO

Juliet Bailin

Principal

Brian Bedol

Managing Director

Marc Bhargava

Managing Director

Chris Bischoff

Managing Director

Larry Bohn

Managing Director

Kristen Camarota

Investor

Kenneth Chenault

Chairman and Managing Director

Quentin Clark

Managing Director

Mark Crane

Partner, Investment Team

Joel Cutler

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Christopher Davis

Partner, Investments

Kyle Doherty

Managing Director, Investments

Bill Fitzgerald

Co-Founder and Special Advisors

Molly Blaauw Gillis

Partner and Chief of Staff

Jeremy Goldstein

Partner

Julia Goodman

Investor

Drew Gordon

Investor

Steve Herrod

Managing Director

Tony Ho

Investor

Diana Hong

Investor

Mina Hsiang

Associate

Paula Hübner

Partner

Nmachi Jidenma

Partner

Christopher Kauffman

Principal and Member of the Investment Team

Zak Kukoff

Principal

Bill Kung

Principal

Paul Kwan

Managing Director

Alexandre Momeni

Executive, Investments and Partner

Deep Nishar

Managing Director

Dipchand ("Deep") Nishar

Managing Director

Reva Nohria

Principal

Trevor Oelschig

Managing Director

Pranay Orugunta

Healthcare Investor

Mo Punjwani

Associate, Investments

Candace Richardson

Principal

Max Rimpel

Partner

Paul Sagan

Investor

Pranav Singhvi

Managing Director

Vedant Suri

Investor

Alex Tran

Managing Director

Catherine Tu

Partner

Elena Viboch

Partner

Andrea Wang

Principal, Early Stage Investment

Vincent Zhu

Investor

Past deals in Generation Z

Guild

Series F in 2022
Guild Education, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company provides a lifelong learning platform designed for working adults, offering a range of online courses, workshops, and educational programs. These include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, high school diplomas, certificate programs, and language learning opportunities. Guild Education supports its users throughout their educational journey by utilizing a technology platform that facilitates discovery and learning, as well as a tech-enabled student advising model to enhance the overall experience. The company aims to empower adults to advance their education and career paths effectively.

Zestworld

Series A in 2022
Zestworld is helping comic book artists and writers publish their work and earn money from fans. The company's platform enables creators to self-distribute their work, own their fan contact information, engage with their audience in innovative new formats, and crucially to control and monetize their IP rights.

Zorus

Series A in 2021
Zorus, Inc. specializes in providing both on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Monroe, Connecticut, the company focuses on transitioning cybersecurity from traditional on-premise solutions to cloud-based services, which offer various advantages. Zorus has developed a cybersecurity platform that utilizes constantly updated threat intelligence to monitor internet traffic. This platform effectively identifies and blocks malware threats, including viruses, ransomware, botnets, and phishing scams, ensuring that businesses can safely access their internet connectivity.

Zageno

Series C in 2021
ZAGENO Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products, serving researchers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of items, including preparation products for protein purification and DNA/RNA extraction, gene editing tools such as CRISPR and gene transfer products, and PCR-related materials like cloning and real-time PCR products. Additionally, ZAGENO provides sequencing products, detection kits, and various laboratory accessories such as buffers, enzymes, and lab supplies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ZAGENO aims to enhance scientific innovation by simplifying the purchasing process through its e-commerce platform, which features over 10 million products and a peer-reviewed rating system known as the Scientific Score. This platform is accessible on multiple devices, making it a convenient option for researchers and a valuable sales channel for suppliers.

Convex

Seed Round in 2021
Zerowatt is a serverless infrastructure company. It was founded in 2020 by James Cowling, Jamie Turner, and Sujay Jayakar.

Guild

Series E in 2021
Guild Education, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company provides a lifelong learning platform designed for working adults, offering a range of online courses, workshops, and educational programs. These include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, high school diplomas, certificate programs, and language learning opportunities. Guild Education supports its users throughout their educational journey by utilizing a technology platform that facilitates discovery and learning, as well as a tech-enabled student advising model to enhance the overall experience. The company aims to empower adults to advance their education and career paths effectively.

Guild

Series D in 2019
Guild Education, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company provides a lifelong learning platform designed for working adults, offering a range of online courses, workshops, and educational programs. These include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, high school diplomas, certificate programs, and language learning opportunities. Guild Education supports its users throughout their educational journey by utilizing a technology platform that facilitates discovery and learning, as well as a tech-enabled student advising model to enhance the overall experience. The company aims to empower adults to advance their education and career paths effectively.

Zageno

Series B in 2019
ZAGENO Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products, serving researchers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of items, including preparation products for protein purification and DNA/RNA extraction, gene editing tools such as CRISPR and gene transfer products, and PCR-related materials like cloning and real-time PCR products. Additionally, ZAGENO provides sequencing products, detection kits, and various laboratory accessories such as buffers, enzymes, and lab supplies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ZAGENO aims to enhance scientific innovation by simplifying the purchasing process through its e-commerce platform, which features over 10 million products and a peer-reviewed rating system known as the Scientific Score. This platform is accessible on multiple devices, making it a convenient option for researchers and a valuable sales channel for suppliers.

Ourglass

Seed Round in 2015
Ourglass ensures privacy by only sharing a users’ posts with their approved inner-circle. By limiting users to 12 trusted friends, the app provides a uniquely intimate space that quells patterns of social land-grab prevalent on other social platforms. The app also saves stories so users can go back in time and relive memories. “Ephemeral content is great if you want to send funny pictures that you want to disappear, but there are a lot of memories that we want to save and relive with friends,” explains Krueger.

Eons

Series B in 2007
Eons Inc. operates an online community specifically designed for baby boomers, primarily targeting individuals over fifty years of age. Founded in 2005, the company's platform allows users to maintain connections with friends, engage with new acquaintances, and share their life experiences. By fostering a social network tailored to the needs and interests of this demographic, Eons Inc. aims to enhance social interaction and create a sense of community among its members.

Eons

Series A in 2006
Eons Inc. operates an online community specifically designed for baby boomers, primarily targeting individuals over fifty years of age. Founded in 2005, the company's platform allows users to maintain connections with friends, engage with new acquaintances, and share their life experiences. By fostering a social network tailored to the needs and interests of this demographic, Eons Inc. aims to enhance social interaction and create a sense of community among its members.
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