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 Manufacturing

Magma

Seed Round in 2023
Magma is a building materials B2B manufacturing platform and supply chain enablement platform. Its product stack includes factory and supplier-specific applications that help partner factories obtain raw materials, locate global buyers, and gain access to energy and resources. It enables factories to improve their output, practices, and global demand.

Material Bank

Series D in 2022
Material Bank operates a comprehensive marketplace tailored for design professionals in the architecture and design sectors. Founded in 2013 and based in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in New York and a logistics hub in Memphis, the company provides a unique platform where architects and interior designers can search for and order a wide range of materials, including textiles, flooring, ceramics, and more, from various leading brands. Material Bank stands out as the world's largest resource library focused on architectural and design materials, enabling users to receive samples by 10:30 a.m. the following day, thereby streamlining the material selection process for design projects.

Cover

Series B in 2021
Cover Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and installation of prefabricated homes, with a particular focus on custom backyard structures such as studios, home offices, guest houses, and hobby spaces. Founded in 2014 and based in Gardena, California, Cover employs proprietary design software and a precision manufacturing system to create energy-efficient and well-designed living spaces. The company aims to make thoughtfully built homes accessible to a broader audience, offering a streamlined process that significantly reduces the time required for traditional construction. Cover has initiated operations in Los Angeles and is currently accepting pre-orders for its products worldwide.

Varda

Series A in 2021
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on creating products in space that can be utilized for terrestrial applications, leveraging the advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure that facilitates the harvesting of materials from space, particularly through asteroid mining, to produce new products. The founders of the company are Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens.

Material Bank

Series C in 2021
Material Bank operates a comprehensive marketplace tailored for design professionals in the architecture and design sectors. Founded in 2013 and based in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in New York and a logistics hub in Memphis, the company provides a unique platform where architects and interior designers can search for and order a wide range of materials, including textiles, flooring, ceramics, and more, from various leading brands. Material Bank stands out as the world's largest resource library focused on architectural and design materials, enabling users to receive samples by 10:30 a.m. the following day, thereby streamlining the material selection process for design projects.

Cover

Series A in 2020
Cover Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and installation of prefabricated homes, with a particular focus on custom backyard structures such as studios, home offices, guest houses, and hobby spaces. Founded in 2014 and based in Gardena, California, Cover employs proprietary design software and a precision manufacturing system to create energy-efficient and well-designed living spaces. The company aims to make thoughtfully built homes accessible to a broader audience, offering a streamlined process that significantly reduces the time required for traditional construction. Cover has initiated operations in Los Angeles and is currently accepting pre-orders for its products worldwide.

Voodoo Manufacturing

Seed Round in 2017
Voodoo Manufacturing, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in 3D printing services. The company operates a robotic 3D printing factory, offering fast, affordable, and high-volume manufacturing solutions. Voodoo Manufacturing focuses on transforming ideas into tangible products by providing scalable 3D printing services that cater to designers, entrepreneurs, professionals, and engineers. Utilizing desktop 3D printers and a variety of materials, Voodoo Manufacturing facilitates the production of plastic parts and products, helping clients enhance their revenue and expand their customer base.

Cover

Seed Round in 2017
Cover Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and installation of prefabricated homes, with a particular focus on custom backyard structures such as studios, home offices, guest houses, and hobby spaces. Founded in 2014 and based in Gardena, California, Cover employs proprietary design software and a precision manufacturing system to create energy-efficient and well-designed living spaces. The company aims to make thoughtfully built homes accessible to a broader audience, offering a streamlined process that significantly reduces the time required for traditional construction. Cover has initiated operations in Los Angeles and is currently accepting pre-orders for its products worldwide.

SignalDemand

Venture Round in 2008
SignalDemand specializes in margin optimization software designed specifically for process manufacturers. The company’s applications utilize advanced econometric models, optimization algorithms, and activity-based costing techniques to help manufacturers adapt to fluctuating costs and market conditions. By offering predictive analytics and continuous adjustment capabilities, SignalDemand enables manufacturers to effectively align pricing, product mix, and plant capacity with real-time supply and demand dynamics. This approach empowers clients to maximize profitability while navigating the complexities of the manufacturing landscape.

SignalDemand

Series C in 2007
SignalDemand specializes in margin optimization software designed specifically for process manufacturers. The company’s applications utilize advanced econometric models, optimization algorithms, and activity-based costing techniques to help manufacturers adapt to fluctuating costs and market conditions. By offering predictive analytics and continuous adjustment capabilities, SignalDemand enables manufacturers to effectively align pricing, product mix, and plant capacity with real-time supply and demand dynamics. This approach empowers clients to maximize profitability while navigating the complexities of the manufacturing landscape.

SignalDemand

Series B in 2005
SignalDemand specializes in margin optimization software designed specifically for process manufacturers. The company’s applications utilize advanced econometric models, optimization algorithms, and activity-based costing techniques to help manufacturers adapt to fluctuating costs and market conditions. By offering predictive analytics and continuous adjustment capabilities, SignalDemand enables manufacturers to effectively align pricing, product mix, and plant capacity with real-time supply and demand dynamics. This approach empowers clients to maximize profitability while navigating the complexities of the manufacturing landscape.
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