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 Messaging

Loom

Series C in 2021
Loom, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a video messaging application designed to facilitate work communication. Founded in 2015, Loom allows users to capture, record, and narrate videos that can be instantly shared via a link, streamlining the process of conveying messages without the need to switch applications or upload content. The platform caters to a variety of use cases, including engineering, sales, recruiting, design, marketing, customer support, and leadership. In addition to its video messaging capabilities, Loom also offers a cloud-based photo and video library solution, enabling users to manage their media seamlessly across devices without consuming local storage space. This comprehensive approach addresses the challenges of photo and video management in an era of high-resolution content and limited storage capacity.

MobileCoin

Series A in 2021
MobileCoin, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, operates a cryptocurrency that emphasizes privacy and security in transactions. The platform utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate secure exchanges while ensuring user confidentiality. MobileCoin is designed to be easily integrated with mobile messaging applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Signal, allowing users to access a MobileCoin wallet seamlessly. By combining distributed trust with a user-friendly experience, MobileCoin aims to enhance the way individuals conduct secure transactions in a digital environment.

Loom

Series B in 2020
Loom, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a video messaging application designed to facilitate work communication. Founded in 2015, Loom allows users to capture, record, and narrate videos that can be instantly shared via a link, streamlining the process of conveying messages without the need to switch applications or upload content. The platform caters to a variety of use cases, including engineering, sales, recruiting, design, marketing, customer support, and leadership. In addition to its video messaging capabilities, Loom also offers a cloud-based photo and video library solution, enabling users to manage their media seamlessly across devices without consuming local storage space. This comprehensive approach addresses the challenges of photo and video management in an era of high-resolution content and limited storage capacity.

Remesh

Series A in 2020
Remesh Inc. operates an AI-powered platform that facilitates live conversations with customers or employees, allowing users to engage with up to 1,000 participants simultaneously. Founded in 2013 and based in the United States, the company focuses on gathering and analyzing audience responses in real-time. This technology enables organizations to quickly collect valuable insights and opinions, empowering them to make more informed business decisions. By integrating artificial intelligence with market research, Remesh provides a unique solution for advertisers and brands to understand the collective thinking of their target audiences, thus enhancing their ability to communicate effectively and respond to consumer needs.

Remesh

Series A in 2018
Remesh Inc. operates an AI-powered platform that facilitates live conversations with customers or employees, allowing users to engage with up to 1,000 participants simultaneously. Founded in 2013 and based in the United States, the company focuses on gathering and analyzing audience responses in real-time. This technology enables organizations to quickly collect valuable insights and opinions, empowering them to make more informed business decisions. By integrating artificial intelligence with market research, Remesh provides a unique solution for advertisers and brands to understand the collective thinking of their target audiences, thus enhancing their ability to communicate effectively and respond to consumer needs.

Loom

Seed Round in 2017
Loom, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a video messaging application designed to facilitate work communication. Founded in 2015, Loom allows users to capture, record, and narrate videos that can be instantly shared via a link, streamlining the process of conveying messages without the need to switch applications or upload content. The platform caters to a variety of use cases, including engineering, sales, recruiting, design, marketing, customer support, and leadership. In addition to its video messaging capabilities, Loom also offers a cloud-based photo and video library solution, enabling users to manage their media seamlessly across devices without consuming local storage space. This comprehensive approach addresses the challenges of photo and video management in an era of high-resolution content and limited storage capacity.

Quill

Seed Round in 2017
Quill is a computer software company that provides a messaging software built for productivity, not engagement. The company is a team of engineers and designers who previously helped build and launch Stripe, Square, and OpenAI. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Begin

Seed Round in 2016
Begin is a company that specializes in developing and marketing an interactive bot application programming interface aimed at enhancing user communication and collaboration. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Begin's platform allows users to create groups and teams, facilitating the assignment and management of tasks. The company leverages command messaging technology to automate tasks over the Internet, significantly improving organizational teamwork and efficiency. With a focus on creating fully-featured, globally scalable applications, Begin aims to transform static processes into dynamic, collaborative environments for businesses.

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.

Chatous

Series A in 2015
Chatous, Inc. is an online chat platform that facilitates social discovery through conversation. Established in 2012 by three Stanford Computer Science students, the service employs big data algorithms to enhance user interactions and predict compatibility among users. As individuals engage in conversations, the platform continuously learns from these interactions, refining its algorithm to improve user experience. Based in the United States, Chatous aims to create meaningful connections by leveraging a data-driven approach to social networking.

Pushbullet

Seed Round in 2015
Pushbullet Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, incorporated in 2013. The company specializes in creating applications that facilitate seamless communication between devices, allowing users to send links, files, reminders, and checklists between their computers, smartphones, and tablets. Pushbullet's technology enables users to receive notifications for calls and texts on their computers, enhancing productivity and connectivity. By bridging the gap between various devices, Pushbullet aims to streamline the user experience and improve efficiency across digital platforms.

Chatous

Seed Round in 2014
Chatous, Inc. is an online chat platform that facilitates social discovery through conversation. Established in 2012 by three Stanford Computer Science students, the service employs big data algorithms to enhance user interactions and predict compatibility among users. As individuals engage in conversations, the platform continuously learns from these interactions, refining its algorithm to improve user experience. Based in the United States, Chatous aims to create meaningful connections by leveraging a data-driven approach to social networking.

Talkray

Series B in 2014
Talkray is a developer of a mobile communication application that transforms smartphones into walkie-talkies, allowing users to make free calls and engage in chat. The application is available for download on both Android and iPhone platforms. In addition to voice communication, Talkray enables users to share photos, videos, and locations, facilitating a more connected experience with friends and family. The app prioritizes ease of use and accessibility, making it a versatile tool for maintaining personal connections.

Yik Yak

Series A in 2014
Yik Yak is a location-based social networking platform that facilitates connections within local communities. The application allows users to share news, ask questions, post pictures, and engage in discussions, fostering an environment for casual and relatable interactions. By focusing on community engagement, Yik Yak enables individuals to connect with like-minded peers, creating a space for both support and humor. The platform is designed to enhance users' experiences by promoting local engagement and interaction, making it a unique tool for discovering and participating in community life.

Magin

Seed Round in 2014
Magin is an iPhone email app that tries to improve where other similar apps fall short by providing unique user interface, combined with cool features. The app tries to focus on most of the key things in email and makes them better by providing user experience that will make your actions seem fast and fluid. The app also tries to incorporate gestures and hand movements to excel the user experience, and combine these with unique animations that makes the interface to look lively and attractive. Being in such a crowded space Magin tries to differentiate from it's competitors by combining unique user interface with great features and aims to boost your productivity, whereas other similar apps are trying to "just work", Magin make it all seem like magic.

Snap

Series B in 2013
Snap Inc. is a multinational camera company that operates the popular photo messaging application, Snapchat. This platform enables users to communicate through short videos and images, known as Snaps, while offering various features such as personalized camera tools, group chats, and the ability to create and view stories. Snapchat's Discover section curates content from publishers and creators based on user interests. The Snap Map feature provides a live map displaying user locations, nearby friends, and popular stories. Additionally, the Memories function allows users to save and organize their Snaps in a searchable collection. In 2016, Snap launched Spectacles, video-sharing sunglasses that facilitate capturing content from a first-person perspective. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was previously known as Snapchat, Inc.

Talkray

Series A in 2013
Talkray is a developer of a mobile communication application that transforms smartphones into walkie-talkies, allowing users to make free calls and engage in chat. The application is available for download on both Android and iPhone platforms. In addition to voice communication, Talkray enables users to share photos, videos, and locations, facilitating a more connected experience with friends and family. The app prioritizes ease of use and accessibility, making it a versatile tool for maintaining personal connections.

Discord

Seed Round in 2012
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and communities. Initially designed for gamers, it has expanded its appeal to various groups, including hobbyists, study groups, and local clubs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Discord enables seamless communication through its instant messaging and digital distribution features, which are accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, facilitating regular interaction without compromising performance during gaming or other activities.

GroupMe

Series B in 2011
GroupMe Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates a group messaging application accessible via smartphones, push notifications, or SMS. Founded in 2010, the platform allows users to communicate in groups effortlessly, enabling anyone from their contact list to join conversations without requiring a smartphone. GroupMe facilitates connections among friends, family, and coworkers, making it a versatile tool for maintaining relationships. The company gained significant attention by processing billions of messages and receiving the Breakout award at SXSW. In 2011, GroupMe was acquired and became a subsidiary of Skype Global, yet it continues to function with a degree of autonomy, fostering an entrepreneurial environment among its team.

Laszlo Systems

Venture Round in 2010
Laszlo Systems specializes in user experience solutions that enhance interoperability across applications tailored for mobile and web-enabled devices. The company offers web and mobile solutions that facilitate seamless connectivity to various backend systems and cloud services, presenting users with unified interfaces to access and share data from multiple applications, including email, contacts, calendar, and voicemail. Users can effectively manage a consolidated list of messages, including emails and social media communications, and maintain an aggregated calendar through an intuitive web interface accessible from desktops and mobile devices. By leveraging Laszlo's solutions, service providers can deliver an engaging and distinctive experience for integrated communication, messaging, and social networking services.

Laszlo Systems

Series C in 2008
Laszlo Systems specializes in user experience solutions that enhance interoperability across applications tailored for mobile and web-enabled devices. The company offers web and mobile solutions that facilitate seamless connectivity to various backend systems and cloud services, presenting users with unified interfaces to access and share data from multiple applications, including email, contacts, calendar, and voicemail. Users can effectively manage a consolidated list of messages, including emails and social media communications, and maintain an aggregated calendar through an intuitive web interface accessible from desktops and mobile devices. By leveraging Laszlo's solutions, service providers can deliver an engaging and distinctive experience for integrated communication, messaging, and social networking services.

JNJ Mobile

Series B in 2008
JNJ Mobile, Inc. is a mobile social community that facilitates connections among users through a platform designed for web-enabled mobile phones. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Herzliya, Israel, the company enables members to play games, chat, and make new friends across various devices, including iPhone, Android, and tablets. By offering an engaging community experience, JNJ Mobile caters to a multicultural and dynamic user base, allowing individuals to connect and interact in a fun and entertaining environment.

m-Qube

Series D in 2005
m-Qube, Inc. operates as a mobile channel enabler. The company develops, delivers, and bills for mobile content, messaging, and applications in the United States.

Laszlo Systems

Series B in 2005
Laszlo Systems specializes in user experience solutions that enhance interoperability across applications tailored for mobile and web-enabled devices. The company offers web and mobile solutions that facilitate seamless connectivity to various backend systems and cloud services, presenting users with unified interfaces to access and share data from multiple applications, including email, contacts, calendar, and voicemail. Users can effectively manage a consolidated list of messages, including emails and social media communications, and maintain an aggregated calendar through an intuitive web interface accessible from desktops and mobile devices. By leveraging Laszlo's solutions, service providers can deliver an engaging and distinctive experience for integrated communication, messaging, and social networking services.

m-Qube

Series C in 2004
m-Qube, Inc. operates as a mobile channel enabler. The company develops, delivers, and bills for mobile content, messaging, and applications in the United States.

IMlogic

Series C in 2004
IMlogic, Inc. specializes in enterprise software that integrates instant messaging services across various industries, including financial services, energy, healthcare, government, media, telecommunications, technology, consumer products, and manufacturing. The company's solutions focus on securing, deploying, and utilizing instant messaging and presence technology to facilitate real-time business communications. Additionally, IMlogic provides tools to manage and secure both public and enterprise instant messaging networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate governance policies.

m-Qube

Series B in 2003
m-Qube, Inc. operates as a mobile channel enabler. The company develops, delivers, and bills for mobile content, messaging, and applications in the United States.

IMlogic

Series B in 2003
IMlogic, Inc. specializes in enterprise software that integrates instant messaging services across various industries, including financial services, energy, healthcare, government, media, telecommunications, technology, consumer products, and manufacturing. The company's solutions focus on securing, deploying, and utilizing instant messaging and presence technology to facilitate real-time business communications. Additionally, IMlogic provides tools to manage and secure both public and enterprise instant messaging networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate governance policies.

Laszlo Systems

Venture Round in 2002
Laszlo Systems specializes in user experience solutions that enhance interoperability across applications tailored for mobile and web-enabled devices. The company offers web and mobile solutions that facilitate seamless connectivity to various backend systems and cloud services, presenting users with unified interfaces to access and share data from multiple applications, including email, contacts, calendar, and voicemail. Users can effectively manage a consolidated list of messages, including emails and social media communications, and maintain an aggregated calendar through an intuitive web interface accessible from desktops and mobile devices. By leveraging Laszlo's solutions, service providers can deliver an engaging and distinctive experience for integrated communication, messaging, and social networking services.

m-Qube

Series A in 2002
m-Qube, Inc. operates as a mobile channel enabler. The company develops, delivers, and bills for mobile content, messaging, and applications in the United States.

IMlogic

Series A in 2002
IMlogic, Inc. specializes in enterprise software that integrates instant messaging services across various industries, including financial services, energy, healthcare, government, media, telecommunications, technology, consumer products, and manufacturing. The company's solutions focus on securing, deploying, and utilizing instant messaging and presence technology to facilitate real-time business communications. Additionally, IMlogic provides tools to manage and secure both public and enterprise instant messaging networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate governance policies.

Laszlo Systems

Seed Round in 2001
Laszlo Systems specializes in user experience solutions that enhance interoperability across applications tailored for mobile and web-enabled devices. The company offers web and mobile solutions that facilitate seamless connectivity to various backend systems and cloud services, presenting users with unified interfaces to access and share data from multiple applications, including email, contacts, calendar, and voicemail. Users can effectively manage a consolidated list of messages, including emails and social media communications, and maintain an aggregated calendar through an intuitive web interface accessible from desktops and mobile devices. By leveraging Laszlo's solutions, service providers can deliver an engaging and distinctive experience for integrated communication, messaging, and social networking services.
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