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 Video
Conntour
Seed Round in 2025
Conntour specializes in providing AI-driven security video management systems for governments and businesses. Their platform employs advanced AI to enhance surveillance capabilities, offering features such as natural language processing for intuitive camera control, real-time analytics for threat detection, and seamless integration with existing security infrastructure. This enables organizations to optimize their security operations, respond more efficiently to incidents, and reduce manual monitoring efforts.
Moonvalley
Seed Round in 2024
Moonvalley builds creative studio, powered by the most capable video and image foundational models. The company is creating the place where generative image and video experiences will be built. Backed by Y-Combinator and Khosla Ventures.
Ozone
Seed Round in 2023
Ozone is an innovative company that has developed an AI-powered video editing platform designed for seamless remote collaboration. As internet speeds continue to rise, Ozone capitalizes on this trend by offering a cloud-based solution that allows users to edit high-definition footage efficiently. The platform enables creative producers to create video mockups in seconds, perform color corrections with ease, and preview final results before exporting. By eliminating the need for bulky hardware and streamlining complex workflows, Ozone provides a lightweight and accessible editing experience that enhances creativity and productivity for content creators.
Mentorcam
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Mentorcam, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that operates a video messaging app allowing fans to purchase short video messages offering personal advice and motivation from renowned experts and public figures. The platform serves as a consultation tool, connecting users with mentors who provide guidance on various topics, including fundraising, user acquisition, and tactical sales skills. This service aims to help small business owners and professionals navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and accelerate their business growth through personalized mentorship and expert insight.
Powder
Series A in 2021
Powder is a startup that offers a video editing platform aimed at gamers and content creators. The platform employs artificial intelligence to automatically identify and clip highlight moments from video streams, allowing users to efficiently share their favorite gaming moments. By streamlining the editing process, Powder enables creators to concentrate on content creation and engage with others who share similar interests. This approach not only enhances the gaming experience but also fosters a community where users can connect and interact over their shared passions.
Duckly
Seed Round in 2020
Duckly is a video call and collaboration tool specifically designed for developers, facilitating real-time communication and code sharing. The software enables programmers to engage in pair programming, share their code, and collaborate effectively with team members, even when working remotely. With built-in integrations, Duckly enhances the ability to share knowledge and resources, making it an efficient solution for distributed teams. Its optimized platform focuses on code sharing rather than high-resolution video, catering directly to the unique needs of developers.
Powder
Seed Round in 2019
Powder is a startup that offers a video editing platform aimed at gamers and content creators. The platform employs artificial intelligence to automatically identify and clip highlight moments from video streams, allowing users to efficiently share their favorite gaming moments. By streamlining the editing process, Powder enables creators to concentrate on content creation and engage with others who share similar interests. This approach not only enhances the gaming experience but also fosters a community where users can connect and interact over their shared passions.
Highfive Technologies
Series C in 2018
Highfive Technologies, Inc. is a developer of video and web conferencing solutions that provide high-fidelity audio and high-definition 4K video connections. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of browser-based devices that support video, audio, and screen sharing across laptops, tablets, and phones. Highfive’s innovative Hardware-as-a-Service model allows organizations to access high-quality conferencing technology with minimal upfront investment, enhancing the quality and ease of communication and collaboration in the workplace. In 2013, the company transitioned from its original name, Parlay Labs, Inc., and as of September 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Dialpad, Inc.
Loom
Seed Round in 2017
Loom, Inc. is a video messaging application development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company offers a platform that enables users to record and share videos, capturing screen, voice, and face, which can be instantly shared via a link through email or messaging. This tool is widely utilized across various business functions, including engineering, sales, recruiting, marketing, and customer support, facilitating efficient communication within teams. Additionally, Loom addresses the challenges of photo and video management by providing a cloud-based solution that allows users to access and manage their media libraries seamlessly across devices, without consuming local storage space. The company, which was previously known as Opentest, Inc., has garnered support from investors, including YCombinator.
Highfive Technologies
Series B in 2015
Highfive Technologies, Inc. is a developer of video and web conferencing solutions that provide high-fidelity audio and high-definition 4K video connections. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of browser-based devices that support video, audio, and screen sharing across laptops, tablets, and phones. Highfive’s innovative Hardware-as-a-Service model allows organizations to access high-quality conferencing technology with minimal upfront investment, enhancing the quality and ease of communication and collaboration in the workplace. In 2013, the company transitioned from its original name, Parlay Labs, Inc., and as of September 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Dialpad, Inc.
Visible Measures
Series F in 2014
Visible Measures Corporation is a technology company that specializes in content advertising solutions aimed at enhancing consumer engagement through video content. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides independent third-party measurement services that allow advertisers and video publishers to analyze video performance data and measure content consumption and distribution. Their flagship product, VisibleSuite, offers insights into audience interactions with video content, enabling brands to optimize their advertising strategies and maximize their share of attention relative to media expenditure. By leveraging large-scale user-level data, Visible Measures assists clients in creating custom audience segments for more effective targeting in their advertising campaigns. As of March 31, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of AcuityAds US Inc.
Dubsmash
Seed Round in 2014
Dubsmash, Inc. operates a mobile application that enables users to create and share lip-synced videos. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform allows content creators to select audio clips from movies, songs, and quotes, and then record themselves lip-syncing to these clips. Users can also upload their own audio, enhancing their videos with color but without additional filters or text animation. The application serves as a micro-video-entertainment platform, fostering creativity and social interaction among its users.
Highfive Technologies
Series A in 2013
Highfive Technologies, Inc. is a developer of video and web conferencing solutions that provide high-fidelity audio and high-definition 4K video connections. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of browser-based devices that support video, audio, and screen sharing across laptops, tablets, and phones. Highfive’s innovative Hardware-as-a-Service model allows organizations to access high-quality conferencing technology with minimal upfront investment, enhancing the quality and ease of communication and collaboration in the workplace. In 2013, the company transitioned from its original name, Parlay Labs, Inc., and as of September 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Dialpad, Inc.
Snap
Series B in 2013
Snap Inc., established in 2010, is a global camera company headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It operates primarily through its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application renowned for its ephemeral nature, allowing users to send and share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after viewing. Snapchat offers a range of creative features, including filters, lenses, augmented reality experiences, and Stories, which enable users to create and share content with friends or a broader audience. The platform also includes Discover, providing access to original content from publishers and creators, and Memories, allowing users to save and revisit their Snaps. In addition to its software offerings, Snap Inc. has ventured into hardware with Spectacles, wearable cameras that capture first-person perspective content and sync with Snapchat. The company generates nearly all its revenue from advertising, with North America being its largest market despite only accounting for a quarter of its user base. As of 2023, Snapchat boasts over 400 million daily active users.
THIS TECHNOLOGY
Series A in 2012
THIS TECHNOLOGY, Inc. specializes in dynamic ad insertion and alternate content delivery solutions designed for multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) and programming networks. Its innovative platforms facilitate the seamless integration of video operations and advertising systems, enabling real-time communication regarding content and advertising availability. This technology streamlines the delivery of both local and national content and advertisements across various platforms, including video on demand (VOD), network DVR, IPTV, TV Everywhere, and mobile devices. Based in Denver, with additional offices in New York City and Beijing, the company serves prominent clients such as Comcast, Verizon, NBCUniversal, and ABC, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of video advertising.
Visible Measures
Series E in 2012
Visible Measures Corporation is a technology company that specializes in content advertising solutions aimed at enhancing consumer engagement through video content. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides independent third-party measurement services that allow advertisers and video publishers to analyze video performance data and measure content consumption and distribution. Their flagship product, VisibleSuite, offers insights into audience interactions with video content, enabling brands to optimize their advertising strategies and maximize their share of attention relative to media expenditure. By leveraging large-scale user-level data, Visible Measures assists clients in creating custom audience segments for more effective targeting in their advertising campaigns. As of March 31, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of AcuityAds US Inc.
Highfive Technologies
Series A in 2012
Highfive Technologies, Inc. is a developer of video and web conferencing solutions that provide high-fidelity audio and high-definition 4K video connections. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of browser-based devices that support video, audio, and screen sharing across laptops, tablets, and phones. Highfive’s innovative Hardware-as-a-Service model allows organizations to access high-quality conferencing technology with minimal upfront investment, enhancing the quality and ease of communication and collaboration in the workplace. In 2013, the company transitioned from its original name, Parlay Labs, Inc., and as of September 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Dialpad, Inc.
Visible Measures
Series D in 2011
Visible Measures Corporation is a technology company that specializes in content advertising solutions aimed at enhancing consumer engagement through video content. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides independent third-party measurement services that allow advertisers and video publishers to analyze video performance data and measure content consumption and distribution. Their flagship product, VisibleSuite, offers insights into audience interactions with video content, enabling brands to optimize their advertising strategies and maximize their share of attention relative to media expenditure. By leveraging large-scale user-level data, Visible Measures assists clients in creating custom audience segments for more effective targeting in their advertising campaigns. As of March 31, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of AcuityAds US Inc.
Tremor Video
Venture Round in 2011
Provides video advertising solutions for advertisers and agencies, and publisher partners in the United States and internationally.
Telaria
Venture Round in 2011
Telaria, Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in New York, specializes in providing a software platform for publishers worldwide to manage and maximize revenue from video advertising. Its platform offers real-time analytics, data-driven decisioning tools, and a monetization solution to optimize yield across digital video inventory. Telaria enables publishers to control their video advertising business through a single platform, supporting connected TV, mobile, and over-the-top content. The company generates revenue on a transactional basis, charging publishers each time an advertising impression is monetized on its platform. As of September 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of The Rubicon Project, Inc., following its rebrand from Tremor Video, Inc.
Visible Measures
Series C in 2009
Visible Measures Corporation is a technology company that specializes in content advertising solutions aimed at enhancing consumer engagement through video content. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides independent third-party measurement services that allow advertisers and video publishers to analyze video performance data and measure content consumption and distribution. Their flagship product, VisibleSuite, offers insights into audience interactions with video content, enabling brands to optimize their advertising strategies and maximize their share of attention relative to media expenditure. By leveraging large-scale user-level data, Visible Measures assists clients in creating custom audience segments for more effective targeting in their advertising campaigns. As of March 31, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of AcuityAds US Inc.
DECA
Series B in 2009
Founded by Michael Wayne and Chris Kimbell, both formerly of Sony Pictures, DECA (Digital Entertainment Company of America) launches as a production house for mainstream digital entertainment. The company received $5 million from Mayfield, Atomico and General Catalyst Partners and will be putting the investment into finding and financing novel digital entertainment web properties. DECA, however, will not serve as a destination for these properties, but rather invest in them and distribute them through their partner's channels. There is little word on what properties they will focus their money on, but they will be announcing their first 3 projects in the fall of 2007. Web video shows are definitely in the cards, with non-video properties on the horizon as well.
Tudou Holdings
Series C in 2008
Tudou is a Chinese video sharing website launched in 2005 by Wang Tei, designed to empower young users to express their creativity through video content. The platform allows users to watch, upload, rate, share, comment on, and recommend a variety of videos, including user-generated content, licensed material, and original programming. In 2012, Tudou merged with Youku, creating a dominant player in the online video market under the name Youku Tudou, Inc. This merger significantly enhanced the user base, with monthly unique visitors increasing from approximately 182 million in late 2010 to about 227 million by mid-2013, outpacing competitors like Sohu, PPTV, and iQiyi. Tudou's focus on engaging and interactive experiences has made it a key platform for independent video producers in China.
WonderHowTo
Series A in 2008
WonderHowTo, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a search engine and directory for how-to videos across a wide array of categories, including beauty, arts and crafts, health, technology, and lifestyle. Founded in 2007 and based in Santa Monica, California, the platform allows users to browse and discover instructional videos aggregated from various sources on the internet. Initially focused on curating and indexing video tutorials, WonderHowTo has evolved to include community contributions, enabling members to submit original articles and share knowledge on topics better suited for written format. The platform emphasizes interaction among its users and aims to facilitate a vibrant community of creators and learners.
Visible Measures
Series B in 2008
Visible Measures Corporation is a technology company that specializes in content advertising solutions aimed at enhancing consumer engagement through video content. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides independent third-party measurement services that allow advertisers and video publishers to analyze video performance data and measure content consumption and distribution. Their flagship product, VisibleSuite, offers insights into audience interactions with video content, enabling brands to optimize their advertising strategies and maximize their share of attention relative to media expenditure. By leveraging large-scale user-level data, Visible Measures assists clients in creating custom audience segments for more effective targeting in their advertising campaigns. As of March 31, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of AcuityAds US Inc.
DECA
Series A in 2007
Founded by Michael Wayne and Chris Kimbell, both formerly of Sony Pictures, DECA (Digital Entertainment Company of America) launches as a production house for mainstream digital entertainment. The company received $5 million from Mayfield, Atomico and General Catalyst Partners and will be putting the investment into finding and financing novel digital entertainment web properties. DECA, however, will not serve as a destination for these properties, but rather invest in them and distribute them through their partner's channels. There is little word on what properties they will focus their money on, but they will be announcing their first 3 projects in the fall of 2007. Web video shows are definitely in the cards, with non-video properties on the horizon as well.
Tudou Holdings
Series B in 2007
Tudou is a Chinese video sharing website launched in 2005 by Wang Tei, designed to empower young users to express their creativity through video content. The platform allows users to watch, upload, rate, share, comment on, and recommend a variety of videos, including user-generated content, licensed material, and original programming. In 2012, Tudou merged with Youku, creating a dominant player in the online video market under the name Youku Tudou, Inc. This merger significantly enhanced the user base, with monthly unique visitors increasing from approximately 182 million in late 2010 to about 227 million by mid-2013, outpacing competitors like Sohu, PPTV, and iQiyi. Tudou's focus on engaging and interactive experiences has made it a key platform for independent video producers in China.
Visible Measures
Series A in 2007
Visible Measures Corporation is a technology company that specializes in content advertising solutions aimed at enhancing consumer engagement through video content. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides independent third-party measurement services that allow advertisers and video publishers to analyze video performance data and measure content consumption and distribution. Their flagship product, VisibleSuite, offers insights into audience interactions with video content, enabling brands to optimize their advertising strategies and maximize their share of attention relative to media expenditure. By leveraging large-scale user-level data, Visible Measures assists clients in creating custom audience segments for more effective targeting in their advertising campaigns. As of March 31, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of AcuityAds US Inc.
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