General Catalyst
Location on request · Invests in US; Global; LATAM; Asia · Website
Check size
$2M-$50M
Thesis
We back founders venturing beyond to build transformational companies that create positive, enduring change. Applied AI and global resilience are fundamental forces reshaping industries.
Likely not a fit for
Late-stage buyouts, commodity businesses without transformation potential
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
19 contacts on file
Robin Dechant
Partner · Primary contact
Lemuel Bourne
Partner
Niko Bonatsos
Managing Director
David Fialkow
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Kenneth Chenault
Chairman and Managing Director
Larry Bohn
Managing Director
Kyle Doherty
Managing Director
Quentin Clark
Managing Director
Joel Cutler
Managing Director
John Kim
Managing Director
Paul Kwan
Managing Director
Holly Maloney
Managing Director
Deep Nishar
Managing Director and Member of the Management Committee
Trevor Oelschig
Managing Director
Hemant Taneja
Managing Director
Alex Tran
Managing Director
Adam Valkin
Managing Director
Anand Chandrasekaran
Partner
Zak Kukoff
Principal
Portfolio
Airbnb is a global platform that connects travelers with unique accommodations and experiences offered by hosts in over 220 countries. Founded in 2007, the company has grown to include over 5 million hosts and has facilitated more than 2 billion guest arrivals, fostering authentic connections between guests and local communities.
Stripe builds programmable financial services. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.
Snap Inc. is the parent company of Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app known for its ephemeral content, including Stories and Lenses. The platform offers innovative features like augmented reality tools and advertising solutions for businesses, catering to a diverse audience of users and creators.
Instacart powers the future of grocery by partnering with retailers to provide customers with access to the food they love, while saving them time.
GitLab is the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform used by more than 100,000 organizations to deliver software faster, more efficiently, while strengthening security and compliance.
Figma is a collaborative interface design tool that allows users to design, prototype, and collaborate on projects in real-time.
Circle Games is a mobile gaming company that offers engaging puzzle experiences through its flagship game, Sort Express. Players are challenged to organize, match, and clear real-world 3D objects across increasingly complex levels, providing a uniquely satisfying gameplay experience.
Ramp Network is a global financial technology company building solutions that connect the crypto economy with today’s financial infrastructure. They provide a powerful fiat<>crypto toolkit to onboard users into web3.
Monzo is a digital bank based in the UK that offers a range of financial services including personal and business banking, savings accounts, investments, and loans. Known for its user-friendly app, Monzo aims to provide transparency in banking and innovative features to help users manage their finances effectively.
Mistral AI is a pioneering French artificial intelligence startup founded in April 2023 by three visionary researchers. The company aims to democratize artificial intelligence by creating open-source, efficient, and innovative AI models, products, and solutions that make frontier AI accessible to everyone.
Glean is a Work AI platform designed to connect to all company data, enabling users to find, create, and automate various tasks. The platform features personal AI assistants, AI agents, and advanced search capabilities tailored for enterprise environments.
Helsing is a software-native company focused on developing advanced architectures and AI algorithms to protect democratic values and open societies. They work with governments and industry partners to enhance existing hardware and deploy software-defined hardware.
Recent activity
- May 2026
Modal
Series C · Co-Lead
- May 2026
Forus
Series B · Investor
- Apr 2026
Mission Control Games
Seed · Lead
- Apr 2026
Yuzu Health
Series A · Investor
- Apr 2026
Neeva
Seed · Investor
- Mar 2026
Zero RFI
Seed · Investor
- Mar 2026
Claros
Seed · Co-Lead
- Feb 2026
Constelli
Series A · Lead
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