General Catalyst
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2000
AUM
$32 000 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series B
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
We partner with the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive resilience and applied AI. We support founders with a long-term view who challenge the status quo, partnering with them from seed to growth stage and beyond. With offices in the US, Europe, and India, we have supported the growth of 800+ businesses, including Airbnb, Anduril, Anthropic, Applied Intuition, Commure, Glean, Gusto, Helsing, Hubspot, Kayak, Livongo, Mistral, Ramp, Samsara, Snap, Stripe, Sword, and Zepto.
Industry
Region of investment
General Catalyst Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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General Catalyst Fund X – Early Stage
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Energy
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
Asia
|
$5-10 m
|
$600 M
|
March 2020
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General Catalyst Group XI
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$4600 M
|
October 2021
|
|
General Catalyst Health Assurance Fund II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
Asia
|
$5-10 m
|
$675 M
|
July 2022
|
|
General Catalyst Fund XII Core VC Funds
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Gaming
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
Asia
|
$5-10 m
|
$4500 M
|
October 2024
|
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FAQs about General Catalyst
Where is General Catalyst located?
General Catalyst is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was General Catalyst founded?
General Catalyst was founded in 2000.
What sectors and industries does General Catalyst invest in?
General Catalyst invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Internet and Web Services, Mobile/Apps, Other, SaaS, Security, Software, AI, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech.
What is General Catalyst geographical focus of investments?
General Catalyst invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does General Catalyst typically invest in?
General Catalyst invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.
What is the usual amount of General Catalyst investment?
General Catalyst usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for General Catalyst?
General Catalyst has around $32 000m assets under management.
When was General Catalyst last fund created?
General Catalyst last fund was created/launched in 2024-10-10