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General Catalyst

Venture Capital

General Catalyst supports innovative tech firms (Airbnb, Stripe etc.) with broad experience in Cambridge, Palo Alto & NYC.

Founded 2000 United States Cambridge, United States 50-200 employees Finance, Financial Services

950

Total Investments

537

Portfolio Companies

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Exits

2

Industries

General Information

Industries Finance, Financial Services
Funding Stage Seed +3

Company Overview

Founded 2000
Employees 50-200
Location United States Cambridge, United States

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About General Catalyst

General Catalyst invests in extraordinary entrepreneurs who are creating innovative technology companies and market-leading businesses. The company has backed numerous successful ventures, ranging from Airbnb and ClassPass to Gusto (formerly known as ZenPayroll) and Warby Parker. Drawing on their vast experience, the team at General Catalyst provides invaluable support to founders as they build their companies. With offices located in Cambridge, MA, Palo Alto, CA, and New York City, General Catalyst is well-positioned to help entrepreneurs succeed.

Recent Investments (950)

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Series B •••••• Sep 2026
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Not Funded/Unknown •••••• Jun 2026

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