General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a global growth equity firm founded in 1980 and based in New York. It specializes in growth capital investments for high-potential companies across sectors such as software and technology, consumer, financial services, and healthcare. The firm combines capital with strategic guidance and a long-term partnership approach, supporting management teams to scale and expand market reach. With a collaborative, globally integrated investment model, it provides sector expertise and a deep understanding of growth drivers to help entrepreneurs build enduring, market-leading businesses. General Atlantic maintains a worldwide footprint with offices in key centers including Stamford, Palo Alto, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, London, Munich, Jakarta, Mumbai, Singapore, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo.

Connor Antisdale

Principal, GA Credit

Christopher Apfel

Vice President

Max August

Investor

Ziyad Baeshen

Vice President

Kara Barnett

Managing Director

Alexa Bartlett

Principal

Anish Batlaw

Managing Director

Adam Berg

Operating Partner

Achim Berg

Operating Partner

Michael Bevan

Managing Director, BeyondNetZero Team

Sharad Bhojnagarwala

Principal

Izkandar Bloy

Vice President

Matthew Bonanno

Managing Director, GA Credit

Wilson Bowen

Managing Director

David Buckley

Managing Director and Head of Growth Acceleration Group

Whitney Cacase

Vice President, Human Capital

Jessie Cai

Principal

Gabriel Caillaux

Co-President, Managing Director, Head of Climate, Head of Business EMEA and Member of the Executive, Investment and Portfolio Committees

Frederico Carvalho

Operating Partner

Rodrigo Catunda

Managing Director and Co-Head of Brazil Office

Christopher Caulkin

Managing Director and Head of Technology for EMEA

Thomas Cefalu

Analyst

Luis Cervantes

Managing Director and Head of Mexico Office

Zeev Thepris Charaf

Vice President

Laura Chen

Vice President

Betty Chen

Senior Associate, BeyondNetZero Team

Anthony Costa

Vice President

Andrew Crawford

Managing Director, Chairman of the Portfolio Committee and Global Head of Consumer

Alex Crisses

Managing Director

Steven Denning

Chairman

Harrison DiGia

Vice President

Matthew Dorr

Principal

Michael Drittel

Vice President

Jonathan Durham

Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Buyouts

Mark Dzialga

Managing Director

Martin Escobari

Co-President, Managing Director, Head of Global Growth Equity, Chairman of the Investment Committee and Member of the Portfolio Committee

Oscar Fan

Principal

Andrew Ferrer

Managing Director

Christian Figge Ph.D

Managing Director

William Ford

Investor

Natasha Fowlie

Principal

Stas Futoransky

Principal, GA Credit

Roger Gao

Managing Director

Sofía Garrido

Vice President

Jon Gol

Principal, GA Credit

Aaron Goldman

Managing Director

Cornelia Gomez

Investor

Michael Gosk JD

Managing Director and CFO

William Grabe

Managing Director

Fletcher Gregory

Principal

Sascha Guenther

Managing Director

Rhea Hamilton

Managing Director

Asher Hecht

Principal

Robert Hedlund

Managing Director of CA Credit

David Hodgson

Investor

Tom Hussey

Principal

Alex Immerman

Associate

Jeffrey Kaczmarski

Senior Associate

Melis Kahya

Managing Director, Head of Consumer for EMEA

Justin Kotzin

Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets

John LaDien

Associate

Peter Lafer

Principal

Samuel Lerer

Vice President

Anton Levy

Managing Director

Victor Li Ph.D

Managing Director

Tony Li

Principal

Hilary Lindemann

Principal

Simon Liu

Principal

Preston McKenzie

Operating Partner

Alok Misra

Operating Partner and COO for India

Sandeep Naik

Managing Director, Member of the Management Committee and Head of Business, India and Southeast Asia

Raphael Osnoss

Managing Director

Raph Osnoss

Principal

Christian Osterland

Vice President

Seckin Ozdamar

Principal, Growth Acceleration Group

Armaan Pai

Vice President

Andrew Papadakos

Managing Director and CFO of Fund Finance

Annie Paydar

Managing Director, Member of the Executive Committee and Global Head of Human Capital

Gary Pesola

Investor

Jason Pitts Ph.D

Vice President

Nate Powell

Managing Director, GA Credit

Jordan Principe

Principal, GA Credit

Shantanu Rastogi

Managing Director and Head of India

Jon Reese

Principal

Kell Reilly

Managing Director

Gary Reiner

Operating Partner

Luiz Ribeiro

Managing Director and Co-Head of Brazil Office

Maria Ribeiro

Vice President

Graham Robertson

Principal

Pierre Samec Ph.D

Operating Partner

Shaw Joseph

Managing Director

Ben Sherman

Vice President

Paul Stamas

Managing Director

Lefei Sun

Managing Director and Head of Healthcare for China

Justin Sunshine

Managing Director

David Swift

Managing Director, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategies

Tanzeen Syed

Managing Director and Head of Consumer Internet and Technology

Varun Talukdar

Principal

Victor Taslim

Vice President

Philipp Thun-Hohenstein

Principal

Graves Tompkins

Managing Director

John Toriello

Managing Director and Global Head of Portfolio Management and Due Diligence

Ben Tour

Vice President

Vinay Trivedi

Investor

Javier Valenzuela

Senior Associate

Anna Vershebeniuk

Senior Associate

Robbert Vorhoff

Managing Director

Joanne Wang

Associate

Ke Wei

Managing Director

Caroline Woodworth

Managing Director

Leo Wouters

Managing Director, Private Credit Strategy, GA Credit

Henri de Castries

Chairman, Europe

Ingrid van der Hoorn

Vice President, Finance

Past deals in Payments

Clip

Venture Round in 2024
Clip is transforming card acceptance in Mexico by providing portable card-reading hardware and a digital payment platform that enables businesses to accept all credit and debit cards, including contactless payments. The company's solutions allow businesses to turn smartphones or tablets into card terminals, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for complicated paperwork or monthly fees. By focusing on empowering Mexican businesses, Clip helps them increase sales and grow by offering a user-friendly application that simplifies payment acceptance. This approach positions Clip as a vital ally for merchants seeking efficient and accessible payment solutions.

Bold

Series C in 2024
Bold is a company that operates an application designed to facilitate payments and manage sales reports and transactions, specifically targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Colombia. Founded in 2019 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, Bold aims to simplify financial processes for its clients. In addition to its core financial services, Bold Media, Inc., which was established in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California, provides an internal blog platform that helps organizations share knowledge and ideas efficiently.

PhonePe

Private Equity Round in 2023
PhonePe is a mobile payments application that enables users to transfer money instantly using just their mobile number. The platform is built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and incorporates a digital wallet, making digital payments simple and secure. PhonePe aims to eliminate the need for cash and cards by providing a universally accepted payment solution, thereby enhancing the overall commerce experience for both customers and businesses. Its focus is on facilitating seamless transactions in the digital payment landscape.

PhonePe

Private Equity Round in 2023
PhonePe is a mobile payments application that enables users to transfer money instantly using just their mobile number. The platform is built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and incorporates a digital wallet, making digital payments simple and secure. PhonePe aims to eliminate the need for cash and cards by providing a universally accepted payment solution, thereby enhancing the overall commerce experience for both customers and businesses. Its focus is on facilitating seamless transactions in the digital payment landscape.

PhonePe

Private Equity Round in 2023
PhonePe is a mobile payments application that enables users to transfer money instantly using just their mobile number. The platform is built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and incorporates a digital wallet, making digital payments simple and secure. PhonePe aims to eliminate the need for cash and cards by providing a universally accepted payment solution, thereby enhancing the overall commerce experience for both customers and businesses. Its focus is on facilitating seamless transactions in the digital payment landscape.

PhonePe

Private Equity Round in 2023
PhonePe is a mobile payments application that enables users to transfer money instantly using just their mobile number. The platform is built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and incorporates a digital wallet, making digital payments simple and secure. PhonePe aims to eliminate the need for cash and cards by providing a universally accepted payment solution, thereby enhancing the overall commerce experience for both customers and businesses. Its focus is on facilitating seamless transactions in the digital payment landscape.

Klar

Series C in 2022
Klar is a digital platform offering deposit and credit services. It provides instant credit, no-commission cashback, and withdrawal services via a card and mobile app, presenting secure, low-cost alternatives to traditional credit services.

Modulr

Series C in 2022
Modulr offers a payments-as-a-service platform and API that enables embedded payments and automated payment flows for digital businesses. The platform integrates into products or systems to move money faster, streamline existing services, launch new payment products, and improve customer experiences, driving incremental revenue and operational efficiencies.

Branch

Series C in 2022
Branch is a company that facilitates accelerated pay and digital wallet solutions for businesses, enabling them to empower their workers through efficient financial services. By streamlining payment processes, Branch helps organizations save money while providing employees with faster access to their earnings and complimentary digital banking services. The platform does not require pre-funding or upfront capital, making it an accessible option for various businesses looking to enhance their payroll systems. Additionally, Branch promotes a new brand of public discourse by inviting curated groups of knowledgeable individuals to engage in meaningful discussions on relevant issues, aiming to foster a more interactive and informed dialogue online.

Bold

Series B in 2022
Bold is a company that operates an application designed to facilitate payments and manage sales reports and transactions, specifically targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Colombia. Founded in 2019 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, Bold aims to simplify financial processes for its clients. In addition to its core financial services, Bold Media, Inc., which was established in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California, provides an internal blog platform that helps organizations share knowledge and ideas efficiently.

Klar

Series B in 2022
Klar is a digital platform offering deposit and credit services. It provides instant credit, no-commission cashback, and withdrawal services via a card and mobile app, presenting secure, low-cost alternatives to traditional credit services.

isaac

Series B in 2021
Isaac is an all-in-one platform designed to streamline financial management for schools, enabling them to focus on educational priorities. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including payment processing, financial products, software, and communication tools. By managing and automating tuition payment receivables, Isaac mitigates financial risks for educational institutions while ensuring a seamless payment experience for parents. Additionally, the platform offers insights into the financial condition of schools, allowing for better planning and resource allocation. Each month, Isaac transfers a predetermined amount to the school, reflecting their future income, thereby supporting the institution’s financial stability and operational efficiency.

isaac

Series B in 2021
Isaac is an all-in-one platform designed to streamline financial management for schools, enabling them to focus on educational priorities. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including payment processing, financial products, software, and communication tools. By managing and automating tuition payment receivables, Isaac mitigates financial risks for educational institutions while ensuring a seamless payment experience for parents. Additionally, the platform offers insights into the financial condition of schools, allowing for better planning and resource allocation. Each month, Isaac transfers a predetermined amount to the school, reflecting their future income, thereby supporting the institution’s financial stability and operational efficiency.

Chime

Series G in 2021
Chime is a mobile banking and finance platform that automatically sets aside a predetermined amount into savings after transactions. It earns revenue from merchant transaction fees, aligning incentives and enabling users to avoid fees, save money, and lead healthier financial lives.

Klar

Series B in 2021
Klar is a digital platform offering deposit and credit services. It provides instant credit, no-commission cashback, and withdrawal services via a card and mobile app, presenting secure, low-cost alternatives to traditional credit services.

Mollie

Series C in 2021
Mollie is a technology-driven payments platform that enables merchants to integrate online payments quickly through a single, developer-friendly API. It processes payments for more than 50,000 clients and supports a broad range of local and global methods, including Mastercard, Visa, Amex, PayPal, iDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA Direct Debit, Giropay, SOFORT Banking, and other options. The platform emphasizes simplicity and reliability, offering features such as single-click payments, fraud monitoring, multicurrency processing, daily settlement management, and real-time accounting to streamline checkout, reduce costs, and manage funds on one platform. Mollie focuses on continuous innovation and ease of integration and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Chime

Series F in 2020
Chime is a mobile banking and finance platform that automatically sets aside a predetermined amount into savings after transactions. It earns revenue from merchant transaction fees, aligning incentives and enabling users to avoid fees, save money, and lead healthier financial lives.

Neon

Series C in 2020
Founded in Brazil in 2016, Neon is a leading fintech offering digital banking services. It provides debit and credit cards with no annual fees, personal loans, payroll loans, investments, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Neon also supports micro-entrepreneurs through MEI Fácil. With over 15 million customers and 1600 employees, Neon has seen significant revenue growth.

Chime

Series E in 2019
Chime is a mobile banking and finance platform that automatically sets aside a predetermined amount into savings after transactions. It earns revenue from merchant transaction fees, aligning incentives and enabling users to avoid fees, save money, and lead healthier financial lives.

Neon

Series B in 2019
Founded in Brazil in 2016, Neon is a leading fintech offering digital banking services. It provides debit and credit cards with no annual fees, personal loans, payroll loans, investments, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Neon also supports micro-entrepreneurs through MEI Fácil. With over 15 million customers and 1600 employees, Neon has seen significant revenue growth.

Clip

Series C in 2019
Clip is transforming card acceptance in Mexico by providing portable card-reading hardware and a digital payment platform that enables businesses to accept all credit and debit cards, including contactless payments. The company's solutions allow businesses to turn smartphones or tablets into card terminals, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for complicated paperwork or monthly fees. By focusing on empowering Mexican businesses, Clip helps them increase sales and grow by offering a user-friendly application that simplifies payment acceptance. This approach positions Clip as a vital ally for merchants seeking efficient and accessible payment solutions.

Chime

Series D in 2019
Chime is a mobile banking and finance platform that automatically sets aside a predetermined amount into savings after transactions. It earns revenue from merchant transaction fees, aligning incentives and enabling users to avoid fees, save money, and lead healthier financial lives.

Invoice Cloud

Acquisition in 2018
InvoiceCloud is a prominent provider of electronic payment and billing solutions, serving over 500 clients across 36 states in the United States. The company specializes in Electronic Bill Presentment with Payment (EBPP) services, which allow organizations to reduce costs through paper suppression and improve cash flow with online payment options. Its platform caters to various sectors, including government, utilities, health and wellness, non-profit, and financial services, offering features such as payment scheduling and paperless billing. InvoiceCloud enhances customer engagement by facilitating web-based self-service, thereby reducing the need for customer calls and visits. Additionally, its robust client reconciliation and reporting capabilities set it apart in the industry, driving significant digital adoption among users.

BillDesk

Corporate Round in 2018
BillDesk is a technology company specializing in electronic payment and collections services. It offers an integrated platform and unified APIs designed to simplify and enhance the digital payment experience for consumers and businesses alike. By providing a comprehensive solution for managing payments, BillDesk enables users to navigate the complexities of traditional billing systems while benefiting from the efficiency of electronic transactions. The company's platform supports various payment methods and facilitates reconciliation and settlement operations across multiple channels, ensuring a seamless and frictionless payment process for its customers.

Clip

Venture Round in 2017
Clip is transforming card acceptance in Mexico by providing portable card-reading hardware and a digital payment platform that enables businesses to accept all credit and debit cards, including contactless payments. The company's solutions allow businesses to turn smartphones or tablets into card terminals, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for complicated paperwork or monthly fees. By focusing on empowering Mexican businesses, Clip helps them increase sales and grow by offering a user-friendly application that simplifies payment acceptance. This approach positions Clip as a vital ally for merchants seeking efficient and accessible payment solutions.

BillDesk

Secondary Market in 2016
BillDesk is a technology company specializing in electronic payment and collections services. It offers an integrated platform and unified APIs designed to simplify and enhance the digital payment experience for consumers and businesses alike. By providing a comprehensive solution for managing payments, BillDesk enables users to navigate the complexities of traditional billing systems while benefiting from the efficiency of electronic transactions. The company's platform supports various payment methods and facilitates reconciliation and settlement operations across multiple channels, ensuring a seamless and frictionless payment process for its customers.

Network International

Private Equity Round in 2015
Network International is a prominent provider of payment solutions in the Middle East and Africa, established in 1994. The company offers a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled services designed to meet the diverse needs of merchants and financial institutions. Its offerings include credit and debit card processing, ATM management, merchant acquiring, and consumer finance applications. Network International is recognized for its innovative approach and ability to deliver tailored solutions that enhance payment transactions, making them secure, fast, and efficient. As a principal member of Visa International and MasterCard International in the UAE, it holds a significant position in the market, being the first independent vendor certified by both networks for card payments. The company also provides consultancy services to assist clients in planning and designing new card products and programs. Committed to driving customer revenue and profitability, Network International continues to evolve its services to adapt to the growing demands of the digital commerce landscape.

Adyen

Series B in 2014
Adyen is a global financial technology company empowering businesses with end-to-end payment solutions, data-driven insights, and financial products. It serves prominent clients such as Facebook, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft across its worldwide offices.

Klarna

Venture Round in 2014
Klarna is a technology-driven payments company that provides a platform for connecting consumers and merchants with flexible payment options for online and offline shopping. It offers direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans, supported by a mobile app that enhances the shopping experience with flexible payment options and cashback rewards. The company operates across multiple countries and serves merchants with payment solutions and tailored advertising services, including messaging and insights features. Klarna is known for its buy now, pay later model, enabling interest-free financing for purchases divided into installments.

Klarna

Series C in 2011
Klarna is a technology-driven payments company that provides a platform for connecting consumers and merchants with flexible payment options for online and offline shopping. It offers direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans, supported by a mobile app that enhances the shopping experience with flexible payment options and cashback rewards. The company operates across multiple countries and serves merchants with payment solutions and tailored advertising services, including messaging and insights features. Klarna is known for its buy now, pay later model, enabling interest-free financing for purchases divided into installments.

GlobalCollect

Acquisition in 2007
GlobalCollect is a payment service provider that specializes in processing e-commerce payments globally. Founded in 1994 by Jan Manten and Ron Vollebregt, the company is headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, and operates as a subsidiary of Ingenico Group. GlobalCollect offers local e-payment services tailored for international customer not-present channels, including online, mail, and telephone orders. Additionally, the company provides fraud screening services and integrated fraud reduction tools to enhance the security of customer transactions. Through these services, GlobalCollect supports product and service providers in managing their online payment processes effectively.

NET1 UEPS Technologies

Post in 2005
Net1 UEPS Technologies specializes in creating secure and affordable transaction channels for un-banked and under-banked individuals, primarily in developing economies. The company offers chip card technologies and systems, including its Universal Electronic Payment System (U.E.P.S.), to facilitate access to alternative payment solutions for populations lacking traditional banking services. With an estimated four billion people globally facing such limitations, Net1 aims to bridge the gap between formal businesses and underserved communities, enhancing financial inclusion and providing necessary economic services.

dLocal

dLocal is a payments technology platform that enables global merchants to process cross-border and local payments in emerging markets. Founded in 2016 and based in Montevideo, Uruguay, the company provides access to hundreds of local payment methods across multiple countries, helping merchants reach consumers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its One dLocal platform supports pay-in and pay-out flows, serving enterprise clients with a focus on reducing complexity and enabling safe, efficient online payments. The company generates revenue from processing fees charged to merchants for cross-border and local transactions, with Brazil a major market in Latin America.
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