General Catalyst

Founded in 2000, General Catalyst is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and growth equity investments. It focuses on accelerating ideas, careers, and companies towards success by providing ongoing momentum and mentorship based on deep experience.

Adrian Abeijon

Investor

Mark Allen

CFO

Juliet Bailin

Partner

Samuel Beyer

Investor

Marc Bhargava

Managing Director

Chris Bischoff

Managing Director

Larry Bohn

Managing Director

Niko Bonatsos

Managing Director

Kristen Camarota

Investor

Teresa Carlson

President, General Catalyst Institute

Kenneth Chenault

Managing Director

Quentin Clark

Managing Director

Mark Crane

Partner

Joel Cutler

Managing Director

Judith Dada

Partner

Christopher Davis

Partner

Kyle Doherty

Managing Director

David Fialkow

Managing Director

Jeannette zu Fürstenberg

Managing Director

Molly Blaauw Gillis

Partner

Julia Goodman

Investor

Drew Gordon

Investor

Philipp Handel

Partner

Steve Herrod

Managing Director

Tony Ho

Investor

Diana Hong

Investor

Mina Hsiang

Associate

Nmachi Jidenma

Partner

Christopher Kauffman

Principal and Member of the Investment Team

Genevieve Kinney

Investor

Zak Kukoff

Principal

Paul Kwan

Managing Director

Nathaniel Levy-Westhead

Partner, Investment Team

Roy Mabrey

Partner, Investment Team

Holly Maloney McConnell

Managing Director

Karanveer Mohan

Managing Director

Alexandre Momeni

Partner

Dipchand Nishar

Managing Director

Deep Nishar

Managing Director

Reva Nohria

Principal

Trevor Oelschig

Managing Director

Tyler Olkowski

Investor

Pranay Orugunta

Healthcare Investor

Mo Punjwani

Associate, Investments

Candace Richardson

Principal

Max Rimpel

Partner

Brian Ru

Principal

Paul Sagan

Investor

Pranav Singhvi

Partner

Bill Skarinka

Associate

Vedant Suri

Investor

Hemant Taneja

Managing Director

Alexander Tran

Managing Director

Catherine Tu

Partner

Adam Valkin

Managing Director

Elena Viboch

Partner

Andrea Wang

Partner

Zeynep Yavuz

Partner

Vincent Zhu

Investor

Past deals in Illinois

Aura

Series G in 2025
Aura Company is a technology firm that specializes in providing software as a service (SaaS) security solutions aimed at simplifying digital security for consumers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; Rio Rancho, New Mexico; and Arlington Heights, Illinois, Aura offers a range of products designed to address various cybersecurity needs. Its offerings include Identity Guard, a web-based tool for identifying and analyzing digital and financial identity threats; Pango, a subscription-based internet security service; FigLeaf, an online privacy tool; Intrusta, an antivirus solution; and PrivacyMate, which helps manage personal information privacy. Aura's innovative approach leverages adaptive technology to provide users with an integrated platform for managing their cybersecurity effectively, catering to millions of customers seeking peace of mind in an increasingly digital world.

Soda Health

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2021, Soda Health is a Chicago-based healthcare technology company committed to reducing health disparities by addressing social determinants of health. It operates a platform that delivers personalized benefits, providing real-time access to essential services such as healthy food, over-the-counter medications, and transportation.

Elevate K-12

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2015, Elevate K-12 is a Chicago-based instructional services company. It specializes in live streaming instruction to K-12 classrooms, delivering lessons into physical classrooms via its proprietary multi-location stream technology and learning management system.

Aura

Series F in 2021
Aura Company is a technology firm that specializes in providing software as a service (SaaS) security solutions aimed at simplifying digital security for consumers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; Rio Rancho, New Mexico; and Arlington Heights, Illinois, Aura offers a range of products designed to address various cybersecurity needs. Its offerings include Identity Guard, a web-based tool for identifying and analyzing digital and financial identity threats; Pango, a subscription-based internet security service; FigLeaf, an online privacy tool; Intrusta, an antivirus solution; and PrivacyMate, which helps manage personal information privacy. Aura's innovative approach leverages adaptive technology to provide users with an integrated platform for managing their cybersecurity effectively, catering to millions of customers seeking peace of mind in an increasingly digital world.

Envoy Global

Private Equity Round in 2021
Envoy Global Inc. is a provider of immigration services focused on assisting businesses with work-based visas, green cards, and various immigration needs. The company offers comprehensive application preparation for a wide range of work visa categories, including H, L-1, E, O, P, B-1, F-1, and TN visas, as well as major green card categories such as EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. Envoy Global distinguishes itself with its Immigration Management Platform, which serves as a central hub for attorney communication, document organization, and case tracking. The platform automates various processes, offering tools for compliance management and workforce planning, thus facilitating the hiring and management of a global workforce. Envoy Global also provides eligibility assessments, legal consultations, and support for requests for evidence and notices of intent to deny. Founded in 1998 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Envoy Global empowers companies to navigate the complexities of global talent acquisition and employee mobilization effectively.

Hallow

Series A in 2021
Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that hopes to help folks grow closer to God. It helps in finding peace, deepen the relationship with God, and sleeping soundly every night. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Aura

Venture Round in 2019
Aura Company is a technology firm that specializes in providing software as a service (SaaS) security solutions aimed at simplifying digital security for consumers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; Rio Rancho, New Mexico; and Arlington Heights, Illinois, Aura offers a range of products designed to address various cybersecurity needs. Its offerings include Identity Guard, a web-based tool for identifying and analyzing digital and financial identity threats; Pango, a subscription-based internet security service; FigLeaf, an online privacy tool; Intrusta, an antivirus solution; and PrivacyMate, which helps manage personal information privacy. Aura's innovative approach leverages adaptive technology to provide users with an integrated platform for managing their cybersecurity effectively, catering to millions of customers seeking peace of mind in an increasingly digital world.

Truss

Series A in 2019
Truss Holdings, Inc. operates an online marketplace that simplifies the leasing process for small and medium-sized businesses seeking office, co-working, industrial, and retail spaces. Founded in 2016 and based in Deerfield, Illinois, its platform employs machine learning to match businesses with suitable properties, allowing users to virtually tour listings, compare prices, and manage lease documents seamlessly. The company offers dedicated brokers to support clients throughout the process, ensuring a smooth experience. Truss is noted for its commitment to price transparency, enabling business owners to compare costs of traditional office and co-working spaces effectively. Through its technology-driven approach, Truss provides a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to find the right space quickly and confidently.

Deliv

Series C in 2018
Deliv offers crowd-sourced same-day delivery services for retailers' online orders directly to customers' doorsteps. It enhances customer experience by providing delivery options through retailers' websites, mobile apps, or physical stores. Deliv partners with national and regional omnichannel retailers and mall operators, serving over 800 malls across the U.S.

Envoy Global

Series C in 2017
Envoy Global Inc. is a provider of immigration services focused on assisting businesses with work-based visas, green cards, and various immigration needs. The company offers comprehensive application preparation for a wide range of work visa categories, including H, L-1, E, O, P, B-1, F-1, and TN visas, as well as major green card categories such as EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. Envoy Global distinguishes itself with its Immigration Management Platform, which serves as a central hub for attorney communication, document organization, and case tracking. The platform automates various processes, offering tools for compliance management and workforce planning, thus facilitating the hiring and management of a global workforce. Envoy Global also provides eligibility assessments, legal consultations, and support for requests for evidence and notices of intent to deny. Founded in 1998 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Envoy Global empowers companies to navigate the complexities of global talent acquisition and employee mobilization effectively.

Envoy Global

Venture Round in 2016
Envoy Global Inc. is a provider of immigration services focused on assisting businesses with work-based visas, green cards, and various immigration needs. The company offers comprehensive application preparation for a wide range of work visa categories, including H, L-1, E, O, P, B-1, F-1, and TN visas, as well as major green card categories such as EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. Envoy Global distinguishes itself with its Immigration Management Platform, which serves as a central hub for attorney communication, document organization, and case tracking. The platform automates various processes, offering tools for compliance management and workforce planning, thus facilitating the hiring and management of a global workforce. Envoy Global also provides eligibility assessments, legal consultations, and support for requests for evidence and notices of intent to deny. Founded in 1998 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Envoy Global empowers companies to navigate the complexities of global talent acquisition and employee mobilization effectively.

FlightCar

Series B in 2015
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of rental vehicles. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals parking at airports to rent out their cars to other approved travelers, thereby providing a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional car rental services. The company has expanded its operations to various locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington D.C. By facilitating this peer-to-peer car rental model, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for users while promoting a collaborative community among travelers.

Envoy Global

Series A in 2014
Envoy Global Inc. is a provider of immigration services focused on assisting businesses with work-based visas, green cards, and various immigration needs. The company offers comprehensive application preparation for a wide range of work visa categories, including H, L-1, E, O, P, B-1, F-1, and TN visas, as well as major green card categories such as EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. Envoy Global distinguishes itself with its Immigration Management Platform, which serves as a central hub for attorney communication, document organization, and case tracking. The platform automates various processes, offering tools for compliance management and workforce planning, thus facilitating the hiring and management of a global workforce. Envoy Global also provides eligibility assessments, legal consultations, and support for requests for evidence and notices of intent to deny. Founded in 1998 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Envoy Global empowers companies to navigate the complexities of global talent acquisition and employee mobilization effectively.

FlightCar

Series A in 2014
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of rental vehicles. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals parking at airports to rent out their cars to other approved travelers, thereby providing a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional car rental services. The company has expanded its operations to various locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington D.C. By facilitating this peer-to-peer car rental model, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for users while promoting a collaborative community among travelers.

Flite

Venture Round in 2014
Flite, Inc., established in 2006, is a technology company based in San Francisco with offices in New York and Chicago. It operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc. Flite develops and runs a cloud-based platform that empowers advertisers to create, manage, and optimize digital ad campaigns in real-time. The platform enables creative professionals to design visually appealing, interactive ads and allows marketers to respond to real-time performance metrics and daily events by updating their paid media creatives with relevant content and functionality. Flite's offerings include a Programmatic Creative platform, Design Studio, and responsive ad creation for mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.

Deliv

Series A in 2013
Deliv offers crowd-sourced same-day delivery services for retailers' online orders directly to customers' doorsteps. It enhances customer experience by providing delivery options through retailers' websites, mobile apps, or physical stores. Deliv partners with national and regional omnichannel retailers and mall operators, serving over 800 malls across the U.S.

FlightCar

Series A in 2013
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of rental vehicles. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals parking at airports to rent out their cars to other approved travelers, thereby providing a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional car rental services. The company has expanded its operations to various locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington D.C. By facilitating this peer-to-peer car rental model, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for users while promoting a collaborative community among travelers.

Deliv

Seed Round in 2013
Deliv offers crowd-sourced same-day delivery services for retailers' online orders directly to customers' doorsteps. It enhances customer experience by providing delivery options through retailers' websites, mobile apps, or physical stores. Deliv partners with national and regional omnichannel retailers and mall operators, serving over 800 malls across the U.S.

Getaround

Seed Round in 2011
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

Flite

Series C in 2011
Flite, Inc., established in 2006, is a technology company based in San Francisco with offices in New York and Chicago. It operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc. Flite develops and runs a cloud-based platform that empowers advertisers to create, manage, and optimize digital ad campaigns in real-time. The platform enables creative professionals to design visually appealing, interactive ads and allows marketers to respond to real-time performance metrics and daily events by updating their paid media creatives with relevant content and functionality. Flite's offerings include a Programmatic Creative platform, Design Studio, and responsive ad creation for mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.

FanSnap

Series B in 2009
FanSnap is a leading online ticket comparison-shopping platform that allows fans to browse over 19 million tickets for more than 70,000 events, including sports, theater, and concerts. The platform aggregates ticket listings from over 50 reputable ticket marketplaces and brokers, enabling users to find the best prices available. FanSnap's advanced search capabilities are enhanced through strategic partnerships with various ticket providers, as well as proprietary technologies like FanSnap TicketData and dynamic FanSnap Maps. The company operates its main site, fansnap.com, and also provides co-branded ticket comparison services for prominent platforms such as Microsoft's Bing and Time Warner's RoadRunner.com. Recognized for its innovation, FanSnap has received multiple awards, including an Official Honoree designation at the Webby Awards and accolades from the Search Engine Watch Awards. FanSnap is owned by Nextag, a comprehensive online product catalog provider, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in several global cities.

FanSnap

Series A in 2009
FanSnap is a leading online ticket comparison-shopping platform that allows fans to browse over 19 million tickets for more than 70,000 events, including sports, theater, and concerts. The platform aggregates ticket listings from over 50 reputable ticket marketplaces and brokers, enabling users to find the best prices available. FanSnap's advanced search capabilities are enhanced through strategic partnerships with various ticket providers, as well as proprietary technologies like FanSnap TicketData and dynamic FanSnap Maps. The company operates its main site, fansnap.com, and also provides co-branded ticket comparison services for prominent platforms such as Microsoft's Bing and Time Warner's RoadRunner.com. Recognized for its innovation, FanSnap has received multiple awards, including an Official Honoree designation at the Webby Awards and accolades from the Search Engine Watch Awards. FanSnap is owned by Nextag, a comprehensive online product catalog provider, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in several global cities.

FanSnap

Series A in 2008
FanSnap is a leading online ticket comparison-shopping platform that allows fans to browse over 19 million tickets for more than 70,000 events, including sports, theater, and concerts. The platform aggregates ticket listings from over 50 reputable ticket marketplaces and brokers, enabling users to find the best prices available. FanSnap's advanced search capabilities are enhanced through strategic partnerships with various ticket providers, as well as proprietary technologies like FanSnap TicketData and dynamic FanSnap Maps. The company operates its main site, fansnap.com, and also provides co-branded ticket comparison services for prominent platforms such as Microsoft's Bing and Time Warner's RoadRunner.com. Recognized for its innovation, FanSnap has received multiple awards, including an Official Honoree designation at the Webby Awards and accolades from the Search Engine Watch Awards. FanSnap is owned by Nextag, a comprehensive online product catalog provider, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in several global cities.

BridgePort Networks

Series C in 2006
BridgePort Networks, Inc. specializes in developing fixed-mobile convergence applications and offers MobileVoIP solutions tailored for telecommunications service providers. The company provides infrastructure software that integrates mobile and voice over IP (VoIP) services under a single phone number. Its key products include MobileIGNITE, a mobile-to-VoIP roaming solution, and the NomadicONE Network Convergence Gateway, which extends identity phone number services across various access networks such as mobile, cable, DSL, and Wi-Fi. Additionally, BridgePort Networks delivers applications such as Dual-mode Handover, Mobile Business, Mobile IP-Centrex, and Mobile IP-PBX, designed for seamless integration with existing communication systems. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company primarily serves mobile, integrated, broadband, and MVNO providers. As of February 2008, BridgePort Networks operates as a subsidiary of CounterPath Corporation.

BridgePort Networks

Series B in 2004
BridgePort Networks, Inc. specializes in developing fixed-mobile convergence applications and offers MobileVoIP solutions tailored for telecommunications service providers. The company provides infrastructure software that integrates mobile and voice over IP (VoIP) services under a single phone number. Its key products include MobileIGNITE, a mobile-to-VoIP roaming solution, and the NomadicONE Network Convergence Gateway, which extends identity phone number services across various access networks such as mobile, cable, DSL, and Wi-Fi. Additionally, BridgePort Networks delivers applications such as Dual-mode Handover, Mobile Business, Mobile IP-Centrex, and Mobile IP-PBX, designed for seamless integration with existing communication systems. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company primarily serves mobile, integrated, broadband, and MVNO providers. As of February 2008, BridgePort Networks operates as a subsidiary of CounterPath Corporation.

BridgePort Networks

Series A in 2004
BridgePort Networks, Inc. specializes in developing fixed-mobile convergence applications and offers MobileVoIP solutions tailored for telecommunications service providers. The company provides infrastructure software that integrates mobile and voice over IP (VoIP) services under a single phone number. Its key products include MobileIGNITE, a mobile-to-VoIP roaming solution, and the NomadicONE Network Convergence Gateway, which extends identity phone number services across various access networks such as mobile, cable, DSL, and Wi-Fi. Additionally, BridgePort Networks delivers applications such as Dual-mode Handover, Mobile Business, Mobile IP-Centrex, and Mobile IP-PBX, designed for seamless integration with existing communication systems. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company primarily serves mobile, integrated, broadband, and MVNO providers. As of February 2008, BridgePort Networks operates as a subsidiary of CounterPath Corporation.
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