General Catalyst is a venture capital firm established in 2000 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, fintech, cryptocurrency, and health assurance. By fostering an environment conducive to growth, General Catalyst aims to accelerate the development of innovative ideas and companies. The firm provides mentorship and connects clients with experienced professionals to enhance their potential for success. As a Registered Investment Adviser, General Catalyst has managed a total of eight venture capital funds, accumulating approximately $3.75 billion in capital commitments.
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Adrian Abeijon
Investor
Mark Allen
CFO
Neeraj Arora
Managing Director, Investment Team
Juliet Bailin
Principal
Marc Bhargava
Managing Director
Larry Bohn
Managing Director
Niko Bonatsos
Managing Director
Teresa Carlson
President, General Catalyst Institute
Kenneth Chenault
Chairman and Managing Director
Mark Crane
Partner
Joel Cutler
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Christopher Davis
Partner
Kyle Doherty
Managing Director
Nick van Eck
Partner
David Fialkow
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Bill Fitzgerald
Managing Director and COO
Diana Hong
Investor
Mina Hsiang
Associate
Nmachi Jidenma
Partner
Christopher Kauffman
Principal
Zak Kukoff
Principal
Paul Kwan
Managing Director
Karanveer Mohan
Managing Director, Investment Team
Priya Mohan
Partner, Investment Team
Deep Nishar
Managing Director
Dipchand Nishar
Managing Director
Reva Nohria
Investor
Trevor Oelschig
Managing Director
Tyler Olkowski
Investor
David Orfao
Managing Director and Co-Founder
Pranay Orugunta
Healthcare Investor
Mo Punjwani
Associate, Investments
Candace Richardson
Principal
Max Rimpel
Partner
Sam Rosen
Growth Investor
Pranav Singhvi
Partner
Bill Skarinka
Associate
Hemant Taneja
CEO and Managing Director
Alex Tran
Managing Director
Catherine Tu
Partner, Investment Team
Adam Valkin
Managing Director
Elena Viboch
Partner
Andrea Wang
Principal, Early Stage Investment
Nathaniel Levy-Westhead
Partner, Investment Team
Deep Nishar
Managing Director and Member of the Management Committee
Roy Mabrey
Partner, Investment Team
Past deals in Intellectual Property
Podqi
Seed Round in 2025
Podqi is an AI-powered platform specifically designed for entertainment companies to automate monitoring, takedown, and retroactive compensation for infringement on their portfolio of IP.
Zestworld
Series A in 2022
Zestworld is an online platform that supports comic book artists and writers in publishing their work and monetizing their intellectual property. The platform allows creators to self-distribute their comics and stories, empowering them to maintain ownership of their fan contact information and engage with their audience through innovative formats. By facilitating direct interaction between creators and fans, Zestworld enables artists to effectively control and profit from their creative output, fostering a new era of independence within the comic book community.
Incredible Dream
Seed Round in 2021
Incredible Dream is focused on creating a portfolio of iconic game intellectual properties for the next generation of gamers. The company operates an online game platform designed to enhance the gaming experience by developing original fantasy worlds, characters, and games. Additionally, it offers transmedia experiences that allow digital natives to engage meaningfully with one another through enjoyable tabletop games. By prioritizing creativity and connection, Incredible Dream aims to enrich the gaming landscape for its audience.
Audius
Series A in 2018
Audius, Inc. is a music streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized community where artists, developers, and listeners can collaborate and share music. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Audius enables artists to securely register their creative works and generate immutable records on its network. This decentralized approach ensures that metadata attribution is safe, verifiable, and transparent, allowing creators to connect directly with their audience without intermediaries. The platform offers features such as audio file hosting, streaming, and a creator dashboard, enabling artists to earn royalties instantly as consumers engage with their content. Audius also allows users to discover new music and verify authenticity through a transparent system. By automating payments and licensing agreements, Audius aims to empower artists while providing a seamless experience for listeners.
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