General Catalyst

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.

Adrian Abeijon

Investor

Allen CPA, Mark J.

CFO

Neeraj Arora

Managing Director, Investment Team

Juliet Bailin

Principal

Bhargava, Marc

Managing Director

Larry Bohn

Managing Director

Teresa Carlson

President, General Catalyst Institute

Kenneth Chenault

Chairman and Managing Director

Clark, Quentin J.

Managing Director

Mark Crane

Partner

Joel Cutler JD

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Chris Davis

Partner

Kyle Doherty

Managing Director

David Fialkow

Co-Founder and Managing Director

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

Rimpel, Max

Partner

Sam Rosen

Growth Investor

Pranav Singhvi

Partner

Bill Skarinka

Associate

Hemant Taneja

CEO and Managing Director

Alexander 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

Peter Boyce II

Partner

Deep Nishar

Managing Director and Member of the Management Committee

Roy Mabrey

Partner, Investment Team

Past deals in Lending

Clara

Debt Financing in 2025
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

Clara

Venture Round in 2024
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

Bilt Rewards

Venture Round in 2024
Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership. With an alliance of the U.S.' largest real estate owners, Bilt Rewards will enable renters in more than two million units across the country to earn points just by paying rent. Launched in June 2021, Bilt Rewards boasts one of the highest value rewards programs on the market today, including one-to-one point transfers for travel across over 100 major airlines and hotel partners; fitness classes at the country’s top boutique studios; limited-edition and exclusive collections of art and home decorations through the Bilt Collection, and the ability to use points for rent credits or towards a future down payment. Bilt has also partnered with Mastercard and Wells Fargo to create the Bilt Mastercard - the first and only credit card that can be used to pay rent with no fees. In October 2022, Bilt announced a valuation of $1.5 billion following a $150 million growth round to advance its loyalty program and credit card for renters.

Clara

Series B in 2023
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

Sovryn

Venture Round in 2022
Sovryn is a decentralized trading and lending platform built on RSK, a side chain of the Bitcoin blockchain. It enables users to trade and lend Bitcoin in a secure environment, utilizing audited smart contracts and secure oracles. The platform also features insurance funds to support undercollateralized loans and operates under an open-source model, promoting transparency and community governance. By leveraging Bitcoin's infrastructure, Sovryn aims to provide a convenient and reliable online portal for users to engage in cryptocurrency transactions.

R2

Series A in 2022
R2 is a developer of an embedded lending platform that provides financial resources to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Latin America. By partnering with established companies like Rappi and Clip, R2 enables these platforms to offer seamless financing options to their buyers and sellers. This integration allows businesses to lend without incurring credit risk, thereby enhancing their gross merchandise volume (GMV) and promoting customer retention. Additionally, R2's services create new revenue streams for its partners by positioning the company as a trusted financing supplier.

Mercantile

Venture Round in 2022
Mercantile offers premium credit card services specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. By providing these financial products, the company aims to empower business owners to compete effectively against larger corporations. Mercantile's credit cards not only help businesses manage their payables, but also create new high-margin revenue opportunities through program dividends. This focus on enhancing the financial resilience of smaller enterprises positions Mercantile as a valuable partner in a market predominantly governed by larger players.

R2

Seed Round in 2022
R2 is a developer of an embedded lending platform that provides financial resources to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Latin America. By partnering with established companies like Rappi and Clip, R2 enables these platforms to offer seamless financing options to their buyers and sellers. This integration allows businesses to lend without incurring credit risk, thereby enhancing their gross merchandise volume (GMV) and promoting customer retention. Additionally, R2's services create new revenue streams for its partners by positioning the company as a trusted financing supplier.

Clara

Series B in 2021
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

Clara

Series A in 2021
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

Clara

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

CRED

Series C in 2020
CRED is a members-only application that incentivizes users by offering exclusive rewards for timely credit card bill payments. The platform promotes financial responsibility by encouraging users to maintain good credit scores while rewarding them with various offers and discounts on shopping, health services, and other expenditures. CRED prioritizes the protection of user data through stringent security processes and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring transparency and opt-in consent for data usage. By facilitating on-time credit card payments, CRED not only helps users manage their finances better but also enhances their overall spending experience with valuable rewards.

CRED

Series B in 2019
CRED is a members-only application that incentivizes users by offering exclusive rewards for timely credit card bill payments. The platform promotes financial responsibility by encouraging users to maintain good credit scores while rewarding them with various offers and discounts on shopping, health services, and other expenditures. CRED prioritizes the protection of user data through stringent security processes and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring transparency and opt-in consent for data usage. By facilitating on-time credit card payments, CRED not only helps users manage their finances better but also enhances their overall spending experience with valuable rewards.

RealtyShares

Series C in 2017
RealtyShares is a real estate investment platform based in San Francisco, California, that provides investors with direct access to commercial and residential real estate investment opportunities. The platform connects individual and institutional investors with experienced real estate operators seeking capital to enhance properties. RealtyShares has facilitated over $840 million in funding across more than 1,100 investment opportunities in 41 states. The firm offers a range of financing options, including both debt and equity, to support various real estate projects. Supported by notable investors, RealtyShares aims to simplify the investment process and expand access to quality real estate investments.

RealtyShares

Series B in 2016
RealtyShares is a real estate investment platform based in San Francisco, California, that provides investors with direct access to commercial and residential real estate investment opportunities. The platform connects individual and institutional investors with experienced real estate operators seeking capital to enhance properties. RealtyShares has facilitated over $840 million in funding across more than 1,100 investment opportunities in 41 states. The firm offers a range of financing options, including both debt and equity, to support various real estate projects. Supported by notable investors, RealtyShares aims to simplify the investment process and expand access to quality real estate investments.

RealtyShares

Series A in 2015
RealtyShares is a real estate investment platform based in San Francisco, California, that provides investors with direct access to commercial and residential real estate investment opportunities. The platform connects individual and institutional investors with experienced real estate operators seeking capital to enhance properties. RealtyShares has facilitated over $840 million in funding across more than 1,100 investment opportunities in 41 states. The firm offers a range of financing options, including both debt and equity, to support various real estate projects. Supported by notable investors, RealtyShares aims to simplify the investment process and expand access to quality real estate investments.

RealtyShares

Venture Round in 2014
RealtyShares is a real estate investment platform based in San Francisco, California, that provides investors with direct access to commercial and residential real estate investment opportunities. The platform connects individual and institutional investors with experienced real estate operators seeking capital to enhance properties. RealtyShares has facilitated over $840 million in funding across more than 1,100 investment opportunities in 41 states. The firm offers a range of financing options, including both debt and equity, to support various real estate projects. Supported by notable investors, RealtyShares aims to simplify the investment process and expand access to quality real estate investments.
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