General Catalyst

Langdock is an interactive chat assistant for teams of any size, complete with full privacy settings to ensure compliance.

Artie Inc. is a developer of a next-generation mobile gaming platform that allows users to share and play games directly within social media and video applications, bypassing traditional app stores. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California, Artie's platform features various online multiplayer games that are instantly accessible without the need for additional app downloads. This unique approach enhances user engagement by integrating voice, texting, and camera inputs, creating a more interactive gaming experience. Artie aims to provide high-quality gaming experiences while leveraging the widespread reach of social applications.

Morty is a consumer app uniting people around IRL, interactive experiences.

222 operates as a consumer marketplace that enhances in-person social experiences at local venues. The company has developed a platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect individuals based on shared interests and preferences. By utilizing a survey to gather insights about users' tastes, 222 enables customers to discover and participate in social events, fostering meaningful connections and networks. This focus on facilitating chance encounters and social interactions positions 222 as a unique player in the market of social engagement.

Ghost Message enables users to send an anonymous message to pals in a group chat to flirt, make jokes, or pose queries.

Modyfi is an image editing platform that enhances creativity and collaboration in the photo-editing process. By utilizing artificial intelligence, it offers real-time, multi-user collaborative tools that include commenting, markups, and video chat functionalities. This allows designers and teams to work together seamlessly, centralizing projects and resources for efficient progress sharing and feedback collection. Modyfi aims to integrate image editing into clients' workflows, streamlining the overall design process.

222 operates as a consumer marketplace that enhances in-person social experiences at local venues. The company has developed a platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect individuals based on shared interests and preferences. By utilizing a survey to gather insights about users' tastes, 222 enables customers to discover and participate in social events, fostering meaningful connections and networks. This focus on facilitating chance encounters and social interactions positions 222 as a unique player in the market of social engagement.

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.

Press Sports App, Inc. is a mobile application designed for athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts to discover and share sports highlights while connecting with their local sports communities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the app serves as a platform for users to engage with sports news and content, fostering interaction among individuals involved in various sports activities. By focusing on local sports engagement, Press Sports aims to enhance the community experience for its users.

Modyfi is an image editing platform that enhances creativity and collaboration in the photo-editing process. By utilizing artificial intelligence, it offers real-time, multi-user collaborative tools that include commenting, markups, and video chat functionalities. This allows designers and teams to work together seamlessly, centralizing projects and resources for efficient progress sharing and feedback collection. Modyfi aims to integrate image editing into clients' workflows, streamlining the overall design process.

FastForward.ai is a company that specializes in social media engagement and commerce, providing a platform that allows enterprises to interact with customers within social media and messaging applications. Founded in Mountain View, California, the company offers a social media software as a service (SaaS) platform that modernizes user experiences by facilitating one-click digital commerce and payment options. This platform enables businesses to efficiently advertise and re-market to customers, presenting personalized offers and promotions through popular messaging apps. Customers can easily make purchases, review their transaction history, and access tailored content, including videos and sports highlights. FastForward.ai aims to enhance the digital engagement and commerce experience for enterprises and their customers by integrating these services into the environments where users are most active.

ClassDojo, Inc. operates an online school communication platform designed to connect teachers, students, and families, fostering community engagement around classroom activities. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows educators to share photos, videos, and announcements through a feature called Class Story, as well as facilitating private messaging between teachers and parents. ClassDojo aims to enhance the educational experience by promoting collaboration and communication, helping to create a supportive environment where students can thrive both in the classroom and at home. The company, originally known as Class Twist, Inc., rebranded in December 2017 to emphasize its commitment to revolutionizing education through community building.

Capture Technologies is a technology and social media company headquartered in California, with an additional office in Moscow, Russia. The company focuses on developing its flagship product, the Capture app, which enhances social interactions through smartphone camera functionalities. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, Capture Technologies aims to create a unique user experience that blurs the lines between real-time communication and digital interaction. The app facilitates connections among users, allowing them to engage in meaningful social exchanges while utilizing the capabilities of their mobile devices.

Snackpass is a social food app founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The platform aims to streamline the food ordering process by focusing on mobile order pickup at local restaurants. It offers users a convenient experience through features such as a contactless digital menu, self-service kiosks, and loyalty rewards. Snackpass encourages social interaction by allowing users to unlock discounts with friends, send gifts, and collect points, enhancing the overall customer experience. The platform also assists businesses in converting offline purchasers into digital followers, helping them save on labor costs.

ClassDojo, Inc. operates an online school communication platform designed to connect teachers, students, and families, fostering community engagement around classroom activities. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows educators to share photos, videos, and announcements through a feature called Class Story, as well as facilitating private messaging between teachers and parents. ClassDojo aims to enhance the educational experience by promoting collaboration and communication, helping to create a supportive environment where students can thrive both in the classroom and at home. The company, originally known as Class Twist, Inc., rebranded in December 2017 to emphasize its commitment to revolutionizing education through community building.

Ourglass ensures privacy by only sharing a users’ posts with their approved inner-circle. By limiting users to 12 trusted friends, the app provides a uniquely intimate space that quells patterns of social land-grab prevalent on other social platforms. The app also saves stories so users can go back in time and relive memories. “Ephemeral content is great if you want to send funny pictures that you want to disappear, but there are a lot of memories that we want to save and relive with friends,” explains Krueger.

Chatous is a “social discovery platform through conversation.” The site uses a data-driven approach and algorithm to predict which users will be compatible for conversation, and learns about users as they engage in more conversations. Founded by three Stanford Computer Science students, Chatous grew out of a project the team worked on in CS224W: Social and Information Network Analysis.

NatureBox is building a personalized food shopping experience online that caters to the consumer’s taste and dietary preferences. It is initially focusing on the $64B snack food category. By creating its own line of products, NatureBox intends to build a multi-channel and multi-category brand in the food industry. NatureBox continues to grow its customer base 50-100% per month of an already large base. NatureBox serves customers in all 50 states. The company has partnered with WhyHunger to help provide nutritious food to the millions of Americans who go hungry. Through WhyHunger, the company works directly with community organizations, emergency food providers, and summer meal programs for low-income children. Previously, NatureBox donated over 150,000 meals to Feeding America. NatureBox has over 500,000 fans on Facebook and receives over 450,000 visits per month.

Chatous is a “social discovery platform through conversation.” The site uses a data-driven approach and algorithm to predict which users will be compatible for conversation, and learns about users as they engage in more conversations. Founded by three Stanford Computer Science students, Chatous grew out of a project the team worked on in CS224W: Social and Information Network Analysis.

Dubsmash, Inc. operates a mobile application that enables users to create and share lip-synced videos. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform allows content creators to select audio clips from movies, songs, and quotes, and then record themselves lip-syncing to these clips. Users can also upload their own audio, enhancing their videos with color but without additional filters or text animation. The application serves as a micro-video-entertainment platform, fostering creativity and social interaction among its users.

L2, Inc. is a business intelligence firm that offers a subscription-based service focused on benchmarking the digital performance of brands. The company provides the Digital IQ Index, which serves as a global benchmark for assessing the digital competencies of consumer brands across various industries, including automotive, beauty, fashion, retail, and travel. By analyzing data from multiple dimensions such as e-commerce, digital marketing, and social media, L2 identifies brands' digital strengths and weaknesses. The firm assists executives in developing strategic plans related to timelines, budgets, and metrics. With a portfolio that tracks over 5,000 global brands, L2 collaborates with some of the largest and most recognized enterprises in the prestige and consumer sectors. Established in 2009 and based in New York City, L2 operates as a subsidiary of Gartner, Inc.

Snap Inc. is a global camera company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2010. It is best known for its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. The app has gained popularity, particularly among younger users, for its unique features, including filters, lenses, and Stories, as well as augmented reality experiences and gaming. In addition to Snapchat, Snap Inc. offers several other tools such as Snap Map for location sharing, Memories for saving and organizing Snaps, and the Discover platform for accessing content from publishers and creators. The company also produces Spectacles, sunglasses equipped with a built-in camera that enables users to capture content from a first-person perspective. Through its innovative approach to communication and technology, Snap Inc. continues to evolve and expand its offerings in the realms of social media and digital content creation.

ClassDojo, Inc. operates an online school communication platform designed to connect teachers, students, and families, fostering community engagement around classroom activities. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows educators to share photos, videos, and announcements through a feature called Class Story, as well as facilitating private messaging between teachers and parents. ClassDojo aims to enhance the educational experience by promoting collaboration and communication, helping to create a supportive environment where students can thrive both in the classroom and at home. The company, originally known as Class Twist, Inc., rebranded in December 2017 to emphasize its commitment to revolutionizing education through community building.

Toro is built by Red Hot Labs in San Francisco, California, the team behind Farmville and Castleville for Facebook. Founded in March of 2012, Toro/ Red Hot Labs is a group of former app developers and product managers now focused on arming app developers of today with the tools they always wished they had. Toro's mission is to bring best-in-class mobile marketing to everyone. We accomplish this by guiding app companies through the process of setting up and optimizing marketing campaigns. All of our marketing plans run on the Facebook advertising platform.

BeatDeck is a big data music analytics platform founded in January 2013 by Josh Mangel and Avi Zolty at Y Combinator in Mountain View, California. The platform offers musicians tools to evaluate key performance metrics, analyze social signals, and track how their music is shared and received by audiences. Through an extensive and user-friendly dashboard, BeatDeck enables artists to gain insights into their overall influence in the music industry, facilitating better connections and understanding of their audience's engagement with their audio content.

NatureBox is building a personalized food shopping experience online that caters to the consumer’s taste and dietary preferences. It is initially focusing on the $64B snack food category. By creating its own line of products, NatureBox intends to build a multi-channel and multi-category brand in the food industry. NatureBox continues to grow its customer base 50-100% per month of an already large base. NatureBox serves customers in all 50 states. The company has partnered with WhyHunger to help provide nutritious food to the millions of Americans who go hungry. Through WhyHunger, the company works directly with community organizations, emergency food providers, and summer meal programs for low-income children. Previously, NatureBox donated over 150,000 meals to Feeding America. NatureBox has over 500,000 fans on Facebook and receives over 450,000 visits per month.

Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services for individuals and communities to connect and interact. Initially designed for gamers, it has since expanded its user base to include various groups such as hiking clubs, art communities, and study groups. The platform enables seamless communication through voice-over-internet protocol and instant messaging, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. This versatility allows users to engage with friends and communities effectively, whether for leisure or collaborative activities, without compromising performance during gaming or other online interactions.

Shareaholic, Inc. offers a content amplification platform that enhances the way marketers, publishers, and website owners present and share relevant content. Established in 2008 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform helps increase website traffic, engagement, and time spent on site by highlighting pertinent content. It allows users to share various activities, such as articles and purchases, across multiple social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Additionally, Shareaholic provides actionable metrics that offer insights into content performance and audience engagement. With its tools, the company supports over 300,000 websites in promoting their content and fostering customer loyalty, thereby driving online success for businesses globally.

Brit + Co is a digital media company founded in 2011 by Brit Morin, focusing on inspiring, educating, and entertaining women with creative interests. As one of the largest media platforms for women, Brit + Co has built an engaged community of over 125 million users across various online platforms. The company produces more than 100 pieces of content daily, generating tens of millions of video views. Its platform facilitates connections between users and a diverse range of creators, including makers, designers, chefs, and inventors. This approach not only fosters a vibrant community of creativity but also allows customers to purchase do-it-yourself project kits and curated products. In addition to its website and free app, Brit + Co extends its presence through social media and experiential offerings, effectively bridging online engagement with real-world connections.

Plyfe, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in New York City, operates an automated marketing platform designed to enhance audience engagement through interactive content. The platform allows brands, agencies, and publishers to create and publish engaging marketing experiences across various digital touchpoints, including mobile, desktop, social media, and email. Users can select from a range of interactive cards and can upload their own images, GIFs, or videos for their campaigns. Plyfe’s offerings include gamified elements such as sweepstakes and social challenges, providing consumers with opportunities to earn rewards for their online activities. In March 2018, Plyfe was acquired by Tatango, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in audience engagement and marketing.

Kanvas Labs, Inc. is a mobile social networking platform that allows users to create and share social photo stories centered around real-world experiences. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company offers a product called Kanvas, which enables users to create engaging content utilizing photos, videos, gifs, and custom stop motion animation. Users can enhance their creations with text, stickers, overlays, drawings, and music before sharing them with friends and followers across various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Originally known as Tracks Media, Inc., Kanvas Labs operates as a subsidiary of AOL Inc. and focuses on fostering micro-social networks that connect users through shared visual narratives.

Shareaholic, Inc. offers a content amplification platform that enhances the way marketers, publishers, and website owners present and share relevant content. Established in 2008 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform helps increase website traffic, engagement, and time spent on site by highlighting pertinent content. It allows users to share various activities, such as articles and purchases, across multiple social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Additionally, Shareaholic provides actionable metrics that offer insights into content performance and audience engagement. With its tools, the company supports over 300,000 websites in promoting their content and fostering customer loyalty, thereby driving online success for businesses globally.

Thumb is a platform designed to facilitate self-expression and connection among users. By allowing individuals to share their opinions and preferences, the application fosters a community where people can discover others with similar interests. Users can engage in the simple act of ‘thumbing’ to provide feedback on various topics, enhancing interaction and connection. Thumb is accessible on iOS, Android, and through its website, making it easy for users to participate and engage with the community. The platform emphasizes meaningful connections, enabling users to gather insights from friends, family, and the broader public.

One Inc. operates a mobile application called One, designed to facilitate social networking by connecting users based on shared interests. The app utilizes information from social media platforms like Facebook, along with location tracking, to notify users when others nearby have similar interests. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, One Inc. aims to enhance social interactions by providing a platform that fosters connections among users in their vicinity.

Sosh is a members-only platform designed to help individuals discover local activities and experiences while incorporating a social networking aspect. Founded by former employees of Google and Slide, the company operates under Offline Labs and offers a personal concierge service that curates recommendations for users. By analyzing local listings and considering factors such as user behavior, interests, demographics, and social connections, Sosh tailors its suggestions to enhance the user experience. This unique combination of personalized recommendations and social engagement aims to simplify the process of finding and enjoying local activities.

Thumb is a platform designed to facilitate self-expression and connection among users. By allowing individuals to share their opinions and preferences, the application fosters a community where people can discover others with similar interests. Users can engage in the simple act of ‘thumbing’ to provide feedback on various topics, enhancing interaction and connection. Thumb is accessible on iOS, Android, and through its website, making it easy for users to participate and engage with the community. The platform emphasizes meaningful connections, enabling users to gather insights from friends, family, and the broader public.

Boxee is a media player software platform that combines locally stored media with Internet streaming content and social networking features. It allows users to share their viewing habits with friends on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. The software is partially open-source, enabling users to develop their own applications, plug-ins, and skins. The framework of Boxee is derived from the Xbox Media Center project, originally created by home theater enthusiasts. In addition to the software, Boxee has developed an electronic device that connects phones to televisions, allowing users to easily access and display shows, movies, and clips from the Internet on their TVs.

Collaborate.com offers a cloud-based team collaboration platform designed for the mobile workforce, integrating document sharing, task management, and communication into a single application accessible on iPhone, Android, and the Web. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneurs Matt Cutler and David Greenstein, the platform allows teams to quickly begin collaborating by leveraging its compatibility with popular cloud services such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, and Apple iCloud. Users can access Collaborate.com via its website or by downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play. The company is based in Boston and supported by various investors, including Google Ventures and others.

Vitrue is a provider of social media marketing solutions designed for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that enables brands to effectively manage their social marketing efforts across various networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube. Vitrue's award-winning Social Relationship Management (SRM) platform supports over one billion social connections globally, managing more than 4,500 social accounts in over 100 countries. Its services include promotional programs, branded community development, and syndicated brand applications, along with centralized data and member management, strategic consultation, and event marketing integration. Vitrue aims to maximize the marketing potential of social media for its clients while ensuring security and scalability in its operations.

GroupMe Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates a group messaging application designed to facilitate communication among users, including those without smartphones. Launched in 2010, the platform allows users to easily connect with friends, family, and coworkers through push notifications or SMS. GroupMe's services include group messaging, conference calling, and location and photo sharing, enabling seamless interaction within social networks. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, processing billions of messages and expanding its team to 25 employees. Acquired by Skype Global, GroupMe operates with a degree of autonomy, maintaining an entrepreneurial culture while aiming to become a primary communications provider for a large user base.

Hot Potato is a social platform that facilitates real-time collaboration among friends and fans during live events. It provides tools that enable users to check in, share their perspectives, and engage with contributions from others as events unfold. By fostering a communal experience, Hot Potato enhances the enjoyment of participating in various events, allowing users to connect and share meaningful moments together.

Boxee is a media player software platform that combines locally stored media with Internet streaming content and social networking features. It allows users to share their viewing habits with friends on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. The software is partially open-source, enabling users to develop their own applications, plug-ins, and skins. The framework of Boxee is derived from the Xbox Media Center project, originally created by home theater enthusiasts. In addition to the software, Boxee has developed an electronic device that connects phones to televisions, allowing users to easily access and display shows, movies, and clips from the Internet on their TVs.

Vitrue is a provider of social media marketing solutions designed for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that enables brands to effectively manage their social marketing efforts across various networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube. Vitrue's award-winning Social Relationship Management (SRM) platform supports over one billion social connections globally, managing more than 4,500 social accounts in over 100 countries. Its services include promotional programs, branded community development, and syndicated brand applications, along with centralized data and member management, strategic consultation, and event marketing integration. Vitrue aims to maximize the marketing potential of social media for its clients while ensuring security and scalability in its operations.

Vitrue is a provider of social media marketing solutions designed for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that enables brands to effectively manage their social marketing efforts across various networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube. Vitrue's award-winning Social Relationship Management (SRM) platform supports over one billion social connections globally, managing more than 4,500 social accounts in over 100 countries. Its services include promotional programs, branded community development, and syndicated brand applications, along with centralized data and member management, strategic consultation, and event marketing integration. Vitrue aims to maximize the marketing potential of social media for its clients while ensuring security and scalability in its operations.

Vitrue is a provider of social media marketing solutions designed for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that enables brands to effectively manage their social marketing efforts across various networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube. Vitrue's award-winning Social Relationship Management (SRM) platform supports over one billion social connections globally, managing more than 4,500 social accounts in over 100 countries. Its services include promotional programs, branded community development, and syndicated brand applications, along with centralized data and member management, strategic consultation, and event marketing integration. Vitrue aims to maximize the marketing potential of social media for its clients while ensuring security and scalability in its operations.