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

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 Surveillance

Conntour

Seed Round in 2025
Conntour helps governments and businesses access and search their security camera footage.

Verkada

Series E in 2025
Verkada Inc. specializes in cloud-based physical security solutions, providing a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency for various sectors, including healthcare, banking, education, retail, and government. Founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in London, Verkada's offerings include video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace software, and intercoms. These products are integrated into a unified cloud-based platform, known as Command, which allows users to manage and access security footage, monitor real-time conditions, and address potential risks across multiple locations. By focusing on simplicity and scalability, Verkada aims to empower organizations to respond effectively to security challenges and workplace inefficiencies.

Sunflower Labs

Venture Round in 2022
Sunflower Labs Inc. is a company focused on developing advanced outdoor security solutions for homes. Incorporated in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive security system that integrates motion and vibration sensors with an aerial drone. This system is designed to detect and deter unwanted visitors before they reach a property. When suspicious activity is detected, users receive immediate notifications, and the autonomous drone is dispatched to the location for live video streaming, allowing for real-time monitoring. The drone, after completing its surveillance, returns to a weatherproof docking station. Sunflower Labs' innovative approach combines technology with artificial intelligence to enhance home security and provide users with a thorough understanding of their property's surroundings.

Anduril Industries

Series D in 2021
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Anduril Industries

Series C in 2020
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Evolv Technology

Series C in 2020
Evolv Technology specializes in AI-based touchless security screening systems that prioritize safety while enhancing the visitor experience. The company's Mosaiq Platform integrates real-time video surveillance with advanced detection capabilities for firearms and explosives, facial recognition, and security analytics, all designed to minimize false alarms. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Evolv is led by professionals with extensive backgrounds in security, including experience with the TSA, FBI, CIA, Secret Service, and Homeland Security. The firm offers its products through direct sales and a multi-year security-as-a-service subscription model, which not only provides ongoing value to clients but also fosters predictable revenue streams and opportunities for expansion. Evolv Technology aims to protect both public and private sectors by securing soft targets and vital assets.

Evolv Technology

Series C in 2019
Evolv Technology specializes in AI-based touchless security screening systems that prioritize safety while enhancing the visitor experience. The company's Mosaiq Platform integrates real-time video surveillance with advanced detection capabilities for firearms and explosives, facial recognition, and security analytics, all designed to minimize false alarms. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Evolv is led by professionals with extensive backgrounds in security, including experience with the TSA, FBI, CIA, Secret Service, and Homeland Security. The firm offers its products through direct sales and a multi-year security-as-a-service subscription model, which not only provides ongoing value to clients but also fosters predictable revenue streams and opportunities for expansion. Evolv Technology aims to protect both public and private sectors by securing soft targets and vital assets.

Anduril Industries

Series B in 2019
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Anduril Industries

Series A in 2018
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Evolv Technology

Series B in 2017
Evolv Technology specializes in AI-based touchless security screening systems that prioritize safety while enhancing the visitor experience. The company's Mosaiq Platform integrates real-time video surveillance with advanced detection capabilities for firearms and explosives, facial recognition, and security analytics, all designed to minimize false alarms. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Evolv is led by professionals with extensive backgrounds in security, including experience with the TSA, FBI, CIA, Secret Service, and Homeland Security. The firm offers its products through direct sales and a multi-year security-as-a-service subscription model, which not only provides ongoing value to clients but also fosters predictable revenue streams and opportunities for expansion. Evolv Technology aims to protect both public and private sectors by securing soft targets and vital assets.

Sunflower Labs

Seed Round in 2016
Sunflower Labs Inc. is a company focused on developing advanced outdoor security solutions for homes. Incorporated in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive security system that integrates motion and vibration sensors with an aerial drone. This system is designed to detect and deter unwanted visitors before they reach a property. When suspicious activity is detected, users receive immediate notifications, and the autonomous drone is dispatched to the location for live video streaming, allowing for real-time monitoring. The drone, after completing its surveillance, returns to a weatherproof docking station. Sunflower Labs' innovative approach combines technology with artificial intelligence to enhance home security and provide users with a thorough understanding of their property's surroundings.

Aria Insights

Series B in 2015
Aria Insights specializes in unmanned aerial vehicles designed for search and rescue missions as well as inspection operations. The company utilizes advanced aerial robots that can operate in challenging and hazardous environments, providing critical data to decision-makers while ensuring human safety. Their rugged, high-endurance tethered drones are equipped with autonomous flight capabilities and secure payload data, enabling clients to capture aerial images of landscapes that are otherwise difficult or impossible to access. By transforming complex data into actionable insights, Aria Insights enhances operational efficiency and safety in various sectors.

Aria Insights

Series A in 2013
Aria Insights specializes in unmanned aerial vehicles designed for search and rescue missions as well as inspection operations. The company utilizes advanced aerial robots that can operate in challenging and hazardous environments, providing critical data to decision-makers while ensuring human safety. Their rugged, high-endurance tethered drones are equipped with autonomous flight capabilities and secure payload data, enabling clients to capture aerial images of landscapes that are otherwise difficult or impossible to access. By transforming complex data into actionable insights, Aria Insights enhances operational efficiency and safety in various sectors.

Evolv Technology

Series A in 2013
Evolv Technology specializes in AI-based touchless security screening systems that prioritize safety while enhancing the visitor experience. The company's Mosaiq Platform integrates real-time video surveillance with advanced detection capabilities for firearms and explosives, facial recognition, and security analytics, all designed to minimize false alarms. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Evolv is led by professionals with extensive backgrounds in security, including experience with the TSA, FBI, CIA, Secret Service, and Homeland Security. The firm offers its products through direct sales and a multi-year security-as-a-service subscription model, which not only provides ongoing value to clients but also fosters predictable revenue streams and opportunities for expansion. Evolv Technology aims to protect both public and private sectors by securing soft targets and vital assets.

Reveal Imaging Technologies

Series C in 2008
Reveal Imaging Technologies is a privately held company that provides industry-leading threat detection products and services. The company's flagship explosives detection system is deployed around the globe to safeguard a diverse and growing number of people, places and transportation systems every day. Reveal has built an outstanding reputation as a trusted partner by collaborating closely with its customers to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions. The company offers a variety of TSA-certified screening solutions for airport checked and cabin baggage as well as cargo and parcel screening for facilities and public events.

Reveal Imaging Technologies

Series B in 2005
Reveal Imaging Technologies is a privately held company that provides industry-leading threat detection products and services. The company's flagship explosives detection system is deployed around the globe to safeguard a diverse and growing number of people, places and transportation systems every day. Reveal has built an outstanding reputation as a trusted partner by collaborating closely with its customers to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions. The company offers a variety of TSA-certified screening solutions for airport checked and cabin baggage as well as cargo and parcel screening for facilities and public events.
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