General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm established in 2000, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in North America and Europe. The company specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments, focusing on technology-driven businesses. It invests across various sectors, including consumer internet, enterprise software, fintech, health assurance, and crypto. General Catalyst provides not only capital but also mentorship and resources to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. To date, it has managed eight venture capital funds, totaling 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

Chris Bischoff

Managing Director

Larry Bohn

Managing Director

Teresa Carlson

President, General Catalyst Institute

Kenneth Chenault

Chairman and Managing Director

Quentin Clark

Managing Director

Mark Crane

Partner, Investment Team

Christopher Davis

Partner, Investments

Kyle Doherty

Managing Director, Investments

Nick van Eck

Partner

Molly Blaauw Gillis

Partner and Chief of Staff

Mina Hsiang

Associate

Nmachi Jidenma

Partner

Christopher Kauffman

Principal

Genevieve Kinney

Principal

Zak Kukoff

Principal

Paul Kwan

Managing Director

Viet Le

Partner

Roy Mabrey

Partner, Investment Team

Holly Maloney McConnell

Managing Director

Karanveer Mohan

Managing Director, Investment Team

Deep Nishar

Managing Director and Member of the Management Committee

Dipchand Nishar

Managing Director

Reva Nohria

Principal

Trevor Oelschig

Managing Director

Tyler Olkowski

Investor

Pranay Orugunta

Healthcare Investor

Mo Punjwani

Associate, Investments

Candace Richardson

Principal

Brian Ru

Principal

Pranav Singhvi

Managing Director

Bill Skarinka

Associate

Alex Tran

Managing Director, Investments

Catherine Tu

Partner, Investment Team

Elena Viboch

Partner

Andrea Wang

Principal, Early Stage Investment

Nathaniel Levy-Westhead

Partner, Investment Team

Past deals in Travel

TravelPerk

Series E in 2025
TravelPerk is a comprehensive platform designed to streamline business travel management by consolidating booking, reporting, and support into a single solution. The platform offers a diverse selection of travel options, including flights, hotels, and car rentals, which allows users to book their travel easily while adhering to company policies. It features an automated system that integrates customer service, reporting tools, and expense management capabilities, enabling organizations to oversee their travel arrangements effectively. Additionally, TravelPerk's technology facilitates the enforcement of travel policies, cost control, and data analysis, ultimately simplifying the travel planning process for businesses and their employees.

Bounce

Series B in 2024
Bounce, Inc., operating as Get Bounce, offers a luggage storage platform that allows users to securely store their belongings at local businesses, such as cafes and shops, while they explore the city. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company provides both hourly and daily storage options, partnering with local establishments to designate specific areas for secure luggage storage. Bounce caters primarily to travelers and tourists, facilitating convenience and peace of mind during their urban excursions.

Rove

Pre Seed Round in 2024
The first travel credit card for Gen Z.

Joy

Series B in 2022
Joy Life, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a comprehensive wedding planning portal and application designed to assist users from engagement through to their honeymoon. Founded in 2014, Joy's platform provides tools for organizing wedding details, including customizable checklists, wedding websites, and mobile applications. Users can manage guest lists, send digital or printed invitations, track RSVPs, and link gift registries. The application also fosters interaction among wedding guests by allowing photo sharing and comments on a private timeline. Additionally, Joy offers features for sending custom notifications and messages, enabling a seamless planning experience for couples and their wedding parties.

Bounce

Series A in 2022
Bounce, Inc., operating as Get Bounce, offers a luggage storage platform that allows users to securely store their belongings at local businesses, such as cafes and shops, while they explore the city. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company provides both hourly and daily storage options, partnering with local establishments to designate specific areas for secure luggage storage. Bounce caters primarily to travelers and tourists, facilitating convenience and peace of mind during their urban excursions.

TravelPerk

Series D in 2022
TravelPerk is a comprehensive platform designed to streamline business travel management by consolidating booking, reporting, and support into a single solution. The platform offers a diverse selection of travel options, including flights, hotels, and car rentals, which allows users to book their travel easily while adhering to company policies. It features an automated system that integrates customer service, reporting tools, and expense management capabilities, enabling organizations to oversee their travel arrangements effectively. Additionally, TravelPerk's technology facilitates the enforcement of travel policies, cost control, and data analysis, ultimately simplifying the travel planning process for businesses and their employees.

Bounce

Seed Round in 2021
Bounce, Inc., operating as Get Bounce, offers a luggage storage platform that allows users to securely store their belongings at local businesses, such as cafes and shops, while they explore the city. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company provides both hourly and daily storage options, partnering with local establishments to designate specific areas for secure luggage storage. Bounce caters primarily to travelers and tourists, facilitating convenience and peace of mind during their urban excursions.

Mount

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Local experiences empowered by you. Mount is an experience marketplace. We connect the local experience providers with the short term rentals to then enable those guests to be able to book the very best experiences.

Wanderlog

Seed Round in 2021
Wanderlog is a trip planning application designed to streamline the travel planning process by consolidating various tools and resources into a user-friendly interface. It allows users to organize their travel plans and itineraries, displaying destinations on an interactive map while providing access to essential information such as business hours, activities, and restaurant recommendations. The application sources data from blog itineraries, guidebooks, and online lists, enabling travelers to efficiently create personalized itineraries without the hassle of managing multiple platforms. By enhancing the travel planning experience, Wanderlog aims to simplify the process and serve as a comprehensive resource for travelers.

30SecondsToFly

Convertible Note in 2019
30SecondsToFly Inc. is a travel management company based in San Carlos, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing a travel management platform that centralizes travel policies and automates corporate travel processes, enhancing efficiency for travel management companies (TMCs). Utilizing artificial intelligence, its platform offers a unique workflow automation system that significantly reduces the time travel agents spend on repetitive tasks. This system, known as Claire, operates in two modes: Autopilot, which automates routine tasks, and Copilot, which assists agents by sharing insights on traveler patterns. This dual functionality allows agents to focus on high-value customer interactions while providing travelers with a superior self-service experience. The company's innovative approach has been recognized with the General Catalyst Award for Travel Innovation, highlighting its status as a leading disruptor in the travel sector.

Lola.com

Series C in 2019
Lola Travel Company, Inc. specializes in corporate travel management through its AI-driven platform, Lola.com. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company simplifies the travel booking process for businesses by offering an intuitive tool for flight and hotel reservations. Lola.com allows users to manage itineraries via a mobile application, providing individual travel profiles, digital travel receipts, and budget tracking services. The platform also supports employee-friendly travel policies, efficient spend reporting for managers, and features that enable team destination sharing and loyalty point accumulation. With 24/7 agent assistance and capabilities for executive assistants to book travel on behalf of others, Lola.com caters to the needs of both employers and business travelers, streamlining the overall travel experience.

Freebird

Series A in 2018
Freebird is a mobile rebooking tool designed to assist travelers in the event of flight disruptions, such as cancellations, significant delays, or missed connections. The platform allows users to instantly book a new ticket on any airline at no additional cost, facilitating the rebooking process with just a few taps on their mobile devices. Freebird provides immediate notifications regarding flight changes, enabling travelers to bypass long lines and secure alternative arrangements quickly. This service not only enhances the traveler experience but also offers efficiency for travel agencies and corporations by saving time and resources while maintaining a commitment to traveler care.

Joy

Series A in 2018
Joy Life, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a comprehensive wedding planning portal and application designed to assist users from engagement through to their honeymoon. Founded in 2014, Joy's platform provides tools for organizing wedding details, including customizable checklists, wedding websites, and mobile applications. Users can manage guest lists, send digital or printed invitations, track RSVPs, and link gift registries. The application also fosters interaction among wedding guests by allowing photo sharing and comments on a private timeline. Additionally, Joy offers features for sending custom notifications and messages, enabling a seamless planning experience for couples and their wedding parties.

Freebird

Series A in 2018
Freebird is a mobile rebooking tool designed to assist travelers in the event of flight disruptions, such as cancellations, significant delays, or missed connections. The platform allows users to instantly book a new ticket on any airline at no additional cost, facilitating the rebooking process with just a few taps on their mobile devices. Freebird provides immediate notifications regarding flight changes, enabling travelers to bypass long lines and secure alternative arrangements quickly. This service not only enhances the traveler experience but also offers efficiency for travel agencies and corporations by saving time and resources while maintaining a commitment to traveler care.

Freebird

Seed Round in 2017
Freebird is a mobile rebooking tool designed to assist travelers in the event of flight disruptions, such as cancellations, significant delays, or missed connections. The platform allows users to instantly book a new ticket on any airline at no additional cost, facilitating the rebooking process with just a few taps on their mobile devices. Freebird provides immediate notifications regarding flight changes, enabling travelers to bypass long lines and secure alternative arrangements quickly. This service not only enhances the traveler experience but also offers efficiency for travel agencies and corporations by saving time and resources while maintaining a commitment to traveler care.

Lola.com

Series B in 2017
Lola Travel Company, Inc. specializes in corporate travel management through its AI-driven platform, Lola.com. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company simplifies the travel booking process for businesses by offering an intuitive tool for flight and hotel reservations. Lola.com allows users to manage itineraries via a mobile application, providing individual travel profiles, digital travel receipts, and budget tracking services. The platform also supports employee-friendly travel policies, efficient spend reporting for managers, and features that enable team destination sharing and loyalty point accumulation. With 24/7 agent assistance and capabilities for executive assistants to book travel on behalf of others, Lola.com caters to the needs of both employers and business travelers, streamlining the overall travel experience.

Lola.com

Series A in 2016
Lola Travel Company, Inc. specializes in corporate travel management through its AI-driven platform, Lola.com. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company simplifies the travel booking process for businesses by offering an intuitive tool for flight and hotel reservations. Lola.com allows users to manage itineraries via a mobile application, providing individual travel profiles, digital travel receipts, and budget tracking services. The platform also supports employee-friendly travel policies, efficient spend reporting for managers, and features that enable team destination sharing and loyalty point accumulation. With 24/7 agent assistance and capabilities for executive assistants to book travel on behalf of others, Lola.com caters to the needs of both employers and business travelers, streamlining the overall travel experience.

Freebird

Seed Round in 2015
Freebird is a mobile rebooking tool designed to assist travelers in the event of flight disruptions, such as cancellations, significant delays, or missed connections. The platform allows users to instantly book a new ticket on any airline at no additional cost, facilitating the rebooking process with just a few taps on their mobile devices. Freebird provides immediate notifications regarding flight changes, enabling travelers to bypass long lines and secure alternative arrangements quickly. This service not only enhances the traveler experience but also offers efficiency for travel agencies and corporations by saving time and resources while maintaining a commitment to traveler care.

Hello Scout

Seed Round in 2015
Hello Scout aims to enhance the travel experience by offering a text message and app-based concierge service tailored for boutique hotels. The company connects hotel guests with local experts who provide personalized assistance in discovering unique attractions and activities. Through a combination of human expertise and automated responses, Hello Scout facilitates seamless communication, enabling guests to access information and recommendations while exploring their destination. This innovative platform is designed to make travel more relaxing and spontaneous by ensuring that guests can easily find hidden gems and book experiences during their stay.

L2

Venture Round in 2014
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.

Trover

Seed Round in 2013
Trover is a photo-sharing platform designed for travelers, enabling users to contribute location-tagged images and experiences from various destinations worldwide. Accessible through both a website and an iPhone app, it fosters a community where individuals can share their discoveries, gain recognition, and seek inspiration for future travels. The platform features hundreds of thousands of annotated photos across 175 countries, showcasing diverse activities, sights, and culinary experiences. Founded by Jason Karas and Rich Barton, Trover operates out of Seattle and has received funding from notable investors including Concur, Benchmark Capital, General Catalyst Partners, and Ignition Partners.

ViajaNet

Series C in 2013
ViajaNet is an online travel agency based in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil, founded in 2009 by Alex Todres and Bob Rossato. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive range of travel services, including the sale of airline tickets, hotel accommodations, vacation packages, and travel insurance. ViajaNet's platform is designed to offer a user-friendly search experience, enabling customers to easily book their travel arrangements online. With a focus on competitive pricing, the agency caters to travelers across Brazil and Latin America, allowing them to access various travel options such as flights, hotels, cruises, and pre-assembled travel packages.

Room 77

Series C in 2013
Room 77, Inc. is a hotel metasearch platform based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2009. The company offers travelers an advanced hotel shopping experience by allowing them to compare prices across major online travel agencies and book from over 200,000 hotel rooms worldwide. Users can explore various room types, preview views from each room, and utilize interactive floor plans to assess room locations. Additionally, Room 77 provides access to a complimentary Room Concierge for guests booking 4- or 5-star hotels or stays exceeding $400, leveraging its proprietary RoomMatch technology to identify optimal room selections tailored to individual preferences. As of March 2019, Room 77 operates as a subsidiary of HotelPlanner.com.

Airbnb

Series B in 2011
Airbnb, Inc., established in 2007, operates a global online platform that connects hosts offering accommodations with guests seeking short-term stays. Its diverse listings range from private rooms and luxury villas to unique stays and boutique hotels, totaling over 8 million active listings worldwide. Airbnb facilitates bookings and provides management tools for both hosts and guests, generating revenue through transaction fees. As of 2023, North America contributes to 50% of its revenue.

Ostrovok.ru

Venture Round in 2011
Ostrovok.ru, founded in 2011 and based in Moscow, operates as a leading online hotel booking platform in Russian-speaking countries. The website offers users access to over 1,000,000 accommodation options, including hotels, hostels, and apartments, sourced directly from providers and through prominent third-party suppliers. This extensive inventory allows Ostrovok.ru to maintain excellent availability and competitive pricing, along with a transparent pricing policy. The company also emphasizes customer feedback by showcasing a growing number of unique reviews. To enhance user experience, Ostrovok.ru manages its own customer service center, employing over 200 staff members available around the clock. Additionally, it has established partnerships with airlines such as Aeroflot and Pobeda, as well as financial institutions like VTB and Alfa Bank, further solidifying its presence in the market.

Room 77

Series B in 2011
Room 77, Inc. is a hotel metasearch platform based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2009. The company offers travelers an advanced hotel shopping experience by allowing them to compare prices across major online travel agencies and book from over 200,000 hotel rooms worldwide. Users can explore various room types, preview views from each room, and utilize interactive floor plans to assess room locations. Additionally, Room 77 provides access to a complimentary Room Concierge for guests booking 4- or 5-star hotels or stays exceeding $400, leveraging its proprietary RoomMatch technology to identify optimal room selections tailored to individual preferences. As of March 2019, Room 77 operates as a subsidiary of HotelPlanner.com.

ViajaNet

Series C in 2011
ViajaNet is an online travel agency based in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil, founded in 2009 by Alex Todres and Bob Rossato. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive range of travel services, including the sale of airline tickets, hotel accommodations, vacation packages, and travel insurance. ViajaNet's platform is designed to offer a user-friendly search experience, enabling customers to easily book their travel arrangements online. With a focus on competitive pricing, the agency caters to travelers across Brazil and Latin America, allowing them to access various travel options such as flights, hotels, cruises, and pre-assembled travel packages.

KAYAK

Series D in 2007
KAYAK is a global leader in travel search, empowering millions of travelers to make informed decisions. Since its 2004 inception in the US, KAYAK has expanded to over 60 countries, offering a comprehensive platform that compares prices from hundreds of travel websites for flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages. Its suite of tools includes KAYAK Trips, Explore, and Price Forecast. KAYAK also manages a portfolio of metasearch brands, processing over 6 billion queries annually. The company, now part of Booking Holdings Inc., was founded by industry veterans including Steve Hafner, Paul English, Terrell Jones, and Greg Slyngstad.

Going

Series B in 2007
Going, formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights, is a flight ticketing platform that specializes in discovering affordable international and domestic flight deals. The company actively searches for and compiles the best prices on airline tickets by comparing numerous options, ensuring that travelers can secure the most economical fares available. By providing daily updates on flight deals, Going aims to help customers avoid overpaying for their travel arrangements, making it easier for them to plan their trips without financial strain.

Going

Series A in 2007
Going, formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights, is a flight ticketing platform that specializes in discovering affordable international and domestic flight deals. The company actively searches for and compiles the best prices on airline tickets by comparing numerous options, ensuring that travelers can secure the most economical fares available. By providing daily updates on flight deals, Going aims to help customers avoid overpaying for their travel arrangements, making it easier for them to plan their trips without financial strain.

KAYAK

Series B in 2004
KAYAK is a global leader in travel search, empowering millions of travelers to make informed decisions. Since its 2004 inception in the US, KAYAK has expanded to over 60 countries, offering a comprehensive platform that compares prices from hundreds of travel websites for flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages. Its suite of tools includes KAYAK Trips, Explore, and Price Forecast. KAYAK also manages a portfolio of metasearch brands, processing over 6 billion queries annually. The company, now part of Booking Holdings Inc., was founded by industry veterans including Steve Hafner, Paul English, Terrell Jones, and Greg Slyngstad.

KAYAK

Series A in 2004
KAYAK is a global leader in travel search, empowering millions of travelers to make informed decisions. Since its 2004 inception in the US, KAYAK has expanded to over 60 countries, offering a comprehensive platform that compares prices from hundreds of travel websites for flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages. Its suite of tools includes KAYAK Trips, Explore, and Price Forecast. KAYAK also manages a portfolio of metasearch brands, processing over 6 billion queries annually. The company, now part of Booking Holdings Inc., was founded by industry veterans including Steve Hafner, Paul English, Terrell Jones, and Greg Slyngstad.
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