General Catalyst has announced the successful raising of approximately $8 billion in new capital. This includes around $4.5 billion designated for its core venture capital funds, focusing on seed and growth equity across its Ignition, Endurance, and Health Assurance strategies.
Additionally, the firm has secured $1.5 billion for its Creation strategy and $2 billion in separately managed accounts. As a global investment company, General Catalyst aims to partner with some of the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive transformation, resilience, and advancements in applied AI.
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The company believes this influx of capital will enhance its investment initiatives across sectors like AI, Defense & Intelligence, Climate & Energy, Industrials, Healthcare, and Fintech.
Since its inception 25 years ago, General Catalyst has committed to partnering with founders from the start as they aspire to build “power law” companies. The firm has scaled its capabilities globally, collaborating with La Famiglia in Europe and Venture Highway in India to enhance support for founders at the seed stage.
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As opportunities arise that the market has yet to address, General Catalyst continues to nurture the next generation of potentially category-defining companies, having incubated 45 to date. Notable examples of this effort include Commure, Hippocratic, Homeward, Crescendo, Kayak, Demandware, and Livongo. Moreover, General Catalyst assists proven founders in launching new ventures in complex industries through its Transformations program and integrates technology into established businesses via Venture Buyouts.
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