General Catalyst

We’re proud to announce that we have raised approximately $8B of new capital, across our core VC funds and separately managed accounts, to fuel the next generation of groundbreaking technologies and businesses. As we venture beyond with entrepreneurs globally to expand what’s possible, the future has never been brighter.    For 25 years, we've been committed to partnering with founders from their beginnings, investing early in companies like Stripe and Airbnb, and creating companies like Livongo, Commure, and Homeward. By scaling our global seed capacity in Europe and India, we’re staying true to our core, while playing the long game to unlock outliers. We’re also doubling down on the founder experience through GC Famiglia — our community of founders, business leaders and policymakers who we support with world-class programming and services. Creating transformative impact through applied AI and global resilience mandates moving beyond the traditional scope of venture capital. So our GC Transformation Flywheel connects innovators with adopters to scale impact through uncommon collaboration. This is reflected in our Health Assurance Transformation Company and GC Institute, and in our new products like the Customer Value Strategy to give founders more non-dilutive opportunities to grow their business. We’re grateful to our LPs for believing in our expansive vision, and invite you to learn more from our CEO Hemant Taneja here: https://bit.ly/gc-xii #VentureBeyond #GlobalResilience #AppliedAI #Startups #VentureCapital 

Our team showed up in force at Slush, bringing energy and insights to Helsinki. Juliet took the stage alongside Cherry Ventures’ Filip and Slush President, Elin to explore expanding the possibilities for Europe’s seed-stage companies. “You have an opportunity to create companies that are going to transform the world for the next century.” -GC’s Juliet Bailin Alexandre teamed up with Black Forest Labs’ Robin to discuss Europe’s leadership in shaping the future of open-source AI. Matthew led a conversation on global resilience, focusing on defense and multi-use investing. Samuel had the honor of judging the Slush 100 semifinal marathon – congratulations to OASYS NOW co-founders Nima and Sara! Watch Juliet’s closing remarks ↓

What will it take for startups to not just survive, but thrive in the age of AI? In their latest piece for Harvard Business Review, GC’s CEO and Managing Director, Hemant Taneja, and journalist and author, Fareed Zakaria explore what they think are the key advantages that startups have—such as risk-seeking talent, adaptability, speed, and an innovation-driven mindset. They argue that software is no longer just a supporting tool for larger enterprises; it is now the core service itself. We believe this shift is underscored by our Creation strategy, as demonstrated with Crescendo and Hippocratic AI. “AI represents a far bigger opportunity than anything the tech sector has ever faced. But it requires Silicon Valley startups to shift their mindset, to no longer seek to disrupt and demolish established firms but to transform them.” –Hemant Taneja & Fareed Zakaria  #AppliedAI #GlobalResilience #StartUps #VentureCapital More from Hemant and Fareed → https://lnkd.in/etHd8_Qe

Congratulations to First Street’s Founder and CEO, Matthew Eby for being featured as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business. As a physical climate risk data provider, First Street is foundational to global resilience. #GlobalResilience Full list → https://lnkd.in/dTTKn2Qt

Our portfolio companies are actively shaping the future. Congratulations to Codeium, Duckbill, and PhysicsX for being recognized on Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech 2024. It’s an honor to partner with these visionary teams. Full list → https://lnkd.in/e3t5h9Fa

Congratulations to the Moonvalley team on this exciting announcement and welcome to the GC Famiglia!

How can we amplify the expertise of coaches, therapists, and consultants to empower humanity? Amigo’s mission is to create human-centric AI in the form of expert digital clones that think, reason, and communicate like these professionals. This technology seeks to expand their ability to share knowledge and unlock the full potential of humanity. We’re grateful to co-lead Amigo’s seed round and welcome Ali, John, and the entire team to the GC Famiglia. #AppliedAI More from the Amigo team → https://lnkd.in/g-vbMJP3

Ladder is an accessible strength training app that delivers personalized, progressive fitness plans, with community support to keep members engaged and driven. We’re thrilled to fuel Ladder’s growth through our Customer Value strategy, which redefines Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) as an asset, rather than an expense. This includes a $90M investment in its go-to-market financing. Welcome, Gregory, Tom and the entire Ladder team to the GC Famiglia. “The blend of expert workout programming and strength coaching with Ladder’s motivational tools yields real fitness outcomes for members and strong retention. We believe Ladder’s predictable growth and the retentive nature of the product make it a perfect fit for our Customer Value strategy.” -GC’s Karanveer Mohan More from Axios → https://lnkd.in/ehuWSYkK

Zarminali Health is transforming pediatric care as one of the first national, multi-specialty, technology-driven outpatient platforms, designed to provide seamlessly coordinated care. Its mission aligns with our vision for a more proactive, accessible, and affordable healthcare system. We’re pleased to lead Zarminali Health’s seed round and welcome Danish and the entire team to the GC Famiglia. “Pediatrics has long been overlooked, and we deeply share in Zarminali Health’s belief that our children and families deserve better care. With a strong founding team, collaborative care model, and advanced technology, we believe the team is on the right path to transform pediatric healthcare nationwide." -GC’s Holly Maloney More from Holly & Candace → https://lnkd.in/giiYbEKm

General Catalyst's New Brand Platform 🚀 Over the last 25 years, General Catalyst has evolved to better support the ambitions of founders, business leaders, and policymakers around the world. We have transcended the traditional definition of venture capital, and operate as a global investment and transformation company that partners with the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive resilience and applied AI. Our business expansion necessitated a brand platform to better telegraph to the world what we stand for. So we’ve answered with "venture beyond" - an invitation to expand what’s possible, and dream an even more ambitious future. Our work includes a fresh brand identity and logo, enhanced website and channels, and an infusion of this new branding in our experiences. Big thanks to Hemant Taneja, Jeannette zu Fürstenberg, Carin Watson, Jack Cohen and Natasha Jen on the partnership to bring our new brand platform to life! #VentureBeyond #GlobalResilience #AppliedAI #VentureCapital #Startups