Investor profile for General Catalyst: typical check size, headquarters (Cambridge, MA), stages they lead or invest in, and links to website and social profiles. Part of the Venture Capital Tracker directory.

General Catalyst

Multi-stage venture firm founded in 2000, investing from seed through growth across AI, health, fintech, and enterprise software. Headquarters in Cambridge, MA with global offices including New York.

Typical check size

$1M-$10M (stage-based estimate)

Founded

2000

Headquarters

Cambridge, MA

AUM

N/A

Rounds they lead

Series A Series B+

Rounds they invest

Seed Series A Series B+

Portfolio companies we track

Startups in our directory that list General Catalyst as an investor (63 total).

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FAQs about General Catalyst

Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.

General Catalyst invests from seed through growth (Series B+). The firm leads larger Series A and growth rounds and also participates in select seed deals.
Check sizes vary widely by stage — from seed participation to nine-figure growth rounds. Our directory stage estimate for firms at this profile is $1M–$10M at early stages and substantially more at growth.
General Catalyst is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with offices globally including New York, San Francisco, and international locations. The firm backs companies in the U.S., Europe, India, and other markets.
General Catalyst is a generalist with strong activity in AI infrastructure, healthcare, fintech, and enterprise software. The firm has also pursued health-system partnerships and transformational company-building strategies beyond classic venture.
General Catalyst frequently leads Series A and growth rounds, especially in AI and health. At seed, the firm often co-invests alongside specialist or platform leads.
Examples in our directory include Stripe, Anduril, Mistral AI, Hippocratic AI, Loom, and Relay — see /startup/stripe, /startup/anduril, /startup/mistral-ai, /startup/hippocratic-ai, /startup/loom, and /startup/relay.
Identify the partner aligned with your sector on generalcatalyst.com. Warm introductions from portfolio founders, operators, or co-investors are standard; the firm evaluates fit on market, team, and stage.
Recent articles include Relay's $50M growth round, Modal Labs' Series C, and digital-health market context — see /2026-relay-50m-smb-banking-nyc, /2026-modal-labs-355m-series-c-ai-infrastructure-nyc, and /nyc-digital-health-2-4b-h1-2025-sector-analysis.