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 

Congratulations to GC’s Managing Director and Head of Europe Jeannette zu Fürstenberg for being named to Forbes’ Midas List Europe, which highlights the top 25 investors in the region! She had early conviction in the founders behind category-defining companies, including Deel, Helsing, Mistral AI, Ramp, Applied Intuition, and Maven Clinic. This honor is a testament to her unwavering belief in Europe’s early-stage ecosystem, dedication to European Resilience, and commitment to nurturing the GC Famiglia – both in Europe and globally. #ForbesMidas #VentureCapital Full list → https://lnkd.in/dvNGzCEE

I joined Mukesh Bansal in Bengaluru, founder of Curefit - house of cult and General Catalyst portfolio company Nurix on his SparX podcast. We had an engaging and wide-ranging conversation that touched on GC’s strong belief in India’s tech ecosystem, our evolved business model that goes beyond traditional VC, the applied AI opportunities exemplified by Hippocratic AI, and more. Our full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gwX3kcRw #GlobalResilience #AppliedAI

Congratulations to General Catalyst’s CEO Hemant Taneja for being named to Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare list, which celebrates leaders transforming the future of healthcare! This well-deserved recognition, awarded for the second consecutive year, reflects your dedication to championing our vision of Health Assurance and partnering to build the ecosystem. Our team, portfolio companies, and partners are proud to work alongside you. #HealthAssurance Full list: https://lnkd.in/edvB5NNb

We’re proud to see so many familiar faces inducted into Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 — a compilation of outstanding talent transforming their respective industries in our GC Famiglia. Congratulations to Mercor’s Brendan, Adarsh, and Surya, SOMETHINGS’ Patrick, Orchard’s Charles, Luma AI’s Alex, and Ostium Labs’ Kaledora and Marco!  #ForbesUnder30 Full list → https://lnkd.in/eaqJPw58

Soda Health’s mission is to create an affordable, accessible, and proactive healthcare system that ensures Health Assurance for all. Through partnerships with health plans and retailers, Soda Health’s Smart Benefits platform offers comprehensive benefits, providing access to healthy foods, over-the-counter medications, and transportation when people need them most. We’re excited to lead Soda Health’s $50M Series B and welcome Robby, Daryl, Chris, Jared, and the entire team to the GC Famiglia. “We believe there are smarter ways to optimize health plan spending. Soda Health and their &more network offer a solution that uses supplemental benefit dollars more wisely—delivering better data, closing care gaps, and driving patient outcomes on what we see as a best-in-class, secure, and flexible platform. Healthcare is an interconnected ecosystem, and when a company aligns the needs of payors, providers, retailers, and patients, it’s a win for all.” -GC’s Caitlin Donovan More from Caitlin & Tyler → https://lnkd.in/gcK4fVPX

Recently I spoke with Shereen Bhan at CNBC-TV18 and moneycontrol.com’s Global AI Conclave, where we discussed General Catalyst’s bullishness about India’s future. In particular I talked about India’s need for AI sovereignty–too critical of a new national resource to not make large investments in. The country is rapidly transforming itself. India’s entrepreneurial spirit is undeniable — as evidenced by young, hungry talent like Aadit Palicha and the Zepto team who are reshaping the quick commerce space. And trends in global supply chains as countries seek their national resilience will strongly benefit India as a deeper partner. My time in Bangalore with our 15+ person team (led by Neeraj and Priya) and founders in the community reaffirmed that now is India's moment to build global resilience and lead in applied AI. At GC, we’re proud to partner with India’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to help make this vision a reality. #GlobalResilience #AppliedAI #India

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