General Catalyst
Major multi-stage firm headquartered in Cambridge investing from seed through growth. Backs Rough Draft Ventures for student founders.
At a glance
- Stage
- Seed
- Typical check
- $1M to $25M
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Sectors
- AI / ML, Climate / Energy, Consumer, Enterprise / SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare / Biotech
- Website
- generalcatalyst.com
About General Catalyst
Major multi-stage firm headquartered in Cambridge investing from seed through growth. Backs Rough Draft Ventures for student founders.
General Catalyst invests at the seed stage from Cambridge, MA, with typical checks between $1M and $25M. It is one of 73 seed investors in TNT's directory of 98 Boston and Cambridge venture capital firms, and it focuses on AI / ML, Climate / Energy, Consumer, Enterprise / SaaS, Fintech and Healthcare / Biotech.
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Frequently asked questions
What stage does General Catalyst invest at?
General Catalyst primarily invests at the seed stage, based on TNT's Boston venture capital directory.
What sectors does General Catalyst focus on?
General Catalyst focuses on AI / ML, Climate / Energy, Consumer, Enterprise / SaaS, Fintech and Healthcare / Biotech.
How large are General Catalyst's typical checks?
General Catalyst typically writes checks between $1M and $25M.
Where is General Catalyst located?
General Catalyst is based in Cambridge, MA. Its website is generalcatalyst.com.
How can MIT or Harvard founders get in front of General Catalyst?
TNT, the pre-seed accelerator for MIT and Harvard founders, introduces its cohort companies to Boston investors. Founders can apply at tnt.so/apply, or reach General Catalyst directly through its website.
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