General Atlantic
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Stage
- Series B+
- AUM
- $84B
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Fintech, Digital Health +1
- Founded
- 1980
- HQ
- New York, NY
About General Atlantic
General Atlantic was founded in 1980 as the private equity arm of Atlantic Philanthropies before becoming independent. The firm has established itself as a premier global growth equity investor, focusing on companies at inflection points where capital and expertise can accelerate growth. With over four decades of experience, General Atlantic has invested in more than 400 companies worldwide, including some of the most successful technology and consumer businesses of the past two decades.
The firm is known for its collaborative approach with management teams and its ability to provide both capital and strategic guidance to help companies expand globally. Led by managing directors including Bill Ford and Gabriel Caillaux, General Atlantic operates offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. What distinguishes the firm is its deep sector expertise, global platform, and long-term partnership approach with entrepreneurs.
The firm has been particularly successful in backing technology companies expanding internationally and has developed strong expertise in emerging markets, making it a go-to partner for companies seeking global scale.
Investment Thesis
“Invests in growth-stage technology, financial services, consumer, and healthcare companies globally, partnering with entrepreneurs to scale businesses across developed and emerging markets.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Key Team (10)
Gabriel Caillaux
Co-President & Managing Director
Anton Levy
Co-President & Managing Director
Merete Agerbaek-Larsen
Managing Director
Alex Crisses
Managing Director
Lorenzo Thione
Managing Director
Sandeep Naik
Managing Director and Head of India
Kendall Burson
Managing Director
Fund History (5 funds)
| Fund | Vintage | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | $7.3B | — | |
| — | $7.3B | — | |
| — | $3.15B | — | |
| — | $2.5B | — | |
| — | $2.0B | — |
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 20
- Latest filing
General Atlantic filed a Form D for 20 fund vehicles between Sep 30, 2024 and Sep 29, 2026. The 8 most recent:
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| General Atlantic Global Growth Equity Fund (TE), L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| General Atlantic Global Growth Equity Fund, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| General Atlantic ICY Bermuda Coinvest, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| General Atlantic (PWG) Coinvest, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| General Atlantic (AG) Bermuda Coinvest, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| General Atlantic (TRA) Coinvest, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| General Atlantic (BTS) Coinvest, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
| General Atlantic (OST) Coinvest, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to General Atlantic by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
Investment Timeline (11 deals)
2023
AlphaSense
Growth$100M2022
Typeform
Growth$135M2021
Flipkart
Growth$1.2BCheckout.com
Series C$450M2020
TikTok
Growth$3BArticulate
Growth$1.5B2019
Klarna
Growth$460M2018
Nubank
$400M2017
Ant Group
Growth$3.5B2016
Uber
$3.5B2015
Airbnb
$100MRelated Articles (2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does General Atlantic invest at?
General Atlantic primarily invests at the Series B+ stage. This means they focus on companies that are at various stages of growth.
Where is General Atlantic located?
General Atlantic is headquartered in New York, NY. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does General Atlantic focus on?
General Atlantic focuses on investments in Enterprise, Fintech, Digital Health, Consumer. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
How much does General Atlantic have under management?
General Atlantic manages approximately $84B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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