Companies Backed by General Catalyst
8 companies in General Catalyst's investment portfolio.
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“Invests in transformational companies and leaders across all stages, with a focus on AI, healthcare, fintech, and enterprise solutions.”
Portfolio Companies (8)
Airbnb
Airbnb runs an online marketplace for short and long-term stays, experiences and services, earning a commission on bookings. It listed on Nasdaq as ABNB in December 2020; 2025 revenue was $12.2 billion.
Deliveroo
Deliveroo is a British multinational online food delivery company owned by DoorDash since its takeover in October 2025.
Gusto
Gusto, founded in 2011 as ZenPayroll, sells payroll, benefits and HR software to small businesses. It is private, passed $1 billion in annual revenue in 2026 and was valued at $9.3 billion in 2025.
Instacart
Maplebear Inc., doing business as Instacart, is an American retail media and delivery company based in San Francisco that operates a grocery delivery and pick-up service in the United States and Canada accessible via a website and mobile app.
Livongo
Livongo ran connected-device and coaching programs for diabetes, hypertension and other chronic conditions. It went public on Nasdaq in July 2019 and merged into Teladoc Health in October 2020.
Mindstrong
Mindstrong was a Bay Area digital mental health company offering virtual care for serious mental illness and smartphone-based symptom measurement. It ended clinical services on March 10, 2023.
Snapchat
Snapchat is an American multimedia social media and instant messaging app and service developed by Snap Inc., originally Snapchat Inc.
Stripe
Stripe builds payments and financial infrastructure software used by more than 5 million businesses. It remains privately held and was valued at $159 billion in a February 2026 tender offer.
Portfolio Analysis
General Catalyst has built a portfolio of 8 companies across 6 sectors, including Consumer, Digital Health, Fintech and 3 others. Of these investments, 2 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs, demonstrating the firm's track record of backing companies to meaningful outcomes.
The portfolio reflects investments across the IPO, Series C, Series D+ stages, showing General Catalyst's approach to supporting companies at multiple points in their growth journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies has General Catalyst invested in?
General Catalyst has invested in 8+ companies across 6 different sectors. Of these, 2 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs.
What sectors does General Catalyst invest in?
General Catalyst's portfolio spans Consumer, Digital Health, Fintech, Food & Beverage, Marketplace and 1 other sectors. This diversification reflects the firm's broad investment thesis and sector expertise.
What stages does General Catalyst invest at?
General Catalyst invests across the IPO, Series C, Series D+ stages. Their portfolio includes companies at various points in their growth journey.
How many exits has General Catalyst had?
General Catalyst has had 2 portfolio companies achieve exits through acquisitions or IPOs. This track record of exits demonstrates the firm's ability to identify and support companies through successful outcomes.