General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a large, multi-stage venture capital firm investing from seed through growth, with a strong platform approach spanning enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, and consumer technology. General Catalyst typically engages once a company shows strong product-market fit or exceptional founder quality, and can support companies over multiple rounds. It is appropriate for founders building large, category-defining businesses, but less realistic for very early pre-seed startups without traction or a standout team.