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General Atlantic

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm with a distinguished history of partnering with high-growth companies across various sectors. Established in 1980, the firm specializes in providing capital and strategic support to businesses poised for significant expansion, typically taking minority stakes. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, General Atlantic has built a reputation for its long-term investment horizon and deep industry expertise, aiming to accelerate the growth trajectories of its portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy is centered on identifying and backing innovative companies that have achieved product-market fit and are generating substantial revenue, but require capital and operational guidance to scale globally or enter new markets. General Atlantic focuses on five core sectors: Technology, Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Life Sciences. Their approach involves active collaboration with management teams, leveraging their extensive network and operational insights to drive value creation. This hands-on partnership model distinguishes them from traditional private equity firms, emphasizing growth over leveraged buyouts.

As of December 31, 2023, General Atlantic manages over $84 billion in assets under management, reflecting its significant scale and influence in the growth equity landscape. The firm typically invests between $50 million and $1 billion+ per company, often serving as the lead investor in funding rounds. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of successful enterprises, from emerging disruptors to established market leaders, underscoring their commitment to fostering sustainable growth and innovation across the global economy.

Investor Profile

General Atlantic has backed more than 482 startups, with 23 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 281 rounds, about 58% of its total and boasts 148 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India, China.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Financial Services.
  • Led 18 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $50M – $1000M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (35%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Series B (12%)
  • Series E (8%)
  • Series D (8%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Series A (5%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)
  • Series F (4%)
  • Secondary Market (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (49%)
  • India (10%)
  • China (6%)
  • Brazil (6%)
  • Germany (4%)
  • Mexico (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • France (3%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Hong Kong (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Financial Services
  • Health Care
  • Fintech
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Biotechnology
  • Internet
  • Finance
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does General Atlantic frequently co-invest with?

Sequoia Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 12
SoftBank Vision Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 12
Endeavor Catalyst
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 13
Index Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 11
Dragoneer Investment Group
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 16
Insight Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 12
Temasek Holdings
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 12
Eurazeo
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 10
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 22
Greylock
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 9

Which angels does General Atlantic often collaborate with?

NP
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Gilbert
North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit
Shared Deals: 2
MP
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
LB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SS
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 2
GP
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
HK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
David Geffen
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
NM
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by General Atlantic?

QI Tech

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

QI Tech is a fintech platform that provides APIs enabling businesses to offer financial products to their customers.

CreditFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series BJul 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $63,000,000
Neon

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Neon is a digital bank that offers credit cards, personal loans, and investment products, among other services.

BankingCreditFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series EJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Klar

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Klar is a digital bank that provides banking services including credit cards and loan through an app-based platform.

Credit CardsDebit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series CJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $170,000,000
Liftoff

Redwood City, California, United States

Liftoff is the leading growth acceleration platform in the mobile AdTech space.

Ad NetworkAd RetargetingAdvertising PlatformsApp MarketingBig DataMobileMobile Advertising
Private EquityMay 5, 2025
Kavak

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

KAVAK is an online platform that offers insight into buying and selling used cars.

AutomotiveE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsOnline Portals
Private EquityApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $127,000,000
U.S. Urology Partners

Nolensville, Tennessee, United States

U.S. Urology Partners is a provider of operational support, management expertise, and financial resources for urology practices.

B2BBusiness DevelopmentHealth CareVenture Capital
Secondary MarketApr 9, 2025
Frazier & Deeter

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Frazier & Deeter is an CPA advisory firm.

Accounting
Private EquityApr 3, 2025
Runway

New York, New York, United States

Runway is an applied AI research company that creates AI-powered content creation tools for the media and entertainment sectors.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIMachine LearningSoftwareVideo Editing
Series DApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $308,000,000
Nerdio

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Nerdio offers cloud solutions to streamline IT management, focusing on Microsoft Azure and virtual desktop optimization.

Cloud ComputingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Series CMar 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $500,000,000
KAYALI

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

KAYALI is a manufacturer of luxurious fragrance with range of scents which is long-lasting, and cruelty-free.

BeautyE-CommerceManufacturing
Private EquityFeb 17, 2025