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General Catalyst is a global venture capital firm that invests in early to growth-stage companies across a wide range of sectors. The firm has a diverse portfolio that includes companies in technology, healthcare, consumer internet, enterprise software, gaming, infrastructure technologies, hardware, semiconductors, crypto, fintech, and AI. General Catalyst has invested in over 800 businesses, including notable companies such as Airbnb, Anduril Industries, Canva, Glean Technologies, Guild Education, HubSpot, Kayak, Datalogix, Datto, Livongo, Gusto, Zepto, Ramp, Deliveroo, Samsara, Stripe, Snap, Circle, Mistral, and Helsing. The firm operates globally, with offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Palo Alto, California; New York City; London; Berlin; Bangalore; and Cambridge, UK. General Catalyst has raised multiple funds over the years, with its 11th general fund raising $4.6 billion in February 2022, bringing the firm's total raised to $14.75 billion. In October 2024, the firm announced the raise of $8 billion in new funds, including $4.5 billion for their core venture funds, making it their largest fundraise yet. General Catalyst's investment strategy focuses on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to build innovative technology companies and market-leading businesses. The firm has a strong track record in the healthcare sector, having raised $600 million for a new Health Assurance Fund in 2021 and an additional $670 million in July 2022. In October 2023, the company announced plans to acquire a health system to serve as a proving ground for technology solutions developed by its portfolio companies, including generative artificial intelligence-powered solutions applied to healthcare problems.