General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a global investment and transformation company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York City, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and London. Founded in 2000, the firm manages over $40 billion in assets and has built a diverse portfolio of more than 800 companies, including over 45 that it helped launch. General Catalyst focuses on partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs to create innovative businesses that enhance global resilience and leverage applied artificial intelligence. As a venture capital firm, General Catalyst invests across various stages, from seed to growth, in sectors such as technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer products. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support, with a team of experts in marketing, sales, engineering, and product development. General Catalyst emphasizes transformational investments that aim to have a positive societal impact, particularly in healthcare innovation, where it has raised over $1 billion for dedicated funds since 2021.

Venture Capital & Private Equity San Francisco, United States Founded 2000 ~277 employees

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Employees
277
0% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$632K
Revenue ~$175M
12-month attrition
16.3%
Tech: 70.8%
H1B filings, FY2026
12
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

General Catalyst went from 181 employees in Jul 2023 to 277 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 44 people joined, 19 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other218
Operations22
Finance20
Marketing7
HR7
Engineering2
Sales1

Salaries at General Catalyst

All salaries

1 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering10
Finance6
Consulting1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 12 filings.

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General Catalyst FAQ

How many employees does General Catalyst have?

General Catalyst has about 277 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does General Catalyst sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. General Catalyst filed 12 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is General Catalyst's revenue per employee?

General Catalyst makes about $632K in revenue per employee, based on $175M annual revenue and 277 employees.

How much does General Catalyst pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for General Catalyst in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the General Catalyst salaries page. See General Catalyst salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.