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General Catalyst

Tier 1 VC · Seed · Series A · Growth
B+

Good (B+) — Capital Conduct Grade

General Catalyst has expanded from East Coast tier-1 VC to a global platform with strong defense + healthcare specialization. Strong on category-creation (Helsing, Anduril). Follow-on discipline consistent. Term-sheet behavior generally founder-favorable.

83
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Term Sheet Honesty
B+
Founder-Friendliness
B+
Follow-On Discipline
B+
Exit Support
B+
Network Quality
B+
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2000
  • Cambridge, MA founding
  • Global platform expansion 2022-2024
  • Defense + healthcare specialty

/ Best for

Defense, healthcare, or fintech founders seeking tier-1 partner with East Coast + global network.

/ Watch out for

Recent rapid platform expansion has produced operational scale-up; verify your specific partner's tenure and continuity.