General Catalyst
Budget
€50 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
4
3 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
We work with companies through their entire lifecycle—from the earliest stages through growth and beyond. Our team has expertise in all phases of company building and can add real value at every inflection point. No matter where they are in their journey, we always aspire to be a founder’s first call—connecting them to the relationships that matter most. We are investing out of our 12th family of funds at $5.8 billion USD.
EU Legislative Interests
AI Regulation, specifically the AI Act, and regulation as it relates to start-ups and the innovation economy. Ensuring that the regulation that is passed allows start-ups using artificial intelligence to compete with larger technology incumbents and that the access of information and talent is competitive across democratic nations. This relates to all of the subcomponents of the AI Act, including transparency, and regulation, from companies that use artificial intelligence to leaders like foundation model providers.
Communication Activities
1:1 meetings with EU MEPs to share how Silicon Valley-based investors view the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence startups. While not directed at the EU AI Act in particular, the following documentary was released on artificial intelligence and the challenges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRm40K7KsDw
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
National Venture Capital Association (USA)
Organisation Members
https://www.generalcatalyst.com/portfolio
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.