Hemant Taneja is the CEO and managing director of General Catalyst, a venture capital firm with investments in Stripe, Snap, and Mistral, among others.
[1] Under his leadership, General Catalyst has Assets Under Management (AUM) of over $27.3 billion;[4][5] raised almost $8 billion in 2024 to invest in technology start-ups across industries including defense, space, climate, fintech, and healthcare;[1] bought a hospital and partnered with others to trial new models of care under the Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATCo);[6][1][7] and expanded internationally, merging with European investor La Famiglia and Indian investor Venture Highway.
[10] Under Taneja's leadership, General Catalyst raised an $8 billion fund, marking one of the largest in the venture capital industry.
Reports on the fund highlight Taneja's approach to broadening the firm's investment reach and reinforcing its position in the global market.
[15] Taneja has emphasized the need for responsible AI practices within the industry, advocating for ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks.