# General Catalyst

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-16**: General Catalyst Talks — Reports emerge of a new $50-60 million funding round led by General Catalyst.
- **2026-03-06**: March Slump — Funding drops back below the $100 million threshold to $90 million.
- **2026-02-28**: Brief Recovery — Funding surges to $184 million across 32 deals.
- **2026-01-07**: Yearly Low — Weekly funding hits a floor of $77 million.
- **2025-03-31**: FY25 Financials — Revenue hits Rs 40.4 crore with a 70.8% YoY increase.
- **2024-04-15**: Series B Funding — Raised $40 million led by Peak XV Partners at a $200M valuation.
- **2022-01-01**: Company Founded — Former Flipkart executive Anil Goteti launches Scapia.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### 6 VC Megafirms Now Raise More Capital Than All Others Combined
2026-06-30 14:14:20 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The unprecedented consolidation of U.S. venture capital into six megafunds is reshaping asset flows, forcing institutional LPs to place concentrated bets and raising questions about market efficiency and regulatory oversight.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/six-vc-megafirms-concentration-capital

### Scapia in Talks for $60M Round Led by General Catalyst to Scale Travel Fintech
2026-03-16 07:42:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Bengaluru-based travel fintech Scapia is negotiating a $50-60 million funding round led by General Catalyst to expand its co-branded credit card and travel booking ecosystem. The deal follows General Catalyst's $5 billion commitment to the Indian market and Scapia's 70% revenue growth in FY25.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/scapia-general-catalyst-funding-round-travel-fintech

### Indian Startup Funding Slumps Below $100M as Deal Volume Plummets
2026-03-07 00:40:40 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Venture capital inflow into the Indian startup ecosystem dropped to $90 million during the first week of March, marking the second-lowest weekly total of the year. With only nine transactions recorded, investors are retreating amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and valuation uncertainties driven by the rise of artificial intelligence.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-startup-funding-weekly-roundup-march-2026

### General Catalyst Commits $5 Billion to Indian Ecosystem Over Five Years
2026-02-20 06:52:00 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

US-based venture capital giant General Catalyst has announced a massive $5 billion investment plan for the Indian startup ecosystem over the next five years. This strategic move signals a significant vote of confidence in India's long-term growth potential and marks one of the largest dedicated capital pools for the region.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/general-catalyst-5-billion-india-investment-plan

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