General Catalyst Commits $5B to India Over Five Years

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General Catalyst, a Silicon Valley-based venture firm with over $43 billion in assets under management, has announced plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next five years. This marks a significant increase from the $500 million to $1 billion the firm had previously earmarked for the country. The investment will target startups across artificial intelligence, healthcare, defense technology, fintech, and consumer technology.

Why it matters

India is positioning itself as a major AI investment destination, aiming to attract over $200 billion in AI infrastructure investments over the next two years. General Catalyst's increased commitment to the Indian startup ecosystem reflects the country's growing importance as a hub for technology innovation and development.

The details

General Catalyst CEO Hemant Taneja stated that the firm sees Indian founders as uniquely positioned to develop technology for markets serving enormous populations. The firm believes India's biggest AI opportunity lies in large-scale real-world deployment, citing the country's government-built digital infrastructure, vast domestic market, and deep services talent pool as key factors. The investment will support companies from early stage through to the public markets.

• General Catalyst announced the $5 billion investment commitment on February 19, 2026.
• The firm plans to invest the $5 billion over the next five years.

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What’s next

General Catalyst is developing a framework to accelerate large-scale AI adoption across priority sectors in India, aiming to help convert pilot projects into full deployments. The firm's General Catalyst Institute has also been working to build government-industry partnerships in the country.