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Ken Chenault

VC

Chairman & Managing Director, General Catalyst

Former AmEx CEO advises consumer enterprise portfolio

New York, NY4 notable investments
Series ASeries B+
ConsumerEnterprise SaaSFintech

Background

Ken Chenault joined General Catalyst as Chairman and Managing Director in 2018 after 37 years at American Express, including 17 as Chairman and CEO. He identifies fast-growing companies with breakout characteristics, especially those scaling toward global markets with responsible innovation. He holds degrees from Bowdoin College and Harvard Law School and serves on boards at Airbnb and Berkshire Hathaway.

Investment Focus

Stages

Series ASeries B+

Sectors

ConsumerEnterprise SaaSFintech

Based in: New York, NY (North America)

Notable Investments

Last updated: Jun 11, 2026