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Ken Chenault
InvestorChairman & Managing Director at General Catalyst
New York
Writes $500K – $100M checks · typically $1M
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About
One of few former Fortune 100 CEOs now VC chair and managing director, Kenneth Chenault applies American Express CEO experience to coach tech founders to prioritize reliability, service and trust.
Likely email· guessed from name + firm domain, not firm-published
- k•••@generalcatalyst.comreveal70% confident
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSector Agnostic
Investments
Board seats
AirbnbBerkshire Hathaway
Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ken Chenault?
- One of few former Fortune 100 CEOs now VC chair and managing director, Kenneth Chenault applies American Express CEO experience to coach tech founders to prioritize reliability, service and trust.
- Where does Ken Chenault work?
- Ken Chenault is Chairman & Managing Director at General Catalyst.
- What does Ken Chenault invest in?
- Ken Chenault invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- What check size does Ken Chenault write?
- Ken Chenault typically writes checks of $500K – $100M.
- What boards does Ken Chenault sit on?
- Ken Chenault holds tracked board seats at Airbnb, Berkshire Hathaway.
- What companies has Ken Chenault invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Bambee, Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand, Bilt, BILT, Campus, Chief, Compass, CRED, Guild, Guild Education, Gusto, Melio, and 6 more.
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