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General Atlantic Makes Strategic Investment in Financial Information Technologies (Fintech)

August 1, 2023

Payments & Fintech

General Atlantic has made a strategic growth equity investment in Financial Information Technologies, LLC (Fintech), joining existing investor TA Associates. The capital will support Fintech's product innovation, expansion of its payments and data platform for the beverage alcohol industry, and pursuit of M&A initiatives.

General Atlantic Makes Growth Investment in Comprehensive Educational Services (ACES)

January 16, 2020

Healthcare Services

General Atlantic has made a strategic growth equity investment in Comprehensive Educational Services (ACES), a San Diego–based provider of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and ancillary services for individuals with autism. The investment will help ACES scale its clinical services, invest in talent and technology, and expand its reach across the Western United States; founder Kristin Farmer will retain a significant ownership stake.

General Atlantic Makes Minority Investment in Partners Capital Investment Group

February 8, 2024

Financial Services

General Atlantic has acquired a minority stake in Partners Capital Investment Group by purchasing equity from longstanding external shareholders and some founding-generation partners. The transaction will increase ownership by the current leadership to retain senior talent while enabling Partners Capital to leverage General Atlantic's global network and capabilities to deepen investment and technology capabilities.

General Atlantic Takes 21% Stake in Gymshark at Over £1 Billion Valuation

August 14, 2020

Consumer Products

General Atlantic has made a minority growth equity investment in Gymshark, acquiring a 21% stake and valuing the direct-to-consumer fitness apparel brand at over £1 billion. Founder Ben Francis increases his ownership to over 70%, General Atlantic will take a board seat, and the capital will support Gymshark's international expansion—particularly into North America.

General Atlantic Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Tripleseat

April 27, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

General Atlantic has made a strategic growth investment in Tripleseat, a Concord, Massachusetts–based event management and payments SaaS platform. Existing shareholders Vista Equity Partners, Level Equity, and Enlightened Hospitality Investments will remain minority investors as Tripleseat plans to use the capital to expand market reach, invest in product and technology, and pursue strategic M&A.

General Atlantic Takes Minority Stake in Creative Planning

February 7, 2020

Wealth Management

General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm, has made a strategic minority investment in Creative Planning. Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk will remain CEO and retain a majority controlling stake; financial terms were not disclosed. The investment is positioned to support Creative Planning's continued expansion of its wealth management platform (Creative Planning manages approximately $50 billion AUM and ~650 employees across 27 offices).