General Atlantic Invests in Buff City Soap

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 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 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.

Gainline Capital Partners Makes Growth Investment in Atlantic Energy

July 13, 2021

Energy

Gainline Capital Partners has made a growth investment in Atlantic Energy, a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based electricity and natural gas retailer that bundles value-added, tech-enabled products to help customers reduce consumption. The financing provides Atlantic with its first institutional capital to accelerate growth; industry veteran Deryl Brown joined as Executive Chairman as part of the transaction.

Chess.com Receives Growth Investment from General Atlantic

January 14, 2022

Media & Entertainment

General Atlantic has made a significant growth equity investment in Chess.com, one of the world’s largest online chess platforms; terms were not disclosed. The capital will support Chess.com’s international expansion, product development, and community growth — the company reports roughly 75 million registered users and about 300 full-time team members.

General Atlantic Leads $65MM+ Growth Investment in Open Farm

January 12, 2021

Consumer Products

Toronto-based pet food brand Open Farm raised a $65MM+ minority growth investment led by growth equity firm General Atlantic, with existing minority partner Encore Consumer Capital associated with the company. The funding will be used to accelerate brand expansion, broaden retail and e-commerce distribution, and support product innovation and sustainability initiatives.