Chess.com Receives Growth Investment from General Atlantic

CVC Capital Partners Agrees to Invest in Chess.com

June 26, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

CVC Capital Partners IX agreed to invest in Chess.com, the world’s largest online chess platform, alongside longtime shareholder General Atlantic. Terms were not disclosed, and the investors said the partnership aims to improve the platform and expand Chess.com’s global presence.

Bluesky Digital Assets to Acquire ChessGold in Share Exchange Deal

April 17, 2026

Software

Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. entered into a share exchange agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding common shares of ChessGold Inc. The transaction will be implemented in exchange for 10,000,000 Bluesky consideration shares and 20,000,000 milestone warrants tied to user, revenue, and EBITDA milestones.

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 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 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.