Inside General Atlantic: Why GA invests hundreds of millions in startups with Cory Eaves

Listen to the full interview as a Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3WaoFmK General Atlantic invests in growth startups that leverage technology and are already successful in the marketplace. Important criteria for investment include business model, management, market and margins. In addition to capital, the firm offers industry knowledge and expertise in human capital and go-to-market strategies. Exit strategy is not the most important factor, but IPOs and sales to strategic buyers are equally important options. What you'll learn: General Atlantic's investment strategy and how the firm invests in growth startups. The key criteria for investing: business model, management, market and margins How General Atlantic offers its portfolio companies valuable resources in addition to capital General Atlantic's exit strategy and how the firm identifies potential investment opportunities The challenges companies face in moving from a customer-focused business model to a product-focused business model ALL ABOUT UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery 00:02:22 - How GA's DNA is being lived today. 00:06:31 - Venture capital vs. growth capital 00:11:22 - The definition of "product-market fit" for growth companies. 00:15:24 - The importance of business model and profitability 00:28:20 - Successful business models 00:33:54 - Partnership with clear goals 00:37:34 - Exit strategies: IPO vs. sale to strategic buyers 00:53:21 - Founder confidence and character as keys to success 00:55:44 - Partner selection for entrepreneurs. Cory Eaves LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceaves/ General Atlantic: https://www.generalatlantic.com/