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General Atlantic
General Atlantic Service Company, L.P. is a leading global growth equity and multi-strategy investment firm founded in 1980 as the captive investment vehicle...
General Atlantic
General Atlantic Service Company, L.P. is a leading global growth equity and multi-strategy investment firm founded in 1980 as the captive investment vehicle for philanthropist Chuck Feeney and Atlantic Philanthropies (per firm Our Story page). Headquartered in New York at Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, the firm partners with visionary entrepreneurs and high-growth companies by providing patient capital, operational expertise, and a global platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Energy Transition (BeyondNetZero), and Sustainable Infrastructure (via Actis acquisition closed October 2024). As of December 31, 2025, it manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management inclusive of all strategies and dry powder (per firm website homepage and multiple official media releases). Total capital invested since inception exceeds $121 billion, with more than 900 professionals across 21 locations in five regions. Under Chairman and CEO William E. Ford (CEO since 2007; Chairman since 2021), the platform has scaled significantly while maintaining a focus on long-term value creation across technology, consumer, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and climate sectors (per firm website and Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated October 11, 2024, which reported ~$97 billion AUM as of June 30, 2024). The firm is principally owned through structures involving its managing directors, with Ford as the sole individual holding over 25% indirect ownership interest.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
1980
AUM
$126B (as of Dec 31, 2025)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Additional offices
Amsterdam · Beijing · Hong Kong · London · Mexico City · Mumbai · Munich · São Paulo · Shanghai · Singapore · Stamford · Tokyo
Principals
William E. Ford
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
David Hodgson
Vice Chairman
Gabriel Caillaux
Co-President, Head of EMEA and Global Head of Infrastructure and Energy Transition Investing
Martín Escobari
Co-President, Head of Global Growth Equity
Michael Gosk
Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer
Christopher G. Lanning
Managing Director, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is General Atlantic's current assets under management?
General Atlantic manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies and dry powder, as of December 31, 2025 (per official firm website and press releases).
When and by whom was General Atlantic founded?
General Atlantic was founded in 1980 as a family office and direct investment entity for entrepreneur and philanthropist Chuck Feeney to support Atlantic Philanthropies and invest in growth companies (per firm Our Story page).
What are General Atlantic's primary investment strategies?
The firm operates a global platform including Growth Equity (core focus), Credit (GA Credit), Energy Transition (BeyondNetZero), and Sustainable Infrastructure (via Actis) (per firm website homepage and strategy pages).
Where is General Atlantic headquartered and what is its global footprint?
Headquarters are in New York, NY (Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, 33rd Floor). The firm maintains 21 global locations with more than 900 professionals across five regions (per firm website and Form ADV).
Who leads General Atlantic?
William E. Ford serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Key leaders include Co-Presidents Gabriel Caillaux and Martín Escobari, Vice Chairman David Hodgson, and members of the Partnership and Executive Committees (per firm team pages and Form ADV Part 2A).
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