General Atlantic Company Description
General Atlantic helps little fish become bigger fish in the big pond called business. The private equity firm provides both capital and strategic support to public and private growth companies. With about $13 billion in capital under management, General Atlantic focuses its investments on such sectors as energy, financial services, health care, media, and technology. Typical investments range from $50 million to $500 million, and its average investment period lasts from five to seven years. Established in 1980, General Atlantic has stakes in about 40 firms. Portfolio companies include AKQA,Lenovo Group, and ZAGAT Survey.
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