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Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages8
Industries15
Markets19
Stated Portfolio5
Operating Since2012 (14y)

About General Advance

General Advance is a private investment firm that emphasizes independent research and long-term partnerships. The firm invests in exceptional teams dedicated to developing game-changing technology to address complex and critical problems. With an unconstrained time horizon and a permanent capital base, General Advance makes investment decisions based on long-term goals rather than short-term gains. This approach allows the firm to focus on developing innovative, long-lasting solutions. Since its inception in 2012, General Advance has invested in over 40 companies across various stages, sectors, and geographies, creating over $25 billion in subsequent business value. The firm's portfolio includes companies in technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, energy, media, telecommunications, education, transportation, real estate, retail, manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, and construction. General Advance's investment strategy spans seed, early stage, late stage, growth, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed stages, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million. The firm's geographical focus includes the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, South Korea, and Israel. General Advance's team comprises professionals with backgrounds from institutions such as Yale University and Harvard University, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the firm's investment decisions. The firm's commitment to intellectual honesty and uncompromising integrity drives its investment philosophy, seeking creativity over consensus to achieve long-term success for its portfolio companies.

Geographical Focus

African markets2

Other stated markets17

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceUnited Arab EmiratesMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaRussiaIsrael

Requirements

Exceptional teams, Technology-driven solutions, Long-term growth potential, Innovative approaches to complex problems, Alignment with firm's values of intellectual honesty and integrity

Stated Portfolio5

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