Erin Schaefer
COO @ General Catalyst
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Erin Schaefer is a Series A investor at General Catalyst in San Francisco Bay Area focused on Apps and Video Games. Erin Schaefer is the Chief Operating Officer of General Catalyst. She previously worked at Niantic as Senior Vice President, US Studio & Publishing, Go-to-Market, and Global Operations. She attended Harvard Business School, where he took a Master's in Business Administration.
- Total investments:
- 1
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
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Industries Erin Schaefer invests in
Stages Erin Schaefer invests in
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Apps 1 (100%)
- Video Games 1 (100%)
- Online Games 1 (100%)
Investments
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| Founded in 2024, Ares Interactive is a privately held company built by a group of experienced leaders and veterans from some of the most respected organizations in interactive entertainment. Our team brings deep expertise across game development, publishing, and live operations, and shares a commitment to building exceptional player experiences.We believe great people are our most important asset. We work with passion and purpose, while supporting one another with professionalism and respect, creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. | $70M / Series A / Feb 03, 2026 |
About General Catalyst
General Catalyst is an investment firm that supports businesses at every stage, from seed to growth. It focuses on fostering resilience and advancing applied AI through its investments. The firm collaborates with entrepreneurs to provide capital and strategic guidance, enabling innovation across industries such as healthcare, fintech, and consumer technology.
General Catalyst Contacts
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Christopher Kauffman
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Erin Schaefer
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Genevieve Kinney
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Jeremy Goldstein
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Jim Baum
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What does Erin Schaefer invest in?
Erin Schaefer invests primarily in Apps, Video Games and Online Games startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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The most recent investment recorded for Erin Schaefer closed in Feb 2026. Shizune tracks 1 investment in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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