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
- Lead investor:
- 100%
Last updated:
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Industries Erin Schaefer invests in
Stages Erin Schaefer invests in
Countries Erin Schaefer invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Apps 1 (100%)
- Video Games 1 (100%)
- Online Games 1 (100%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Ares Interactive, Inc.
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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 a global 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, andconsumer technology.
General Catalyst Contacts
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Christopher Kauffman
Principal
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Erin Schaefer
COO
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Genevieve Kinney
Principal
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Jeremy Goldstein
Partner
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Jim Baum
General Catalyst
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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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