# Erin Schaefer

> Erin Schaefer is a Series A investor at General Catalyst backing Apps and Video Games. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [General Catalyst](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/general-catalyst-partners)
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
- Total investments: 1
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erintschaefer

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.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apps | 1 | 100% |
| Video Games | 1 | 100% |
| Online Games | 1 | 100% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ares Interactive, Inc. | 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 |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## About General Catalyst

VC Fund · Cambridge, United States

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.

5 contacts available at General Catalyst.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christopher Kauffman | Principal | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/christopher-kauffman-79f3 |
| Erin Schaefer | COO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/erin-schaefer-d17c |
| Genevieve Kinney | Principal | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/genevieve-kinney |
| Jeremy Goldstein | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jeremy-goldstein-a6ab |
| Jim Baum | General Catalyst | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jim-baum |

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## FAQ

### 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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