General Atlantic Named to Buyouts 100 List

Buyouts Insider named General Atlantic in the top five of this year’s Buyouts 100 list, which recognizes the 100 largest private equity fundraisers in North America. Last year, the firm raised just over $17 billion across its capital base, which included $7.8 billion for its sixth flagship fund, surpassing the original $5 billion target.

In its profile of General Atlantic included alongside the list, Buyouts highlights other notable achievements for 2021, including the launch of BeyondNetZero, a growth-oriented climate venture. General Atlantic’s placement in the top five this year underscores the momentum behind growth equity as one of the most popular asset classes with LP’s today, and how the firm has continued to be a pioneer in the space.