Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm
Thursday, March 5, 2026 · first reported by TechCrunch
Niko Bonatsos, who spent 15 years at General Catalyst leading its seed investing strategy, has departed and plans to launch a new VC firm. This signals significant leadership transition and potential new capital entering the seed VC market.
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