General Catalyst Partners is seeking $1 billion for its largest fund ever, the Wall Street Journal reported. Fund IX will combine several strategies under one roof, including early-stage and growth investments in startups, the story said. General Catalyst has invested in Airbnb, Stripe, The Honest Co and Gusto. General Catalyst Partners is seeking $1 billion for its largest fund ever, the Wall Street Journal reported. Fund IX will combine several strategies under one roof, including early-stage and growth investments in startups, the story said. General Catalyst has invested in Airbnb, Stripe, The Honest Co and Gusto.