The firm was established in 1980 and has over 220 investment professionals based in various locations worldwide. They invest in a range of sectors including business products, consumer products, information technology, healthcare, and manufacturing across different regions such as the United States, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Central America, South America, Mexico, SouthEast Asia, India, and Mainland China. General Atlantic combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with entrepreneurs and management teams to build market-leading businesses worldwide.