General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a growth equity investment firm that provides capital and strategic support to technology and growth-oriented companies. The firm focuses on long-term partnerships with innovative businesses across various sectors, including consumer, financial services, healthcare, and technology. Notably, General Atlantic is one of the current investors in TikTok.

CCI Score

30.72

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

General Atlantic Contemplates TikTok Acquisition in US

On January 23, 2025, an article reported that General Atlantic is being considered as a potential buyer of TikTok in the US amid competition from other high-profile figures. The move is interpreted by some as a step to secure TikTok under domestic oversight, potentially reducing foreign authoritarian influence over the platform.

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General Atlantic is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

JAN

23

2025

General Atlantic Contemplates TikTok Acquisition in US
19.54

On January 23, 2025, an article reported that General Atlantic is being considered as a potential buyer of TikTok in the US amid competition from other high-profile figures. The move is interpreted by some as a step to secure TikTok under domestic oversight, potentially reducing foreign authoritarian influence over the platform.
+20

Technology and Services Impact

April 4

The potential acquisition of TikTok by General Atlantic may help maintain the platform under US control, which could safeguard it against external authoritarian influence and support a media environment conducive to progressive values. However, with limited details on the firm’s broader commitment to democratic and anti-fascist policies, the positive impact is evaluated as moderate.

MrBeast or General Atlantic CEO - Who is buying TikTok in US?
JAN

23

2025

General Atlantic CEO optimistic on TikTok deal
48.84

General Atlantic CEO Bill Ford, who also serves on ByteDance’s board, expressed optimism at an Axios event during the World Economic Forum in Davos that a deal ensuring TikTok’s continued operation in the U.S. will be reached soon. His remarks signal an intention to engage multiple stakeholders—including the Chinese government, U.S. officials, and TikTok’s board—in an inclusive dialogue, implicitly criticizing the lack of real engagement from government bodies.
+50

Executive Political Engagement

April 4

CEO Bill Ford’s proactive political engagement, by calling for comprehensive negotiations between the involved governments and the company, reflects an effort to counter heavy-handed, authoritarian regulatory measures. His insistence on genuine dialogue is interpreted as resistance against coercive policies, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

General Atlantic CEO Bill Ford optimistic on TikTok deal - The Hill
JAN

22

2025

General Atlantic CEO Confident in Securing TikTok's Future
58.59

Bill Ford, a leading executive of General Atlantic — a major investor in ByteDance — stated at Davos on January 22, 2025, that he expected a deal to be struck to help TikTok avoid a ban. This public declaration signals the firm's willingness to engage politically to keep platforms operating amid regulatory challenges.
+60

Executive Political Engagement

April 4

Bill Ford’s public confidence in finalizing a deal to protect TikTok from a ban is a clear example of proactive executive political engagement. In a politically charged environment where decisions about the operation of digital platforms can be influenced by authoritarian pressures, such engagement supports open communication and resists undue censorship. This action is interpreted as a positive stance against restrictions that might align with authoritarian policies.

General Atlantic's Ford Confident a TikTok Deal Will Get Done
JAN

01

2024

General Atlantic Political Contributions 2024
8.78

According to OpenSecrets, General Atlantic contributed $759,019 during the 2024 election cycle and reported no lobbying expenditures.
+10

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 4

General Atlantic’s OpenSecrets profile indicates a contribution total of $759,019 in 2024 with no reported lobbying. This moderate level of political contribution, absent aggressive lobbying or overt political interference, suggests a lower risk of fueling authoritarian agendas. While not a robust anti-fascist action, the transparency and modesty in its political spending are a positive sign in an environment often marred by overt far‐right influence.

General Atlantic Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets
JUL

24

2020

General Atlantic Weighs TikTok Takeover Amid Regulatory Pressure
17.85

General Atlantic, along with Sequoia Capital, is reportedly in discussions with US regulators to potentially take over TikTok from ByteDance. The talks involve spinning out and firewalling the app from its Chinese parent as a response to concerns over data privacy and national security.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

April 4

General Atlantic’s engagement in discussions with U.S. regulators to restructure TikTok away from its Chinese parent represents a positive step in aligning corporate actions with democratic oversight. By considering a takeover and implementing a firewall, the firm is addressing national security concerns and distancing the platform from potentially authoritarian influences.

‘General Atlantic, Sequoia Capital weigh taking over TikTok from parent ByteDance’
+30

Technology and Services Impact

April 4

The proposal to firewall TikTok aims to address technological and security concerns by isolating the app from its foreign parent, potentially mitigating risks associated with surveillance and privacy abuses. This move is viewed as supportive of democratic norms and technological accountability.

‘General Atlantic, Sequoia Capital weigh taking over TikTok from parent ByteDance’
+10

Economic and Structural Influence

April 4

By potentially spinning off TikTok and engaging in regulatory dialogues, General Atlantic is showing a willingness to adapt its economic structure in response to geopolitical and regulatory pressures. This restructuring effort hints at a move towards insulating the platform from external, possibly authoritarian, influences.

‘General Atlantic, Sequoia Capital weigh taking over TikTok from parent ByteDance’