CATALYST INVESTMENTS
Long term partners for growth,
supporting Israeli Technology since 1999

About Catalyst Investments

Catalyst provides unique value-add to its portfolio companies
Including a network of high-calibre investors in markets across the US, Europe, China and emerging markets. We provide significant business networks and vast transactional experience in global capital markets and cross-border M&A.
Catalyst IV

Investing with Impact:
Catalyst IV Fund Supports Israeli Tech for Transformative Progress
In May 2023, we announced the closing of our fourth fund – Catalyst IV, which manages assets of $150 million including co-investments and will make both primary investments and direct secondary transactions. Catalyst IV offers co-investment opportunities as an integral part of its strategy, providing LPs unique access to deal flow and the ability to become direct shareholders in portfolio companies. The new fund, which has already started deploying capital, focuses on mature companies that are category leaders in various technology sectors, including enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity, smart mobility, climate tech, energy, life sciences, and others.
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Investment Strategy
Whilst each of Catalyst’s investment vehicles has its own specific investment thesis, all of our Funds have a strong focus on identifying Israeli and Israeli-related companies that require a capital injection, strategic guidance and the right partner in order to develop and expand their business.

We look across a wide range of sectors for disruptive and defendable technology with applications in global markets. No less importantly, we invest in people, and look to partner with highly capable and motivated management teams.
We are long term investors seeking to support management teams to shape the future of their business. Our managing partners typically serve on the boards of our portfolio companies and are proactively involved in helping companies realize their full potential. Our portfolio companies benefit from the vast transactional experience of our firm its wide-reaching global networks.

Catalyst leverages unparalleled access to Israeli deal-flow and global based network of partners, investors and strategic relationships across Israel, Europe, the US and China.

Yair Shamir
Catalyst Founding and Managing Partner
Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for the Government of Israel, and Member of Knesset
Our Funds

Catalyst Fund L.P.
Established in 1999, Catalyst’s first fund provided venture capital to maturing Israeli technology investments and had a diversified portfolio across multiple sectors.

Catalyst Fund II L.P.
Catalyst’s second fund was established in 2006. The investment strategy focused on growth-stage investment opportunities across a range of different sectors.

Catalyst-CEL Fund
Catalyst’s third fund was founded in 2014. With our Hong-Kong based partner, Catalyst CEL is investing in mature disruptive Israeli technology companies and assisting with their expansion into Greater China.

Catalyst Fund IV
The Catalyst IV Fund L.P., established in 2022, invests in mid-to-late-stage Israeli-related companies with proven innovative technologies and processes.
Our Selected Portfolio Companies

Catalyst supports capital and growth for mature Israeli firms. With expertise, we invest sensibly to maximise returns for investors and support value creation in portfolio companies.

Edouard Cukierman
Catalyst Founding and Managing Partner
Our Team

Edouard Cukierman
Catalyst Founding and Managing Partner


Yair Shamir
Catalyst Founding and Managing Partner


Boaz Harel
Senior Partner

Luc Muller
Senior Partner


Lisya Bahar Manoah
Senior Partner


Daniel Elfen
Senior Partner


Shiran Mauda
Chief Financial Officer


Roger Cukierman
Board Member

Ariel Anati
Investment Director


Caleb Rubinson
Investment Director


Noga Keren
Director of Finance


Shengyan Fan
Managing Partner of Catalyst CEL Fund


John Chan
Managing Partner of Catalyst CEL Fund


Joel Adler
Advisory Board Member of Catalyst II


Christiaan de Lint
Advisory Board Member of Catalyst IV


Laurent Dassault
Chairman of the Advisory Board


Eric Choi
Vice President of Catalyst CEL Fund


Ronald Lai
Vice President at Catalyst CEL Fund


Sandro Tan
Associate of Catalyst CEL Fund


Cherry Tang
Analyst at Catalyst CEL Fund


Disi Wei
Analyst at Catalyst CEL Fund


Jill Schmirer
Executive Assistant


Vered Zelekha
Executive Assistant

Felipe Holzhacker Alves
Advisory Board Member Catalyst IV



Maria Ameli
Advisory Board Member Catalyst IV



Vincent Tchenguiz
Advisory Board Member Catalyst IV

Tony Chedraoui
Advisory Board Member Catalyst IV

At Catalyst, we pride ourselves on our global reach, annually recruiting interns from around the world to join our dynamic team. This unique initiative reflects our commitment to diversity and fresh perspectives. If you are passionate and driven, consider becoming a part of our ever-expanding family.

Diversity in high-tech innovation is not only crucial to our success but a personal commitment. Embracing diverse perspectives unlocks new possibilities, fuels innovation, and shapes a future that benefits us all.

Lisya Bahar Manoah
Senior Partner
Our Values

AIM TO BE A GLOBAL POINT OF REFERENCE FOR THE ISRAELI INVESTMENT ECOSYSTEM

LEVERAGE THE PRINCIPALS’ INTIMATE KNOWLEDGE OF ISRAEL HIGH-TECH SPACE

UTILISE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO ADD VALUE AND EXPAND HORIZONS
News
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Edouard Cukierman’s multifaceted impact on Israel during wartime
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Edouard Cukierman discusses Israel Defense Forces’ operation at Al-Shifa Hospital in LCI – Le Chain Info InterviewE
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Interview on LCI – Le Chain Info to Edouard Cukierman: Israeli Defense Forces’ decisive action in destroying Hamas infrastructure
Explore the details of the interview on LCI – Le Chain Info, where the discussion unfolds around the Israeli Defense Forces’ resolute action in des...
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Edouard Cukierman discusses Israel Defense Forces’ combat against Hamas terrorists in LCI interview
Explore Edouard Cukierman’s insights as he discusses the Israel Defense Forces’ dedicated efforts in combating Hamas terrorists in a recent LCI int...


Boaz Harel
Senior Partner