Catalyst Investments

Long term partners for growth, supporting Israeli Technology since 1999

CATALYST INVESTMENTS

Long term partners for growth, supporting Israeli Technology since 1999

About Catalyst Investments

Catalyst is a leading Israeli multi-fund firm with years of experience in investment and value creation in companies at all stages of development. Catalyst typically invests in disruptive technology companies with an Israel nexus, who are focused on long-term growth and international expansion.

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, significant business networks and vast transactional experience in global capital markets and cross border M&A.

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About Catalyst Investments

Catalyst is a leading Israeli multi-fund firm with years of experience in investment and value creation in companies at all stages of development. Catalyst typically invests in disruptive  technology companies with an Israel nexus, who are focused on long-term growth and international expansion.

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, significant business networks and vast transactional experience in global capital markets and cross border M&A.

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Founded
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50+ Exits from associated Partners
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300 AuM ($ million)
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Languages Spoken

“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.

“Catalyst leverages its 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.

1999

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.

2006

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

2014

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

2023

The Catalyst IV Fund L.P. invests in mid-to-late stage Israeli-related companies with proven innovative technologies and processes. 

Our Funds

Catalyst Fund L.P.

1999

Established in 1999, Catalyst’s first fund was a venture capital fund that focused on maturing Israeli technology investments.

Catalyst Fund II L.P.

2006

Catalyst’s second fund was established in 2006, moving away from VC investing and placing a stronger focus on growth stage investment opportunities. Prominent exits: Mobileye’s IPO on NYSE.

Catalyst-CEL Fund

2014

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.

Our Selected Portfolio Companies

“Catalyst aims to support capital and long-term growth of mature Israeli and Israeli-related innovative companies.

We use our knowledge, experience and network to invest sensibly, support value creation within our its portfolio companies and generate maximum returns for investors.”

Edouard Cukierman, Catalyst Founding and Managing Partner

Founder of Cukierman & Co. Investment House

“Catalyst aims to support capital and long-term growth of mature Israeli and Israeli-related innovative companies.

We use our knowledge, experience and network to invest sensibly, support value creation within our its portfolio companies and generate maximum returns for investors.”

Edouard Cukierman, Catalyst Founding and Managing Partner

Founder of Cukierman & Co. Investment House

Our Values

Leverage principals’ intimate knowledge of Israel Hi-Tech space

Unmatched experience and knowhow of the Israeli Hi-Tech eco-system built up over many decades

Broad sector focus – covering disruptors across multiple industry sub-sectors, including different stages of the life-cycle

Actively support Portfolio Companies as partners to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders

Aim to be a global point of reference for the Israeli investment world

Draw investors from around the world to discover select opportunities and to invest in Israel

Attract top international talent with broad professional expertise from leading global financial centres to work in the Israel investment space

Organise GoforIsrael conferences both in Israel and abroad, showcasing Israeli investment opportunities to   top-tier international investors

Utilise International Partnerships to add value and expand horizons

International network notably in Asia, America and Europe to help Israeli companies develop their global activities

Deep and lasting relationships – with international institutions strengthening Israel’s financial partners 

Cross-border transactional experience including commercial agreements, M&A and Capital Market transactions across multiple territories

Our Team

Yair Shamir

Catalyst Founding and Managing Partner

Edouard Cukierman

Catalyst Founding and Managing Partner

Boaz Harel

Senior Partner

Luc Muller

Senior Partner

Daniel Elfen

Senior Partner

David Rubin

Chief Legal Officer

Ariel Anati

Investment Director

Caleb Rubinson

Investment Director

Noga Keren

Finance Director

Eyal Kessler

Senior Associate

Jill Schmirer

Executive Assistant to Edouard Cukierman

Shengyan Fan

Managing Partner of Catalyst CEL Fund

John Chan

Managing Partner of Catalyst CEL Fund

Antony Leung

Advisory Board Member of Catalyst CEL Fund

Dr. Lee George

Advisory Board Member 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 Catalyst Private Equity

Our Success

Our Success

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.

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Catalyst Investments L.P.

  • Address:28, Haarbaa St., Tel Aviv 6473925, Israel
  • Phone: +972 3-695-0666

Catalyst CEL Fund

  • Address:40/F, Far East Finance Centre 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong

Catalyst Investments L.P.

  • Address:28, Haarbaa St., Tel Aviv 6473925, Israel
  • Phone: +972 3-695-0666

Catalyst CEL Fund

  • Address:40/F, Far East Finance Centre 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong