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.
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.
“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
Lisya Bahar Manoah
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
Annie Salem
Associate
Eyal Kessler
Senior Associate
Jill Schmirer
Executive Assistant to Edouard Cukierman
Roger Cukierman
Chairman
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
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.
Our 20 Years of History
Italian Angels for Growth sta per lanciare con l’israeliana Catalyst Investors Club, la piattaforma di crowdinvesting Catalyst Crowd
IAG (Italian Angels for Growth), il principale network italiano di venture capital investors e CIC (Catalyst Investors Club) di Catalyst Investments, holding israeliana di investimento, stanno per dare avvio a Catalyst Crowd…
GoforIsrael 2023 Opening Remarks by Isaac Herzog
GoforIsrael 2023 Opening Remarks by Isaac Herzog
Turkey conglomerate sees opportunities for collaboration with Israeli startups
Turkey conglomerate sees opportunities for collaboration with Israeli startups
Catalyst closes $150m fourth tech investment fund
Catalyst closes $150m fourth tech investment fund
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