
Endeavor Catalyst
Description
Endeavor Catalyst is a distinctive co-investment fund operating as an integral part of Endeavor, a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. Its unique investment model focuses exclusively on companies led by Endeavor Entrepreneurs who have successfully raised qualifying equity rounds of $5 million or more from institutional investors. This strategic alignment ensures that Endeavor Catalyst backs ventures that have already undergone rigorous vetting by both the extensive Endeavor network and external, reputable institutional capital.
Since its inception, Endeavor Catalyst has demonstrated significant growth and impact within the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. The fund recently announced the closing of its fourth vehicle, Endeavor Catalyst IV, at a substantial $134 million. This latest fund brings Endeavor Catalyst's total assets under management across all its funds to over $500 million, underscoring its robust financial capacity to support a wide array of growth-stage opportunities across diverse markets.
Operating as a co-investment fund, Endeavor Catalyst typically writes checks ranging from $500,000 to $4 million, though larger amounts are possible for particularly significant rounds. They do not lead investment rounds but rather join alongside other prominent venture capital and private equity firms. This strategy has allowed them to build a diverse portfolio spanning over 40 markets and including more than 300 companies. The fund boasts an impressive track record, with over 50 of its portfolio companies achieving unicorn status, including notable names like Rappi, Kavak, and Checkout.com, highlighting their effectiveness in identifying and scaling high-potential ventures within the Endeavor ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Endeavor Catalyst has backed more than 360 startups, with 24 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 44 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Brazil, Mexico.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
- Typical check size: $500K – $4M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (38%)
- Series A (31%)
- Series C (16%)
- Series D (5%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Seed (3%)
- Series E (1%)
- Private Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (22%)
- Brazil (14%)
- Mexico (8%)
- United Arab Emirates (6%)
- Indonesia (6%)
- Spain (4%)
- Colombia (4%)
- Argentina (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Saudi Arabia (3%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Software
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Payments
- Internet
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Care
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