Investments
64Portfolio Exits
19Funds
6Partners & Customers
1About Catalyst Investors
Catalyst Investors is a growth equity firm focused on technology-enabled services including cloud computing, wireless infrastructure and digital media. Founded in 2000 and investing its third fund, Catalyst draws on its deep sector expertise and extensive network of industry leaders to work in true partnership with management to create long-term value. The firm makes both minority and majority investments of up to $40 million in rapidly growing companies. Catalyst is based in New York City.
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Latest Catalyst Investors News
May 23, 2023
News provided by Share this article Share this article SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eSUB Construction Software, a leading provider of cloud-based construction project management software, is pleased to announce the closing of a growth equity funding round driven by strong momentum surrounding the recent launch of its new version of eSUB Cloud. Investment firms Catalyst Investors and Revolution Ventures, which are existing investors in eSUB, led the round. This new injection of capital will enable eSUB to expand its outreach and promote its user-friendly software to a wider audience of subcontractors. eSUB Cloud is an easy-to-use tool designed specifically for commercial construction subcontractors. By providing a user-friendly set of project management tools, eSUB empowers subcontractors to quickly streamline their operations, improve collaboration and increase productivity. The platform features a highly intuitive user interface, making it easy for teams of all sizes and expertise to adopt the software and maximize its benefits. "We are excited by the enhancements eSUB has made in its technology and improved user experience," said Brian Rich of Catalyst Investors. "We believe the newest version of eSUB Cloud will be a game changer for trade contractors, significantly accelerating the digital transformation of their business operations." "We are thrilled to close this funding round, which will allow us to accelerate the growth of our eSUB Cloud platform and enhance our ability to support subcontractors in the commercial construction industry," eSUB Construction Software CEO Erich Litch said. "The enthusiasm from our investors is a testament to the value our software brings to the market, and we are excited to accelerate our mission of transforming the way subcontractors manage their projects." About eSUB eSUB makes user-friendly software for more productive and smarter trade contractors. Our solution, eSUB Cloud, is the only project management and field-to-office collaboration platform designed specifically for trades to make it easier to manage tasks consistently and efficiently. Thousands of trade contractors have chosen eSUB Cloud and quickly realized that it pays for itself by standardizing project processes, eliminating duplicate effort, and improving field-to-office collaboration. The company is backed by growth equity firms Catalyst Investors and Revolution Ventures. SOURCE eSUB Construction Software
Catalyst Investors Investments
64 Investments
Catalyst Investors has made 64 investments. Their latest investment was in eSUB as part of their Series C on May 5, 2023.
Catalyst Investors Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/23/2023 | Series C | eSUB | No | 3 | ||
10/4/2022 | Series B | Breezeway | $15M | Yes | 7 | |
6/21/2022 | Series B | Rivet | $20.5M | Yes | 1 | |
4/11/2022 | Unattributed VC - II | |||||
12/20/2021 | Series B |
Date | 5/23/2023 | 10/4/2022 | 6/21/2022 | 4/11/2022 | 12/20/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Round | Series C | Series B | Series B | Unattributed VC - II | Series B |
Company | eSUB | Breezeway | Rivet | ||
Amount | $15M | $20.5M | |||
New? | No | Yes | Yes | ||
Co-Investors | |||||
Sources | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Catalyst Investors Portfolio Exits
19 Portfolio Exits
Catalyst Investors has 19 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Fusion Risk Management on April 26, 2023.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/26/2023 | Acq - Fin | 3 | |||
3/9/2022 | Acquired | 3 | |||
1/18/2022 | Acquired | 3 | |||
Date | 4/26/2023 | 3/9/2022 | 1/18/2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exit | Acq - Fin | Acquired | Acquired | ||
Companies | |||||
Valuation | |||||
Acquirer | |||||
Sources | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Catalyst Investors Acquisitions
5 Acquisitions
Catalyst Investors acquired 5 companies. Their latest acquisition was WeddingWire on December 16, 2011.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/16/2011 | Private Equity | $375.4M | Acq - Fin | |||
10/6/2008 | Series B | |||||
7/20/2006 | ||||||
7/17/2006 | ||||||
6/30/2006 |
Date | 12/16/2011 | 10/6/2008 | 7/20/2006 | 7/17/2006 | 6/30/2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Investment Stage | Private Equity | Series B | |||
Companies | |||||
Valuation | |||||
Total Funding | $375.4M | ||||
Note | Acq - Fin | ||||
Sources |
Catalyst Investors Fund History
6 Fund Histories
Catalyst Investors has 6 funds, including Catalyst Investors IV.
Closing Date | Fund | Fund Type | Status | Amount | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/29/2015 | Catalyst Investors IV | Expansions & Growth | Closed | $377M | 2 |
8/14/2012 | Catalyst Investors III LP | ||||
12/31/2008 | Catalyst Investors II LP | ||||
9/6/2007 | Catalyst UK Partners LP | ||||
12/31/2001 | Catalyst Investors LP |
Closing Date | 4/29/2015 | 8/14/2012 | 12/31/2008 | 9/6/2007 | 12/31/2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fund | Catalyst Investors IV | Catalyst Investors III LP | Catalyst Investors II LP | Catalyst UK Partners LP | Catalyst Investors LP |
Fund Type | Expansions & Growth | ||||
Status | Closed | ||||
Amount | $377M | ||||
Sources | 2 |
Catalyst Investors Partners & Customers
1 Partners and customers
Catalyst Investors has 1 strategic partners and customers. Catalyst Investors recently partnered with Metier on February 2, 2022.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3/2022 | Partner | United States | PE firms Catalyst, Metier in partnership Private equity firm Catalyst Principal Partners has entered into a partnership with South Africa 's Metier in a deal that will see the latter manage two of the former 's funds worth Sh31 .6 billion . | 1 |
Date | 2/3/2022 |
|---|---|
Type | Partner |
Business Partner | |
Country | United States |
News Snippet | PE firms Catalyst, Metier in partnership Private equity firm Catalyst Principal Partners has entered into a partnership with South Africa 's Metier in a deal that will see the latter manage two of the former 's funds worth Sh31 .6 billion . |
Sources | 1 |
Catalyst Investors Team
4 Team Members
Catalyst Investors has 4 team members, including , .
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan McNally | Bear Stearns | Founder | Current |
Name | Ryan McNally | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Work History | Bear Stearns | |||
Title | Founder | |||
Status | Current |
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