Catalyst

A leading Israeli multi-fund private equity firm investing in disruptive technology companies with an Israel nexus.

Venture Capital Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 1999
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
G Round, C Round, D Round, B Round, E Round, F Round

About

Catalyst is a leading Israeli multi-fund private equity firm with years of experience in investment and value creation in companies at all stages of development. Founded in 1999, the firm invests in disruptive technology companies with an Israel nexus, focusing on long-term growth and international expansion. Beyond financial growth, Catalyst is committed to driving positive change through investments that prioritize social responsibility and sustainable business practices. Catalyst manages over $450 million in assets across four funds and has a strong focus on identifying Israeli and Israeli-related companies that require capital injection, strategic guidance, and the right partner for business development and expansion.

Portfolio · 3

Investment activity

9 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences6
Industrial Technologies6
Aerospace, Defense & HLS2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies2
Fintech & Insurtech2
Undisclosed2
Cyber Security2
Education & Knowledge Technologies1

Funds · 4

  • 4 — $150M May 2023
  • 3 — $150M Jan 2011
  • 2 — $50M Jan 2007
  • 1 — $40M Jan 1999

Q&A

What is Catalyst's most recent fund close?
In May 2023, Catalyst announced the closing of its fourth fund, Catalyst IV, which manages assets of $150 million including co-investments.
What is the investment focus of Catalyst IV?
Catalyst IV focuses on mature companies that are category leaders in various technology sectors, including enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity, smart mobility, climate tech, energy, and life sciences.
What is Catalyst's most recent exit?
Catalyst had an exit in October 2022 with SatixFy, which completed a SPAC event at a valuation of $365 million.
Which portfolio companies have recently exited via SPAC events?
In October 2022, SatixFy exited via a SPAC event at a $365 million valuation. In October 2021, Arbe Robotics also exited via a SPAC event at a $525 million valuation.
What is Catalyst's investment stage focus?
Catalyst invests in G, C, D, B, E, and F Rounds.
What are some of Catalyst's notable portfolio companies?
Catalyst's portfolio includes companies like Addionics, which develops high-performance rechargeable batteries, and Arbe Robotics, which provides 4D imaging radar solutions for autonomous vehicles.
What is the focus of the Catalyst CEL Fund?
The Catalyst CEL Fund, established in 2014 and jointly managed with China Everbright Limited, invests in mid- to late-stage Israeli companies with a growth strategy oriented toward emerging markets, particularly Greater China. It focuses on sectors such as agriculture, industrials, water, and energy.
Who are the founders of Catalyst?
Catalyst was founded by Edouard Cukierman and Yair Shamir, who both serve as Managing Partners.
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)

External links

Websitecatalyst-fund.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/18234349

Identifiers & details

Founded1999

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO5891

Publications (Crossref)

Works10

GitHub

Top reposmoodle-tool_objectfs, moodle-auth_userkey, moodle-auth_saml2, moodle-tool_trigger, moodle-webservice_restful

Web history (Wayback)

Domaincatalyst-fund.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains2