Catalyst CEL Fund

A private equity fund investing in mid-to-late stage Israeli companies with a focus on expansion into Greater China.

Venture Capital Tel Aviv, Israel Est. 2014
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Last updated 2026-09-08
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
2
Rounds' value
$57.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Mid-to-Late Stage, Revenue Growth

About

Catalyst CEL Fund is the first Israel-China Fund, established in 2014. It invests in mature disruptive Israeli technology companies and assists with their expansion into Greater China. The fund is jointly managed by Catalyst, a leading Israeli multi-fund firm, and China Everbright Limited (HK:165), a Hong Kong-based asset manager. It focuses on sectors such as agriculture, industrials/manufacturing, healthcare, water, energy, technology, media, and telecommunication.

Portfolio · 2

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XJet
Provider of metal and ceramic additive manufacturing technologies using NanoParticle Jetting technology.
Led ★ 1 round $25.0M committed Latest: 2016-03

Q&A

What is Catalyst CEL Fund's primary investment focus?
Catalyst CEL Fund focuses on investing in mid-to-late stage Israeli companies, with a strategic emphasis on facilitating their expansion into the Greater China market.
When was Catalyst CEL Fund established and what is its fund size?
Catalyst CEL Fund was established in 2014 as the first Israel-China Fund, with a total AUM of $200 million.
Who are the managing partners at Catalyst CEL Fund?
The managing partners at Catalyst CEL Fund include Edouard Cukierman, Yair Shamir, and Alain Dobkin.
What sectors does Catalyst CEL Fund prioritize for investment?
Catalyst CEL Fund prioritizes sectors such as Agriculture & Food Technologies, Industrial Technologies, Health Tech & Life Sciences, Energy Tech, Cyber Security, and Smart Mobility.
What is Catalyst CEL Fund's investment thesis?
Catalyst CEL Fund's thesis is to support the growth of innovative Israeli companies into global market leaders by providing capital and strategic support for global expansion, including access to the China market.
Where is Catalyst CEL Fund headquartered?
Catalyst CEL Fund is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Which geographies does Catalyst CEL Fund prefer for investments?
Catalyst CEL Fund prefers investments in Israel, Greater China, Europe, and the US.
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