Entry stageSeries B
Check size$10M to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software
Latest fund>$1B>$1B invested across five funds
Investing team9 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Catalyst Investors
9 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Brian RichManaging Partner & FounderHe previously founded TD Capital and worked at Intel Corporation.
Tyler NewtonManaging PartnerHe focuses on vertical SaaS, HR Tech, and Sustainability, and serves on several boards.
Kapil DesaiPartnerHe leads portfolio investments in Healthcare and Vertical Software and previously worked in technology investment banking at Credit Suisse.
John BuckPrincipalHe focuses on deal origination, due diligence, and portfolio management, with prior experience in investment banking at GCA Advisors.
Sidney KullarPrincipalShe serves on the board of Corvus Robotics and as a board observer for Tava, Burro, and FieldPulse.
Annie VeldmanSenior AssociatePreviously, she was a private equity associate at Goldman Sachs.
Jack O'BrienAssociateHe focuses on deal origination, due diligence, and transaction execution, with prior experience in investment banking.
Jay SidhuAssociateHe previously worked at Industry Ventures and Wells Fargo Securities.
Killian BubroskySenior AssociateHe previously worked at Alantra and Aldrich Capital Partners.
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Catalyst Investors | Growth Equity | New YorkWe are one of the few tech growth equity firms in New York that helps companies scale their businesses and reach their full potential.catalyst.com
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What stage does Catalyst Investors invest in?
Catalyst Investors reports entry at series b.
How much does Catalyst Investors invest?
Catalyst Investors reports checks of $10M to $30M.
Does Catalyst Investors lead rounds?
Yes. Catalyst Investors says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Catalyst Investors?
Brian Rich (Managing Partner & Founder), Tyler Newton (Managing Partner), Kapil Desai (Partner).
Is Catalyst Investors active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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