Catalytic
AcquiredChicago, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 2,181 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
PagerDuty Workflow Automation lets Dev and IT Operations teams automate manual business processes by combining human-in-the-loop steps such as approvals and decisions with technical automation like Runbook Automation. It targets IT operations teams looking to reduce manual work and human error.
Founders & leadership
Catalytic was founded in 2016 by Sean Chou.
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Sean ChouFounder
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Ravi SinghNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Peter BarrisBoard director
Investors · 10
boldstart venturesMiami · $1M – $3M
Chicago VenturesChicago · $250K – $1M
In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M
Intel CapitalSanta Clara · $1M – $20M
LightbankChicago · $500K – $5M
GICreportedSingapore
Hyde Park AngelsreportedChicago
La CaissereportedMontréal
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)reportedMenlo Park · $200K – $40M
TemasekreportedSingapore
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$41.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2019
▶$24.7MraisedJan 2019 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$24.7MraisedJan 2019 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sean ChouExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter BarrisDirector
- Ravi SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $30.6M
- Amount sold
- $24.7M
- First sale
- Jan 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.6MraisedJul 2018 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.6MraisedJul 2018 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Peter BarrisDirector
- Sean ChouExecutive Officer, Director
- Ravi SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5.6M
- Amount sold
- $5.6M
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$11.1MraisedSep 2016 · 32 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$11.1MraisedSep 2016 · 32 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sean ChouExecutive Officer, Director
- Ravi SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $11.1M
- Amount sold
- $11.1M
- First sale
- Sep 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
4 people who came through Catalytic went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Catalytic do?
- PagerDuty Workflow Automation lets Dev and IT Operations teams automate manual business processes by combining human-in-the-loop steps such as approvals and decisions with technical automation like Runbook Automation. It targets IT operations teams looking to reduce manual work and human error.
- Who founded Catalytic?
- Catalytic was founded by Sean Chou in 2016.
- Who are Catalytic's investors?
- Catalytic's investors include boldstart ventures, Chicago Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Intel Capital, Lightbank, GIC, Hyde Park Angels, La Caisse and 2 more.
- How much funding has Catalytic raised?
- Catalytic has disclosed $41.4M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Catalytic headquartered?
- Catalytic is headquartered in Chicago, US.