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Urban Catalyst Fund

San Jose, US · Founded 2018 · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Urban Catalyst is an Opportunity Zone fund manager and real estate developer that builds ground-up projects—including multifamily and hospitality—in downtown San Jose. It manages Qualified Opportunity Funds for investors seeking federal capital gains tax benefits through the Opportunity Zone program.

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Founders & leadership

Urban Catalyst Fund was founded in 2018 by Erik Hayden.

EHErik Hayden
Erik HaydenErik Hayden has managed over $3.5 billion in real estate projects across the Bay Area, with experience in acquisition, financing, construction, and disposition of multifamily, single-family, and mixed-use developments. He is the founder and CEO of Urban Catalyst, which develops real estate in downtown San Jose with a focus on Opportunity Zone investing.
JBJoshua Burroughs
Joshua BurroughsJoshua Burroughs is a real estate developer and operator in Silicon Valley who leads land development, capital markets, and asset management at Urban Catalyst, a private equity real estate firm specializing in Opportunity Zone investments and development projects in downtown San Jose.
MGMike Germain
Mike GermainMike Germain has nearly two decades of experience in finance, operations, M&A, venture capital, and private equity. He brings expertise in financial analysis, business valuation, technology integration, and data analytics to his role in real estate development and fund management.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Urban Catalyst Fund do?
Urban Catalyst is an Opportunity Zone fund manager and real estate developer that builds ground-up projects—including multifamily and hospitality—in downtown San Jose. It manages Qualified Opportunity Funds for investors seeking federal capital gains tax benefits through the Opportunity Zone program.
Who founded Urban Catalyst Fund?
Urban Catalyst Fund was founded by Erik Hayden in 2018.
Who are Urban Catalyst Fund's investors?
Urban Catalyst Fund's investors include Keiretsu Forum.
Where is Urban Catalyst Fund headquartered?
Urban Catalyst Fund is headquartered in San Jose, US.