Catalyst
FoundationToronto
Also known as The Catalyst Capital Group Inc.
Investment thesis
Catalyst is a philanthropic program based in Washington, DC that funds community-focused initiatives leveraging wireless technology across the United States. Founded in 2019, it deploys capital primarily through grants to address specific community needs.
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Fund Limited Partnership IILPs: San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation | 2007 | — | 7.3% | — | 2.50x |
| Catalyst - Fund LP IILPs: San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | — | — | 10.7% | — | — |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Catalyst focus on?
- Catalyst focuses on Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Catalyst located?
- Catalyst is headquartered in Toronto, US.
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