Catalyze Capital
Venture capitalAmsterdam · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Catalyze Capital invests in companies that apply science and technology to create positive impact for people and the planet. Leveraging its expertise, the fund concentrates on life science, sustainable, and deep tech innovations. It provides up to €1.5 million to small and medium-sized enterprises registered in Europe, targeting companies and academic spin-offs at the Seed and Series A stages, and supports them as they grow and build value.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesBiotech ×3Digital Health ×2Medical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1FemTech ×1FoodTech ×1Healthtech ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:Germany×1Sweden×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdrenoMed AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing Enibarcimab (formerly Adrecizumab), a first-in-class antibody targeting the peptide Adrenomedullin to restore vascular integrity in critically ill patients, with septic shock as its lead indication.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHennigsdorf, DE
Gerald Moeller(Co-founder and former CEO)Richard Jones(Chief Executive Officer (CEO))David Germonpré(Chief Financial Officer (CFO))
Co-investorsBrandenburg KapitalVU Venture Partners
Gesynta Pharma develops pharmaceutical treatments for inflammation and pain by selectively inhibiting the enzyme mPGES-1.
BiotechDigital HealthFemTech
Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesForeground CapitalHadean VenturesHealthCapIndustrifondenXGEN Venture
Melt&Marble develops fats and lipids using precision fermentation and molecular lipid design, producing ingredients with controlled fatty acid composition for food and personal care applications.
BiotechFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsBeiersdorf Innovation FundChalmers Ventures ABIndustrifondenLever VCNordic Foodtech VC
Neuro Event Labs makes Nelli, a video/audio-based seizure monitoring system that uses machine learning to detect and analyze motor seizures for epilepsy patients at home and in the hospital.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMelt&Marble · finsmes.com · Dec 8, 2025
Gesynta Pharma · femtechinsider.com · Jul 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Catalyze Capital invest at?
- Catalyze Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Catalyze Capital's typical check size?
- Catalyze Capital typically writes checks of $1.6M.
- What sectors does Catalyze Capital focus on?
- Catalyze Capital focuses on Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Catalyze Capital located?
- Catalyze Capital is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.
- Who does Catalyze Capital co-invest with?
- Catalyze Capital most often shares deals with Industrifonden, Amboy Street Ventures, Foreground Capital, among 12 tracked co-investors.
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