Catalyst Romania VC

Catalyst Romania, a leading technology-focused venture capital firm, launched its first EUR 15 million fund in 2012, as the first vehicle of its type designed for Romania and CEE, followed by a second growth capital tech fund with a final closing in February 2022 and a hard cap of EUR 50 million, significantly above target. The fund aims to provide expansion and growth capital to local leaders or global challengers in the technology field based in Romania and neighboring countries.

Investment Strategy

Focus: technology and technology enabled services companies, in early expansion stage.

Geography: Romania and neighboring countries.

Type of capital: Equity & quasi-equity, cash in and cash out.

Preferred holding: Active participation.

Tickets between 1- 3 million EUR

Ideal company profile:

• Companies have products on the market, paying clients and generate annual revenues typically above €500k.

• Operating history of typically 2-4 years.

• Strong growth (often more than 40% p.a.).

• Lead by serial entrepreneurs and/or experienced management teams.